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Measuring and Cutting Tools
The Basics Home decorator sewing requires the same basic equipment as dressmaker sewing, with the addition of tools for measuring windows and furniture. Using the proper equipment makes the work easier and the results more satisfying. 1) Needle th...
Gingerbread Goodie House
Display this cheery gingerbread house as a reminder of the home-baked goodness of the season. With its removable roof, it doubles as a unique container for individually wrapped goodies. GINGERBREAD GOODIE HOUSE Size: 8″ w x 11″ h x 8R...
Grandparents Day
Here’s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) - a heart-tugging wall hanging that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch their own personalized hearts. Large Heart Size: 13V2″w x lO...
Hair Accessories
Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas - fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces’ to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea! Headband Size: 1-1/4″w Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2″ w x 2-3/8...
Lunchtime Fun
Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold Size: 5 -1/2 “w x 10 -1/4 “h x 3 -1/8″...
Bath Elegance
Beautify your bath with these graceful accessories: Holding bath beads or adorning a basket of greenery the elegant swans give the room a touch of tranquility. The easy-to-make basket trimmed with ribbons and lace offers a lovely caddy for potpourri ...
Pretty Bookmarks
Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you”gifts for anyone - for any reason!...
Spring Flowers
A bouquet of flowers bursts into bloom on this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! Size: 9-5/8″w x 9-5/8″h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color ke...
Hearts For The Bath
Discover the romantic appeal of hearts for the bath. Our lovely ensemble will cover your tissues and collect your trinkets with style.You can also stitch individual hearts to make sweet accents. Design By Teal Lee Elliott SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET Wors...
Easter Kisses
Approx Size: 3″w x 4-7/8″h each Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10%” x 13%” sheet of 7mesh plastic canvas, and #16 tapestry needle Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch...
Boutique Tissue Box
Size: 4 -1/2 “w x 5-3/4 “h x 4 -1/2 ” d (Note: Fits a 4-1/4 “w x 5 -1/4 “h x 4-1/4″ d Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic Stitches Used: Gob...
Welcome Home
Welcome Home This row of tiny houses spells out a cordial welcome for your guests. Turned around, the pieces create a quaint little village on a shelf or table. Approx Size: 1-3/4″W x 2-7/8″h x l-3/4″d each Supplies: Worsted weight...
Night Teddy Switch Plate Cover
Brighten a child’s room with this delightful teddy switch plate cover. He’ll make remembering to turn off the light easier to “bear”! Size: 5″ w x 6″ h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8...
Canvas Embroidery Stitches
BRICK STITCH STRIPED COLORS When patch is striped, it is easiest to start and end color for each row. However, if possible, you may leave yarn hanging at end of row and transfer needle to second color, then pick up first color again when needed. S...
Basic Needlepoint Stitch
All basic needlepoint stitches are made diagonally over one intersection of canvas threads. These stitches look the same on the front of the canvas-see photo-the back side is what shows the difference. The other needlepoint stitches which slant in di...
Needle Point Materials
CANVAS: PENELOPE is the classic canvas which is used in Traditional Needlepoint. It is a double woven fabric with pairs of horizontal and vertical threads which form the mesh. When doing regular needlepoint, the stitches are worked diagonally over tw...
Plastic Canvas Stitches
Fringe: Cut an 8″ length of yarn. Thread needle with loose ends of yarn. Come up at 1, leaving a loop on the wrong side of canvas. Bring loose ends and needle through loop (Fig. 6) and pull tightly. Trim ends to desired length. A dot of glue on...
Plastic Canvas Basic stitches
Working With Plastic Canvas When buying your canvas, remember that several different manufacturers produce plastic canvas. Because of this, there are often slight variations in canvas, such as different thicknesses of threads or a small difference in...
