[Nfb-krafters-korner] Plastic canvas

[Cathy]

Hi Joyce and all,

I tried to learn plastic canvas from Terry and Henry some time ago. I
personally found it difficult to feel where the seven squares per inch holes
were. So I purchased the five squares per inch. When using these larger
squares it is much easier to feel the holes, however you must use bulky or
super bulky yarn instead of worsted weight. 
If you do find that you have difficulty learning with the seven squares per
inch, the five squares per inch may help you to get the general idea and you
can later switch to the smaller holes. 
I believe I purchased my five squares per inch canvas at Michaels or Joann's
but can't remember which one. Unfortunately, it does not come in coaster
sized squares, so I purchased a large canvas to practice the technique.


The precut seven squares per inch, four inch coaster squares are nice since
they have a binding around the edge so there is no way that the canvas will
begin to unravel. An alternative is to purchase a large canvas and some
binding and sew it onto your canvas once you have pre-cut it.
Cathy F