[Nfb-krafters-korner] Plastic canvas

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When cutting it does it leave noticeable bumps on the edges?  I know  that 
the ones that come in shapes and sizes have a nice smooth edging, but I  
want to try making something that needs to be cut smaller.  If you wrap  yarn 
on the edges by stitching will that cover the edge up?
 
What size canvas do you use Terry?  The 7 or the 5?  I purchased  a sheet 
of each one and one was much larger then the other referring to the size  of 
the sheet.
 
Joyce
 
 
In a message dated 5/13/2015 4:44:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org writes:

If the  canvas is cut outside the exterior of what you are making, you do 
not  need  any binding.  You want the ability to use the outer bar to  
connect pieces or to make a nice border.  Plastic canvas, thankfully,  does not 
ravel.  The only way to damage it is to cut into a bar that is  needed for the 
edging or for the project.  It is a nice, ferm,  material.  It also comes 
in different thicknesses, depending on who makes  it.

Hope this helps.
Remember, it is not the same as the canvas you  use for a latch hook rug.  
That, you would use the boarder, cathy is  talking about, to edge your work.


Terry P.

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From: Cathy via Nfb-krafters-korner  
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Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 4:35  PM
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Cc: Cathy
Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] Plastic canvas

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


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