Plastic Canvas?

[MrsClaus]

Does anyone here do plastic canvas and have any good web sites to share?

Thank you.

 

[HopefullyDevoted2You]

I've made a few plastic canvas projects so far, but haven't looked at PC web sites much yet.

Do you know of any techniques to keep the back of the work looking neater? The fronts of my projects look fine, but the backs always look like a big, bulky mess!

Dale Marie

 

[Buttermilk]

I have that problem too, with ordinary canvas

 

[TCapp]

I love plastic canvas! Yee-haw!

Here's a website with free patterns.

And I looked up this site. Never been here before, but it might have something of use.

 

[Buttermilk]

Is it easy to use? I would like to give it a go.

 

[TCapp]

I consider it fairly easy. It might depend on what kind of project you are doing. Making a bookmark or simplie tissue box cover might be fairly easy, while making a Bible cover or mantle piece is a little more advanced. I wouldn't say necessarily harder, just more involved. And the more experience you have, the easier it gets.

It is very fun, and you can make all sorts of goodies!

 

[LadySaint]

Even though I haven't done a lot I enjoy doing crafts with plastic. I like to make fridge magnets.

 

[LostnFound]

To the messy back...when you are finishing a length of thread or yarn, run it under the past 3 or 4 stitches you have just made ON THE BACK side, then clip it off close. That should help eliminate the bulk. Do the same thing when you are starting a length.

 

[Buttermilk]

I try to do that but it still ends up like a dog's breakfast

 

[LostnFound]

ROFL....well quit chewing on the yard before you use it!

 

[beetlequeendiva]

wow i love plastic canvas - i made a mobile for my nephew who is due in August!!! It's very cute. I only learned how to do it a few months back but I have no problems keeping my backs neat!!!