How to Flatten a Canvas: The Movie

The Nashville Needlepointer has a short video on Instagram that shows how to flatten a needlepoint canvas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6LlwXMMVf/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

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© Copyright May 6, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How to Color Your Canvas

While wandering around Etsy, I stumbled across Diane Grant's shop and her instructions on how to color your canvas with acrylic paints.  It sounds like a fun summer project to try!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/210261625/instruction-sheet-colouring-canvas-for?ref=shop_home_active_11

If you like counted canvaswork, Diane also has some fun charts to browse and several small books on specialty Hilton-type stitches.  She's in the UK but shipping is usually pretty easy if you aren't.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/canvasworkplus?ref=l2-shopheader-name&section_id=15027206

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 16, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Another Paternayan Source

I just stumbled across a recommendation of a shop that has Paternayan and also sells blank needlepoint canvas.  It looks like they just have 10 and 12 count in stock, though.
http://florilegium.com/shop/product-category/paternayan-yarn/

Florilegium.com is not a needlepoint shop; it's more of a crafts and knitting place but Gretchen loves needlepoint and it looks like they might have some unusual trims and buttons.
http://florilegium.com/fishing-around/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 14, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How Do Shops Tape Canvas Edges?

Debbie Rowley gives us a glimpse behind the door at the gadget shops use to tape the edges of canvases they sell.
http://debbeesdesigns.com/DDWrdPrs/?p=1827

She also uses electric scissors to cut canvas.  If you aren't a teacher or shop owner, you probably don't need either of these things but it is fun to discover how all this is done.
http://debbeesdesigns.com/DDWrdPrs/?p=1815

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 12, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Taping Your Needlepoint Canvas: A Tutorial

Needlepoint for Fun has added to their collection of useful How To articles with one about taping the raw edges of your needlepoint canvas.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/how-to-tape-your-needlepoint-canvas-edges.htm

Personally, I look for wide bias tape that's been folded down the middle at places like Joann's Fabrics.  Slip it over your edge and sew it down with the machine.  Easy!
http://www.wildflowersandwhimsy.com/2012/07/sewing-school-day-19-bias-tape/

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright October 27, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Repair a Cut Canvas with Dental Floss

Needlepoint for Fun explains how to repair a small cut on canvas with dental floss.
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/how-to-repair-cut-needlepoint-canvas.htm

I've never repaired a cut canvas this way (although it looks like a good sturdy repair for a small area). I prefer the patch method, which I demonstrated in the link below. I feel it is best for an item that will get some wear, such as a pillow or even a chair seat.
https://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2009/09/vandals-in-chilly-hollow.html

Whichever route you take, your needlepoint will be ok again.  No one will ever know!

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 10, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.