Screen printed canvas with hand painting gives the needlepointer of today the best of both worlds. On one hand you have the use of technology which allows an artist to take a photograph or art, refine it and...
After buying several supposed partially finished needlepoint projects (from established sellers) and finding them to be not that at all, I think it is time for a real definition. Needlepoint is NOT crewel...
How to stitch a painted canvas?? When stitching a painted canvas you can sometimes see the ink mark from the designers line drawing which is done prior to painting the canvas, remember to keep your stitches...
All stitchers get excited at the thought of starting a new project!! Here are just a few things to keep in mind. Before stitching really look at the canvas and the colors of the design. We all love to stitch...
This is much easier than you think!!! Simply find your inspiration, and draw it out on freezer paper to the size you want. Freezer paper is readily available, large enough, and will deal with some erasing! If...
Plastic canvas crafting can be one of the most relaxing crafts to participate in! I've been using this craft form for over 20 years now (keep in mind, I learned at a very young age!). There are a variety of...
You see them in the titles and descriptions of needlepoint pieces all the time, but what do they mean? How can I be sure that when I bid I get an item which is a pleasure to stitch? I’ve been doing...
Crewel is the use of yarns or floss on various types of regular fabric.The background is fabric, rather than stitching, as in needlepoint. Cross stitch may be stamped or counted on aida cloth or even weave....
I believe plastic canvas should be a catogory under crafts. Thousands of folks make all kinds of Plastic canvas items and every craft show or craft fair I attend has some for sale. This crafting product is so...
I would like to highlight some of the things to look for when purchasing Plastic Canvas pattern books. If you are new to Plastic Canvas, check a few of the items inside, read the instructions all the way...