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    Where can I purchase these supplies?
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    You can buy everything you need for a plastic canvas project at your local craft store. If you are not near a store, you can order the materials online.
  • Question
    Do I count holes or bars when cutting plastic canvas?
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    When cutting, always cut outside of your stitching. Leave one bar in place to keep your stitches in place. So if you have six stitches across, there needs to be seven bars.
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    Any pointers for threading the needle?
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    Tapestry needles have a large eye, which should make it slightly easier to thread the needle. It is best to remain patient. Each time you try to thread the needle, you will get better.
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    How do I keep the yarn from slipping out of the needle eye?
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    Hold it with your finger as you knit. This helps it from going all over the place and tangling.
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    How much yarn will I need for this project?
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    Your safest bet would be around 30 meters.
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    I have a pattern that requires stitching in back and front. What is the correct way to reverse a pattern?
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    Flip the plastic canvas over and start stitching from the same pattern on the other side, but on the back of the second side. This always works on plastic canvas.
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