Plastic Canvas

What is plastic canvas?

Name four (4) types of plastic canvas and give a brief description of each.

Which type of yarn is best for use on plastic canvas?

Describe the following types of yarn and indicate on which type of canvas they work best.

• a.

  Worsted weight yarn

• b.

  Sport weight yarn

• c.

  Tapestry yarn

• d.

  Persian wool

• e.

  Pearl cotton

• f.

  Embroidery floss

What type of needle is used on plastic canvas? Which size needle is used on each type of plastic canvas?

Which instruments are used for cutting plastic canvas? How do you cut plastic canvas?

Name at least ten (10) stitches and make a one-inch sample of each.

Make two of the following items using three different stitches.

• a.

  Coaster

• b.

  Bookmark

• c.

  Picture frame

• d.

  Refrigerator magnet

• e.

  Christmas ornament

• f.

  Door hanger

Make one of the following using four different stitches.

• a.

  Tissue box cover

• b.

  Tote bag

• c.

  Disk holder

• d.

  Trinket/coaster box

Earn the Plastic Canvas honor.

Name six (6) stitches (not previously used in Plastic Canvas, Basic) and make a two-inch sample of each.

Use four (4) of these stitches to design your own round Plastic Canvas basket. The basket should have a handle and a cover. Be as creative as possible.

Make a six-piece coaster set with a matching coaster box for your kitchen.

Make an item of your choice. Use your imagination, be creative and moreover, have fun!