Plastic Canvas
Explore plastic canvas helps, guides, charts, stitches, mesh sizes, needles, yarn, techniques, and reference information for beginners and experienced crafters.
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Plastic Canvas Helps, Guides & Reference Information Plastic canvas is a versatile needlecraft material made from a rigid plastic mesh that provides an easy-to-use foundation for stitching with yarn, embroidery floss, ribbon, and other decorative fibers. Popular with beginners and experienced crafters alike, plastic canvas is used to create tissue box covers, coasters, ornaments, magnets, bookmarks, seasonal decorations, home décor, jewelry, doll accessories, gift items, and countless other three-dimensional and flat craft projects. Its durability, affordability, and ease of use make it one of the most enjoyable and rewarding needlecrafts. Available in several mesh sizes, shapes, and colors, plastic canvas can be cut, joined, shaped, and embellished to create projects ranging from simple beginner designs to intricate works of art. By learning about mesh counts, needle selection, yarn choices, stitch techniques, finishing methods, and project assembly, crafters can produce attractive, sturdy, and long-lasting creations while expanding their skills and creativity. This collection of plastic canvas helps and reference information is continually growing. Future topics may include plastic canvas mesh sizes and their uses, choosing the proper needle and yarn, understanding plastic canvas patterns, common stitches, joining and assembly techniques, finishing edges, shaping three-dimensional projects, cutting and reinforcing canvas, specialty stitches, project planning, decorative embellishments, helpful charts, troubleshooting common problems, beginner tutorials, and many other useful reference guides. Be sure to check back often as new information and resources are added. 
Measurement Conversions
Quickly convert common measurements with this easy-to-use reference chart. Compare inches, fractions, decimals, millimeters, centimeters, and other popular measurement conversions for crafts, sewing, beading, and DIY projects.
Measures and Abbreviations
Learn the meaning of common measurement abbreviations with this easy-to-read reference chart. Find abbreviations for length, weight, volume, and other units used in crafts, sewing, beading, cooking, and DIY projects.
Plastic Canvas Mesh Size Chart
Compare common plastic canvas mesh sizes with this easy-to-use reference chart. Learn the differences between 5-count, 7-count, 10-count, 14-count, and other mesh counts to choose the right plastic canvas for your next craft project.
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