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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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 Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 08:52:02 AM
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Do any of you still work woth Plastic Canvas??
I remember one of the first times mom and I went to visit relatives in Canada and I saw the big sheets for the first time. I had NO idea what to do with it, lol They were not here, so completely new. But I also saw some leaflets with things to make, and I was hooked! Bought many sheets, a few of the books and got of making nice things like coasters, tissue covers etc.
Later it was "out" of fashion I guess, so threw the books away YIKES!! Stupid me!.
But the last time I was in the USA I saw the sheets and again bought a few, yippee. Now I have just started with making a few Christmas ornaments, slippers this time. Too cute. Will post a picture when I finish it.
So do you do Plastic Canvas work? Any pattern sites you like to visit with cute items? I am hooked again, lol.
OH and they STILL are not here, as far as I know DUH! So can make a couple of things and then??  
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 09:24:28 AM
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I think freepatterns.com has patterns you could use.
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheila
Virginia
USA
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 5:47:04 PM
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Dutchy, I have some plastic canvas magazines listed under Marketplace! Ann e-mailed me that you were chatting about plastic canvas! There are so many cute patterns, but I know realistically that I do not need one more craft to get involved in! You ought to check online for plastic canvas! I don't know if shipping rates would be cheaper, but there is a lot of plastic canvas on ebay-U.K!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 11:03:34 PM
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Monica I know there are tons on Ebay etc. But can't afford them so want to check online. But thanks anyway for the heads up!
Did some checking online and found a few cute ones. but ofcourse the ones I really REALLY love are not free, duh and lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 05:36:25 AM
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I think I have about 100 different plastic canvas books and patterns. I've been doing that since I was 14. I've made all kinds of things...way too many to mention. If you join Multiply, I have a site on there with a ton of patterns! There are thousands of people on there with patterns to share. Let me know whtat you are looking for and I can probably find it if I don't already have it! :)
Here's my Multiply page, let me know if it works and if you can get the patterns.
http://bigdogmom130.multiply.com/
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - Tammy Claxton on Nov 17 2008 05:38:09 AM |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 05:39:48 AM
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Thanks Tammy, emailed you!!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 08:26:20 AM
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Dutchy what kinds of patterns are you looking for?
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 4:25:42 PM
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I love plastic canvas projects...it is actually needlepoint. It is very inexpensive and use just a little yarn and canvas is also inexpensive. Dutchy did you have one of us send you some yet? What kind do you need? It is about 3 for a dollar here for the large rectangle sheets....choices are soft, medium and stiff. Clear or several colors to chooze from. There are also shapes. I use a type of star shape that can be cut into several triangles, there are heart shapes, letters, etc. lots of fun!
I bought a book of a whole 2 story plus attic of Barbie size dollhouse. It has all the furniture sewn in tightly and made for a little girl to use and keep sturdy. I've studied it....but not made "yet"...very large and could be difficult. If I had a grand daughter I'd make one, one room at a time.
It's beautiful and 4 ft tall! LOL
My favorite are the miniatures and also Xmas ornaments done with shiny thread/yarn. All types of Barbie furniture and clothes or rooms can be made, even a horse for her to ride! The big long stiff dresses make Barbie look kinda like a bed doll...very nice to me.
I have made many kleenex holders...very fun to do with lots of themes.
Lets put some pics on here...what do ya think? Shall we have a craft-a-long of plastic canvas topic??
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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Yes! I live in the Scranton, PA that Vice President elect Joe Biden and also the Clinton family is from. Bill and Hilary come often.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 4:28:04 PM
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long time ago I also made many baby style stacking blocks. I'd make small enough for baby to hold and get larger. I'd put bells inside for sound and they are so simple that in colored canvas they don't even have to be covered with the yarn. I made lots of them for gifts when I first started plastic canvas.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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Yes! I live in the Scranton, PA that Vice President elect Joe Biden and also the Clinton family is from. Bill and Hilary come often.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 01:27:36 AM
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A long time ago, I made a Christmas banner for my grandmother from PC. It was supposed to look similar to a long red ribbon with the letters for the word NOEL on it. I always put it up for Christmas - I should take a photo and post it. The funny part was, and still is, that I cannot make french knots. They are the holly berries on the leaves. So even though it was a gift, it wasn't much of a surprise because she had to help me with the knots!
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 06:05:33 AM
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LOVE the pumpkin!! SO cute and pretty.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
Again new creations added, too cute lol
Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 06:57:35 AM
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so nice! I like the wreath. I made a bunch of different types of veggies and put them on a wreath....wish I still had them.
Anyone else have things to show??
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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Yes! I live in the Scranton, PA that Vice President elect Joe Biden and also the Clinton family is from. Bill and Hilary come often.
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 3:00:08 PM
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i have a few patterns for jewelry to make with the finer sized plastic canva. they are really cool! i did the stitching on a couple of them but havetn completed them yet.
peace connie in alaska |
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