historical needlework

The most fun and frugal craft around is Plastic Canvas Needlepoint. The supplies are very inexpensive and easy to find, plus it's easy to learn for anyone of any age. The charts are easy to read and there's no need to get out the magnifying glass in order to see what you're doing! Even the most inexperienced beginner can turn out a project worthy of admiration. Plastic Canvas Needlepoint is worked by cutting shaped pieces from sheets of plastic canvas; then working stitches on the canvas. Worsted weight yarn is the most common type of yarn used, but specialty plastic canvas yarn is also available. Details are often worked using regular embroidery stitches and
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