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Posted by Michelle on August 1, 2006, 9:42 pm
Hi Linda,
I went to Nordic Needle first for canvas because I didn't know anywhere
else to get it...and they only sell by the inch...only after did I
discover that my one of my online "LNS"s not only carries different
counts of canvas, but sells them in quarters or eighths AND serge/tape
the edges for you!
Check them out if you have a chance. They also carry stretcher bars and
other accessories for many types of needlework including xs and
canvaswork. Very friendly and always willing to answer questions or
give advice:
http://www.needlestack.com/
lewmew wrote:
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> > OK, now I see where you're going with this. The holes on 18 ct mono
> > canvas are much bigger than on 18 ct Aida. And the Laura Perin
> > designs use some pretty chunky fibers, besides #5 pearl. My personal
> > opinion is to spring for the canvas. But find a place who'll custom
> > cut a piece for you, not NN which will only cut off the bolt. That
> > will bring the cost down considerably. And you'll need stretcher bars
> > to, but those are cheap and available at places like Michael's.
> > Thumbtacks (not push pins) work fine to attach the canvas to the
> > stretcher bars.
> > Which Laura Perin do you have?
> > Sara
> I did spring for the mono (ordred from Nordic Needle) for my first
> piece (North Woods Collage, which my dh also loves) and I have Sapphire
> Star coming this week. I'm also looking to get the Bluebonnet Collage
> - but want to do at least one before I get any more!
>
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Linda
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> canvas are much bigger than on 18 ct Aida. And the Laura Perin
> designs use some pretty chunky fibers, besides #5 pearl. My personal
> opinion is to spring for the canvas. But find a place who'll custom
> cut a piece for you, not NN which will only cut off the bolt. That
> will bring the cost down considerably. And you'll need stretcher bars
> to, but those are cheap and available at places like Michael's.
> Thumbtacks (not push pins) work fine to attach the canvas to the
> stretcher bars.
> Which Laura Perin do you have?
> Sara