12+ Plastic Canvas Patterns & Projects: {Free}
Here’s an assortment of tutorials and pattern charts for crafting with plastic canvas, I’ve also added a few resources at the bottom that offer dozens of freebies. I’ll be adding to this collection over time so if you enjoy tinkering with this craft, you may want to bookmark this page for reference. Enjoy!
craftleftovers.com
Hook, Needle, Pencil Case: Using plastic canvas you’ll be able to construct and stitch a cute circular case to keep your craft tools organized.
craftzine.com
craftstylish.com
Needlepoint Pendant: They make up quickly & use up odds and ends of embroidery floss. Plastic canvas makes a great base for these.
craftypod.com
craftleftovers.com
Baby Blocks: You make up each side with a different shape, then stitch the edges together to form cubes. There is also a bell hidden inside for extra fun for the kids.
rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com
craftzine.com
Tissue Box Cover: Made with 7-count plastic canvas and a decorative fabric or character print insert (that you stitch in place).
kraftykatsblog.wordpress.com
stealthandaces.wordpress.com
Gingerbread House Ornament: Cute little project made with 10-count plastic canvas, embroidery floss, a bit of glue and sequins for embellishment.
craftypod.com
nameplaceanimalthing.blogspot.com
More Freebies:
- Kreinik: Has three pages full of various charts and patterns to download and print (mostly holiday related). I haven’t checked each and every pattern, but looks like they all come with free pdf downloads.
- Favecrafts: Nearly three dozen freebies to choose from.
- Rainbow Gallery: A few holiday related projects, bookmarks, eyeglass case, key ring, etc. Free pdf pattern downloads.
I used plastic canvas to make a quick earring holder. I looked for a picture frame at the dollar store that would (a) stand up on my dressing table on its own and (b) look good with its back removed. The one I chose was a scrolly-wrought-iron looking design with feet. Then I took out the glass and the backing and cut a piece of plastic canvas to fit into the frame. Finally, I took metallic silver embroidery floss and whipstitched the plastic canvas into the frame. It holds my French hook earrings nicely and takes up very little space. If I did it over again, I would probably not use the metallic embroidery floss because it really likes to fray at the ends and is difficult to control. I don’t know what I would use instead, though!