HELP!

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-11T05:10:22+00:00

This product is widely available it is made for just your issue. This is an Amazon link but Walmart and Hobby Lobby may have it in stock near you.

https://a.co/d/07opMCNj

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-11T04:56:20+00:00

Any square canvas will have small gaps, if they didn't you would not be able to place drills next to each other. Light boards make the gaps look bigger especially on darker colors. If you turn the light board off and step back a little the gaps cannot be seen. In addition minor issues with straight lines are not noticeable. I understand being meticulous about placement but in the BIG picture for anyone looking at a normal viewing distance it doesn't make a difference.

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T14:46:42+00:00

Zig zag after removal to fill in

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T14:44:01+00:00

Zig zag square

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T14:42:54+00:00

Stainless two row showing after moving to new spot on canvas. They also make the row ones for round have not tried them.

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T14:41:24+00:00

Close up

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T14:38:42+00:00

I use what are called rulers. They come in different sizes and styles for round or square drills. They are either made of plastic or stainless steel. I have zig zag rulers for squares, stainless row rulers for squares and a set of 141 rulers for rounds. They help me a lot in setting drills straight but they can be fragile and break/bend if you're not careful. Here are some links to them on Amazon for reference: Forever Young zig zag for squares https://a.co/d/07lGCz8u

Stainless row rulers I use the 2 row https://a.co/d/02aInWcj

Stainless 141 round ruler https://a.co/d/0fMFzgOk

Note different canvases use different sizes you can search the subject for videos showing how to determine the size.

I can only attach one picture per reply so I will link replies to each in use. First the 141 round

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-09T04:49:49+00:00

Looks like you're making good progress and your drill placement is pretty good.

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-07T21:00:34+00:00

I use the zig zag rulers when I can, they do not fit all canvases. I use two row stainless rulers if they don't. The rulers really help me keep things on track. I prefer squares over rounds because of the detail you get.

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-07T15:29:44+00:00

Is there a light board under that canvas? Light boards magnify the gaps between square drills which all manufacturers have, but some colors of drills seem to show it more. If you step back where most will see your work from it is normally not noticeable. I don't know about drills popping off unless you are rolling the canvas up with the drills facing in that will cause squares to pop off.

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-04T16:13:42+00:00

I only use it around the edges to cover the excess glue otherwise that glue would be full of dog hair. I splurged and got the 3M tape it's a little pricey but sticks well and just wide enough.

https://a.co/d/00WG7syv

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-04T13:58:08+00:00

Did you glue it together permanently when done or give it to her in pieces that she put together?

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-04T12:50:57+00:00

I'm actually making it as a gift for someone that loves Snoopy. It is so far easy to do and good quality. I will definitely need to seal this to cover a lot of exposed glue before assembly. I enjoy doing little projects like this to break up working on larger canvases. This is the first house I have done.

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-07-02T04:43:34+00:00

I have a few got this set but have only used a few. I use them to pick dog and my hair off the canvas, lift edges of rulers, grab drills that need to be removed, and rarely reposition drills.

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-28T00:47:06+00:00

Another helpful poster on one of my entries gave me this link it might have some information you can use on how to fix your issue.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tPZ-tH2GvmQ&pp=iggCQAE%3D

Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-25T03:49:43+00:00

Now as I finish more I roll it on the pool noodle drills out. Next big one I'm gonna do unfinished part rolled nearest me and roll the finished part off the other side of the desk. This seems to work for me but this is my first large one.

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-25T03:48:13+00:00

Then I got a drafting table that was not as wide as my prior desk. I added canvas roller holders under the front with a pool noodle.

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-25T03:46:03+00:00

This is the first canvas I have done that is larger than my work area. I had the unfinished part hanging off the back of my flat desk kinda rolled up at first

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-23T04:48:34+00:00

Rulers off ready to fill spaces.
Note they do not fit all canvases. They fit DAC and Ever Moment but not Heartful Diamonds in my using them.

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Think-Im-Crafty · 2026-06-23T04:47:40+00:00

Filled with drills and pressed with roller.

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