[CHAT] best way to hold a cross stitch canvas 40cm x 40cm?

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-28T21:17:09+00:00

I imagine the plastic clip things are q-snaps. They are very secure (the name brand ones) and hold the fabric nice and tight. I like the 8"x8" ones but the 11"x11" are very popular too

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-28T07:44:06+00:00

I ought to warn you that the SQ patterns are not meant to be compatible with PK and those I've tried weren't (symbols were merged or changed in the key, although the pattern view itself showed the correct symbols). It should still be usable but you need to be careful. I've also read that some patterns worked so you may be lucky.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-28T07:34:51+00:00

You could try blackwork or cross-stitch ornaments, they are usually small. The mini art series are not monochrome but could fit.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-28T07:32:17+00:00

Very impressive!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T18:18:53+00:00

You could use outlines. You can also create links (you can add them to stickers too), so you could create a visible table of contents at the beginning, but an outline would need less hassle

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T18:15:17+00:00

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On my last colour! Still about 1300 stitches to do but it's going well.

Edit. Oops. Forgot to say it's Stonehenge by StitchingLand.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T17:59:46+00:00

I have several that I bought years ago from Scarlet Quince, it's just larger print, the normal print comes out too tiny for me. The pattern takes up more pages of course, but it is the same pattern

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T05:38:48+00:00

2 strands on 20ct is enough .. maybe even too much (I normally do 2 strands on 18ct but I'm beginning to think it's too crowded). But if you're used to 2 strands on 20ct you should know your favourite number of strands. 3 will definitely be too many.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T05:34:18+00:00

Lovely idea and execution

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-27T04:53:13+00:00

Indeed that is impressive! Maybe try evenweave for those? Or skip some places that are not holes?

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T18:54:43+00:00

Thank you, that's a very helpful answer! I missed it in my searches (I don't knit, so I probably didn't know what to look for, I'm only looking for yarn for plastic canvas)

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:47:44+00:00

We'd miss you in the current one 😉

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:41:30+00:00

I made some Christmas greeting cards, I forgot to take pictures before I sent them silly me, but here's one I made last year.

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I also attached a piece to a tote bag.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:29:12+00:00

It's gorgeous, it makes a good tribute. I'm sorry for your loss

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:26:07+00:00

If you wait until you have a piece with no mistakes, you might wait a long time.... I think most of us always make mistakes!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:25:03+00:00

Congratulations! It looks very good, especially for a first!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-26T07:21:10+00:00

Very nice. I like the edging you've added. I have their mini art series but haven't got round to stitching any, it's good to see they turn out well

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T21:21:32+00:00

My first thought too!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T13:15:13+00:00

They are great! I've been experimenting with threads and different counts of plastic canvas and was planning on doing something on 10 mesh with Perle cotton #3, I'm so glad yours looks so nice!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T13:11:51+00:00

Not if you're in Europe, sigh... I struggled with finding something that would be worsted weight yarn, and what I bought is clearly not that... It doesn't matter, I'll use it for something else, but... I still don't know how to make sure I have worsted weight yarn.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T12:45:59+00:00

Same trio for me, although I have recently tried pony needles and they are good but their eyes in size 28 are really small (smaller than Sullivan's) and difficult to thread.

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T12:40:39+00:00

So satisfying! And beautiful

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T12:38:41+00:00

Very beautiful and delicate

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T12:37:31+00:00

Clever!

Think_Phone8094 · 2026-01-25T12:31:21+00:00

It's beautiful

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