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Expert: Angela - 4/27/2010


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Hi Angela,
I want to put Thomas the train on a tree skirt for my grandson in cross stitch.  Can you tell me how to go about graphing something like this.  
Thanks Helen

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Hello, Helen

You will want to use a material called waste canvas, which can be purchased either at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or www.123stitch.com .  Here are the steps to using waste canvas:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2117564_stitch-designs-using-waste-canvas.html

Now, keep in mind that these instructions are referring to a wearable item.  You can stitch anything onto anything using waste canvas.  This is the same way that I use to secure the waste canvas onto a t-shirt or a sweatshirt, and the same principle can be used for a tree skirt, as well.

I hope this helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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