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Hi again! I am working on Easter placemats using needlepoint on plastic canvas. The first placemat is half done and the canvas broke on one edge. I don't remember how to repair it. I believe I read you could use a drop of hot glue but I think that might melt the canvas. Can I just overcast the edge to hold the broken pieces together? Thanks.

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HI
Did some searching and found these hints on repairing.

Helpful hint 20 form - LINDA
 If you make a mistake in cutting your canvas like cutting a hole you didnt mean to.
 You can use a hot glue gun to repair it.  Just put a little glue on the mistake and it repairs
 it immediately that'll save alot.


Hope this will be helpful.  I think that if you just overcast the edge it will come apart between the stitches.

vinette

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Vinette de Phillipe

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I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.

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