St. Patrick's Day Refrigerator Magnets

 
from: "Holiday Magnets for Plastic Canvas" (Leisure Arts) by Nancy Dorman
 
 
 
St. Patrick's Day Refrigerator Magnets
 
Materials:
 
7 mesh  plastic canvas  (14 "thread" by 14 "threads for hat)
7 mesh  plastic canvas  (15 "threads" by 13 "threads for shamrock)
4-ply worsted weight yarn
Magnetic Strip
Glue
#16 Tapestry Needle
Scissors or Craft Knife
 
 
Stitch instructions 1
 
The stitch above is called a "Tent Stitch".  This is the stitch you will be using to make your
St. Patrick's Day Hat and Shamrock.  This stitch is worked in vertical and horizontal rows over one intersection as show above.  Bring threaded needle up at 1 and all odd numbers and down at 2 and all even numbers.  Shaded stitches indicate second row.  If you have never done needlepoint before, practice on a piece of scrap plastic canvas before you began your project.
 
Stitch instructions 2
 
This stitch is called the "Overcast Stitch"  It covers the edge of the canvas.  It may be necessary to go through the same hole more than once to get an even coverage on the edge,
especially at the corners.
 
When trimming the plastic canvas magnets, it may be advantageous to cut a rectangle following the thread count first and then trim to desired shape.  Trim any "nubs" being careful not to cut threads.  A small, sharp pair of scissors (be careful!) or craft knife (be even more careful!!) is recommended for easier handling, but not necessary.  Please have an adult help you with the cutting part.
 
Following the chart below, first trim pieces as shown.  Then follow chart for color and placement of stitches using the Stitch Diagram above as a guide for technique.
Following chart, cover edges using Overcast Stitch.
Finishing:  After piece is completed, trim Magnetic Strip to desired size and glue to wrong side of stitched piece.
 
Needleworking guide
 
 
 
 
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