GUIDE to 3D CROSS STITCH on PLASTIC CANVAS | How to do Cross Stitch Flosstube

Cross stitch on plastic canvas or perforated plastic is very different from stitching on any evenweave. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to do cross stitch on plastic canvas. Since plastic canvas holds its shape, you can even make 3D cross stitch figures using the Joining Stitch and Overcast Stitch (aka over stitch) - both stitches are taught in this video. 💙 TIME STAMPS 0:31 Materials used in this demonstration 0:45 Advantages 1:07 Disadvantages 1:43 Difference between plastic canvas and perforated plastic - TIPS 2:26 Use a needle one size smaller 2:37 Prep the embroider floss 2:51 Use more strands for full coverage 3:05 Choose a complimentary color 3:31 Don't carry thread across cut lines 3:56 Count the bars, not the stitches, before cutting 4:41 When stitching first, leave 2 bars between cut lines 4:53 Cut as close to the bars as possible 5:28 Tim any pieces that stick out after cutting 5:55 Can use a nail file 6:43 Trim sharp corners - STITCHES 9:05 Joining Stitch 10:25 Over Stitch (aka Overcast Stitch) 💙 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO - Guide to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas https://notoriousneedle.com/plastic-canvas-guide - FREE 3D MONARCH BUTTERFLY CROSS STITCH PATTERN https://notoriousneedle.com/monarch-butterfly-in-3d - HOW TO SEPARATE FLOSS WITHOUT TANGLES Video https://youtu.be/1Ca9CHdpgGQ 💙 DISCLAIMER This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on some of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This is at NO CHARGE to you, and helps support the channel so that I can continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! 💙 MATERIALS - 14ct Clear Perforated Plastic: https://amzn.to/2GU3Erq - Size 24 Tapestry Needle (6pk) - https://amzn.to/2R7i6Rn - DMC Embroidery Floss - https://amzn.to/30eIEEd - Free 3D Monarch Butterfly Pattern: https://notoriousneedle.com/monarch-butterfly-in-3d - Magnets 8x2mm (Optional): https://amzn.to/2XThQIv My favorite cross stitch tools: https://notoriousneedle.com/resources 💙 CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-7EKlnkMJrIlDAPdrBhS9gDxCvEKk5Hl 💙 JOIN THE NOTORIOUS NOOK VIP LIST 📍 Get 20% off all patterns instantly 📍 Exclusive FREE cross stitch designs 📍 Never miss a tutorial https://notoriousneedle.com/subscribe 💙 THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CROSS STITCH https://notoriousneedle.com/starthere 💙 MORE CROSS STITCH PATTERNS https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousNeedle 💙 SAY HI Facebook: https://notoriousneedle.com/facebook FB Group: https://notoriousneedle.com/facebookgroup Instagram: https://norotiousneedle.com/instagram Pinterest: https://notoriousneedle.com/pinterest Twitter: https://norotiousneedle.com/twitter 💙 I LOVE AMAZON PRIME 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/2GV3xMe #3Dcrossstitch #overcaststitch #joiningstitch flosstube Stitch on!