How to finish a Cross Stitch Design around a canvas block

 Happy Monday to everyone!!

I promised last night that I would show you how I finished 

the Wreath designs around the 4 x 4 canvas block...and here goes!!

1) First I purchased these 4 x 4 canvas blocks from Michaels 

2) and then I purchased double sided rug tape from Amazon

(EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty)

3) I cut 2 strips a little less than 4 inches and

 placed one down on one side and then another on the opposite side.

4)  I then took the top protective film off each of the opposite strips and

 then laid the fabric over the covered canvas side (Right Side Up) and made sure it was centered,

I pulled up one side of the fabric and lightly pressed it down and then the other side also.

NEXT Check to make sure it is aligned straight and adjust as necessary, then press down firmly.

5) I then proceeded to do the same to the other 2 sides of the canvas block with the fabric.

6) I then pulled the overlapping edges and 

pinned them in place, 

pull tight to make them taunt and as flat as you can. 

Like wrapping a present ☺

7) Then proceed to stitch these down with a matching thread.

Please note you might have to take a precaution and use a thimble

 because the fabric has been pressed down onto a sticky surface 

and the needle will need an extra push to glide.

8) Do the same for all 4 edges

9) Next will be some lacing, I should have had a 

larger piece of fabric for the design to finish it easier, 

but I did not so I made adjustments along the way.

10) I laced the other side also (the opposite direction),

 not the neatest 

but no one will ever see it but you and I!!

HAHA

11) I cut a piece of wool 4 x 4 that I had from Weeks Dye Works

laid it on top and whip stitched it down around the outer edges.

You can display these blocks as stand alone

 or you can add a hanger to the back and display on a wall or door.

All Done!!

Have fun creating

hugs

donna

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