Although often we think of canvases created by using silk screens as not as good as hand-painted canvases. there’s no reason why this method wouldn’t work great for creating your own canvases. It’s particularly great when the design is simple or for an element, such as a monogram that you will use often.
MAKE has a great illustrated tutorial on screen printing that shows you how you can do it easily with items you can find at the crafts store.
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
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