Drugstore photo labs have come a long way. Now they can print their photos on mugs, bags and even a canvas, all in less than an hour. When you feel the sudden urge to embroider a pair of heart glasses, you can be ready.
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Embroidering on canvas is easy. The material is already stretched like fabric in an embroidery hoop. The canvas is thin enough to easily prick with an embroidery needle, making sewing a breeze. Another added bonus, the pharmacies mentioned are relatively cheap.
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Choose a photo that you want to embellish and print it on a canvas. It is best if the area you want to embroider is in the center of the image. You don't want to sew along the edges as there will likely be a hard frame along the edge.
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Make sure the back of the canvas is removable. This part will be crucial for the embroidery. You can ask at the pharmacy or photo lab.
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Draw an outline of the shape you want to embroider directly on the canvas with a pencil.
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If you mess up or decide you want to embroider heart-shaped glasses instead of regular ones, simply cover the original holes with stitches.
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Using an embroidery needle and floss, start outlining the pattern. The outside of the glasses is embroidered with a basic backstitch.
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Once the outline is in place, fill in the glasses with a combination of a long and short stitch.
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Continue sewing until the outline is filled. Tie-off at the back. Replace the back canvas piece if desired.
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These embellished canvases are a fun and easy way to add dimension, texture, and personality to your gallery and simple portrait art.
