The referenced leaf-stitch “straw” placemat project uses one 9 × 12-inch sheet of 7-count plastic canvas and three spools of synthetic raffia per placemat, plus a large-eye, dull-point needlepoint needle and scissors. For the design’s exact leaf-stitch sequence and finishing directions, follow the Wonderful DIY project page, which credits Diane at CraftyPod.
Supplies for one placemat
- One 9 × 12-inch sheet of 7-count plastic canvas
- Three spools of synthetic raffia
- One needlepoint needle with a large eye and dull point
- Scissors
These quantities come from the project’s materials list. The 9 × 12 inches describes the canvas sheet, not the finished placemat dimensions.
Follow the project-specific leaf-stitch directions
The linked project reference identifies the placemat as a leaf-stitch design, but its materials list alone does not establish the stitch order, how to shape the motif, or how to finish the design. Use the CraftyPod directions linked from Wonderful DIY for those steps rather than substituting a general plastic-canvas stitch sequence.
How plastic-canvas stitches and edges generally work
General plastic-canvas guides distinguish stitches that fill an area from stitches used to cover or join edges. Annie’s Attic describes continental stitch as a basic filling stitch worked diagonally over one square. It describes overcasting as wrapping raw canvas edges and whipstitching as joining canvas pieces while covering their edges. These are general techniques; the placemat reference does not confirm that they are the steps used for its leaf motif.
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Annie’s Attic also offers a broader plastic-canvas guide that covers working from the back while stitching over a yarn tail and using canvas graphs to count or mark cuts. For basic stitch examples—including running, continental, back, cross, long, and whip stitches—see KiwiCo’s plastic-canvas stitch guide. These resources can help with general technique, but neither supplies the placemat’s exact leaf-stitch pattern.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the materials list does not establish
The cited project reference does not state the finished dimensions, and it does not establish whether the completed placemat is washable, wipeable, heat-resistant, suitable for food contact, or durable under particular conditions. It should not be treated as a trivet or used to hold hot cookware based on the available project information.
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