{"product_id":"zweigart-waste-canvas-11-count-500-44","title":"Zweigart Waste Canvas 11 Count | White | Made in Germany","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZweigart Waste Canvas 11 Count | White | Made in Germany\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Zweigart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Stramin \/ Waste Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm \/ 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 ct. \/ 4.4 stitches per 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-Thread Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMade In:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross Stitch on Clothing \u0026amp; Fabrics, Needlepoint, Gobelin \u0026amp; Decorative Embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 = 0.50 meter \/ 0.54 yard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMultiple quantities will be cut as one continuous piece whenever possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eZweigart Stramin 500\/44 Waste Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile 11-count embroidery canvas that allows you to add counted cross stitch and decorative embroidery to fabrics that do not naturally have an even, countable weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany by Zweigart from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this white canvas features an open double-thread construction with 4.4 stitches per 1 cm, equivalent to approximately 11 count. Its stiff finish keeps the grid stable and easy to work with while embroidering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it temporarily as waste canvas for adding cross stitch to clothing, bags, accessories and other woven fabrics, or leave the canvas permanently in your project and completely cover it with embroidery for needlepoint, Gobelin and other decorative needlework techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWhat Is Waste Canvas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eWaste canvas is a removable embroidery canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides a temporary, evenly spaced grid over a fabric that cannot otherwise be easily counted for cross stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waste canvas is positioned over your base fabric and your embroidery is stitched through both layers. Once the design is complete, the individual canvas threads can then be carefully pulled out, leaving your embroidery directly on the original fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it possible to add counted cross-stitch designs to many fabrics and finished items that would otherwise be difficult to embroider using a counted pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e11 Count \/ 44 Stitches per 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZweigart Article 500\/44 has \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e4.4 stitches per cm, equivalent to approximately 11 count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The more open grid produces larger stitches than a finer waste canvas such as a 14-count version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes 11 count particularly useful when you want a design with larger, more visible stitches or when working with thicker embroidery threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDouble-Thread Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZweigart Stramin 500 is constructed as a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003edouble-thread canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairs of adjacent mesh threads form the structure around each stitch, creating the characteristic open grid of this embroidery canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas is heavily finished to provide rigidity and stability while stitching. Its open construction makes the individual openings easy to identify and provides a consistent guide for counted embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eHow to Use as Waste Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCut a piece of waste canvas slightly larger than your embroidery design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePosition it over the area of your fabric where you would like the finished embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSecure the canvas carefully so that the grid remains straight and does not shift while stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWork your embroidery through both the waste canvas and the fabric underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOnce the embroidery is complete, carefully pull out the individual canvas threads, leaving your embroidery on the original fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eTip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou can damper the waste canvas to make the pulling of the threads easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross stitch on clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross stitch on denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered shirts and jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered tote bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric bags and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative counted embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedlepoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGobelin embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative textile pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects requiring a temporary countable embroidery grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eThread \u0026amp; Needle Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cross stitch, Zweigart lists options including approximately \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2 strands of embroidery floss\u003c\/span\u003e, depending on the desired coverage and thread being used. For Gobelin or needlepoint, 4 or 6 strand of embroidery floss can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThread recommendations are general guidelines. The ideal combination will depend on your base fabric, embroidery design, thread and desired coverage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMade in Germany by Zweigart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZweigart has a long history of producing specialized fabrics for embroidery and needlework. 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