PSA on Canvas and where to get it
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:07 pmI have seen a bunch of questions on where to get the canvas, painters cloth etc here and other places. I picked up my fabric today and found a reliable source and wanted to share what I found, where and how much.
Problems I have found:
1. Seams in random locations
2. Poor quality/snags/lint
3. Thin and "cheap"
4. Amazon sources change suppliers and you don't know what you'll actually get
5. Size and width limitations
6. Not 100% cotton
7. Course uneven texture
8. Severe fraying on the edges
We have a Joann's Craft and Fabric store in town, I called and asked and they carry in stock 8.8oz Duck Canvas Fabric 60" wide in a variety of colors by the yard. I went to purchase it and they even cut each panel I needed to size for me (to the nearest yard). It also comes wrinkle free. I gave her a workout but she powered through it!
Their Duck canvas is 100% cotton, nice even texture and no serious fraying on the ends when cut. It was $8.99 a yard and my wife printed me a 40% off coupon online that worked like a charm. If you are looking, check Joann's or another local fabric store. As a bonus they were giving away ribbon roles for free so my daughter got to fill a bag with her favorites.
If anyone has other ideas please share here!
Cheers
Problems I have found:
1. Seams in random locations
2. Poor quality/snags/lint
3. Thin and "cheap"
4. Amazon sources change suppliers and you don't know what you'll actually get
5. Size and width limitations
6. Not 100% cotton
7. Course uneven texture
8. Severe fraying on the edges
We have a Joann's Craft and Fabric store in town, I called and asked and they carry in stock 8.8oz Duck Canvas Fabric 60" wide in a variety of colors by the yard. I went to purchase it and they even cut each panel I needed to size for me (to the nearest yard). It also comes wrinkle free. I gave her a workout but she powered through it!
Their Duck canvas is 100% cotton, nice even texture and no serious fraying on the ends when cut. It was $8.99 a yard and my wife printed me a 40% off coupon online that worked like a charm. If you are looking, check Joann's or another local fabric store. As a bonus they were giving away ribbon roles for free so my daughter got to fill a bag with her favorites.
If anyone has other ideas please share here!
Cheers