and numbers, etc. Also what size needle do I need. Thank you in advance.

Mary, I embroider on leather all the time - I use a LEATHER needle - but a #14 would work as well - now why are you doing a banner - in leather - that is very expensive - why not use broadcloth or even cotton? You can use any stabilzer that you want - leather is nice and thick - but needs something to cushion it so that the stitching will not go deep inside of it - are you planning on stitching pictures of all their cars, too? What a undergoing you have taken on. Good luck! *4U

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by maryclampitt 15 Jun 2009

The only reason I am using leather is because I have so much of it. We bought several yards when we were restoring an old willy's truck. But my hubby was always getting deployed overseas so we sold the truck and when I was cleaning out stuff in the garage I found it. So what do you mean by it needing some kind of cushion. I have already digitized their numbers and tested on felt looks good if I say so myself. The cars will only be the outline (working on that) I will mirror the cars since the only difference are the numbers. I will add the sponsors names and my gdsons names. But I will accept any suggestions. I also have fabric that is like what they use for awnings, any suggestions for that. I will probably try on that first. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Needle Size Selection Information i knew i had this somewhere lol hope this helps ya

Canvas 80/12 sharp
Coated/water proof 80/12 sharp/ball point
Corduroy 75/11 sharp/ball point
Cotton Sheeting 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 sharp
Denim 75/11 sharp
Dress Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Golf Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Lace 75/11 sharp point
Leather 80/12, 90/14 sharp point
Lingerie & Silk 60/8, 70/10, 75/11 sharp/ball point
Lycra,Spandex 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Nylon Wind breaker 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Organza 65/9 ball point
Rayon 75/11 ball point
Satin Jacket 75/11 ball point
Sweater Knit 75/11 ball point
Sweatshirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Terry cloth towel 75/11 sharp/ball point
Velvet 65/9 ball point
Vinyl 75/11 Sharp point

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by maryclampitt 15 Jun 2009

Wow, never thought I would get so much info, but I LOVE IT..Thank you. I'm going to print this out and pin it up. THANK YOU / THANK YOU. One more thing. Do you know what kind of stabilizer I should use?

by marymoore 15 Jun 2009

http://www.beaconfabric.com/vinde...

go here and see if this helps ya on that part

by maryclampitt 15 Jun 2009

I went to that site and emailed them with my question. Hopefully they can help me. Thank you so much

well i know u can embroider on leather for sure not sure about needle size tho someone else would know i have not tried it but i know if u can embroider on toilet paper then i am sure u can leather

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by maryclampitt 15 Jun 2009

Thanks. Yes I read that you can embro. on TP, incredible. *4u