This is my embroidery on balsawood. This is one of the dems I did at our embroidery club. The tray was first painted, then, the embroidery was done on
the balsawood. Wood glue was applied to the bottom of the tray then the balsa wood applied and something heavy ontop to keep it flat, left to dry then a coating of clear varnish applied on top of the wood and embroidery, and left to dry completly. Now it is ready to use.
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7854fantastic idea, do you recommend not using too dense of a design?
6491Very lovely. I like stitching on balsa also. I have been to that site, but can only do 4x4 :(( Sew I am very limited. *4U
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by bigdee
30 Mar 2008
Yes, you can take the 4x4 designs and still use them, just set them together. You also have to use sticky back stitch 'n tear, put it into the hoop, sticky side down, score the paper MAKING SURE you don't cut right thro' then tear out the paper where you want the balsawood to be, and because it is ontop and not in the hoop you should ba able to easily move it
You would be able just to do small ones then maybe in the corners and the centre. Just remember to use a very open pattern such as a running stitch or like I used the 'jacobean' as long as the stitch is not dense as it will break the balsawood.
15057LOOOOVE it! Beautiful! Pitty I have no embroidery club near me. Well, I have all you, Cute ladies! I'm happy!
14227now that's not only clever and useful, but beautiful, too!;)
158714I just can not immagine stitching on balsawood. I would not even know where to find it, but this is nice.
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44904Bigdee, This is such a great idea, I want to try this, How thick is the balsa wood. I still can't believe this is possible but here is the proof. Good Job. A flower for you.
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by bigdee
28 Mar 2008
Hi nglover, yes it is balsawood. I use a 2mm one, this can be purchase at your local hobby store. If you need more help just let me know.
16513So pretty. I wouldn't want to cover it with dishes. But what a nice view when you took the dishes off.
62461Beautiful, sweetie, well done. Hugs and a flower for you bigdee.
13558bigdee, where is your embroidery club? How many members do you have? Whose design is that - it is wonderful. Great job. *4U
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by bigdee
28 Mar 2008
Hi Shirlene, the embroidery club is CT south Africa! But we would love it if you could make it!!!!!!! Is it asking toooooo much???!!!! lol OH well I can but try. We are about 100 strong and we meet every second month. We have demonstrations at each one, then we have 'show & tell', these ladies are really creative and very talanted.
The design comes from Hatched in Africa and it is the Jacobean set 2 forthe 5x7 hoop.
First go to www.secretsof.com them to 'hatched'
211079I love the design on the balsawood. when I can embroider again I think I'm going to try this too, but where can you buy such balsawood ?
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by bigdee
28 Mar 2008
Hi gerryvb, this is from a hobby shop where they sell planes, boats and car kits. The balsawood is only 2mm thick and then I also slow my machine down---very important. If you need help, please let me know.
by gerryvb
28 Mar 2008
I gonna try this, but the coming 6 weeks I cann't because last tuesday I broke my wrist.The street was slippery because of the ice and snow. S maybe after that time I will hold you to the advise. thanks!what kind of machine do you have?
I always embroider on the slowest .
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