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by silvina 28 Feb 2008 ( edited Feb 29'08 06:04 )
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Is it true that you can use balsa wood for embroidery??

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by jerrib 28 Feb 2008
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Yes, you can,just buy the thinist you can find. I put stabilizer in my hoop, placed the piece of balsa wood in the hoop and then put clear stabilzer on top and hooped the stabilizers. I did Grandma's Treasures for a keepsake box I have of all the things my Grandchildren make for me.
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by silvina 28 Feb 2008
What kind of needle did you use?
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by jrob 28 Feb 2008
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oh, yes, it's true....What WON'T we sew on? There is nothing sacred or protected. hahaha ;)
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by letvia 28 Feb 2008
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I saw a project made in balsa wood and was beautiful, I am not sure but I think that the needle should be the same that you use for jeans. I guess!!! :-) Flower
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by tmbache 28 Feb 2008
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I did read awhile back in a emb. magazine that you could but has to be really thin. Wasn't interested in it at the time. Was afarid would wreck machine cause i was a new new newbie. Hugs and flowers
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by diannem 28 Feb 2008
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see projects..Dianne
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by diannem 28 Feb 2008
Also http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/pdf/PR1018.pdf
For How to make Christmas tree Decorations with Balsa wood..D
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by diannem 28 Feb 2008
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Also
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/SimpleProduct_ELP.aspx?CS_Catalog=Elprojects&CS_ProductID=PR1018
Dianne
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by shirlener88 28 Feb 2008
I went to the project page and downloaded the files for this - very easy instructions. Thanks for the tip.
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by lr2008 28 Feb 2008
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yes, then it will cost you $60.00 to get your machine cleaned afterwards...lol
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by silvina 28 Feb 2008
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Thankyou everybody for your help,I'll try!Flowers for all.
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by ruthie 29 Feb 2008
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Silvina, you might find this site interesting, http://www.advanced-embroidery-designs.com/projects3/guide_pumpkin_napkin-holder.html. It's a Pumpkin Napkin Holder made from embroidered balsa. Have fun, hugs and flowers.