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Junk transformation. Before and after. Urban design, stitched on balsa wood and glued onto the top of the box. Easy peasy!
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asterixsew
29 Jan 2015
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Sue I never cease to be amazed by your creativity and ideas. You seem to push the boundaries but whatever you do is great and inspirational. I am now back to my second career of minding the kitchen machines
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That's a lovely design. The transformed box is a thing worth having! I need to try balsa wood too!
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The design is a favourite of mine. It makes a lovely biscornu.
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brittsgran
29 Jan 2015
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Beautiful results! I haven't braved balsa yet..... perhaps I should.
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Go for it. Hoop some stabiliser, stick some balsa on the top and embroider away!
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Wow! That is quite a beautiful transformation. Heard of, but haven't tried, stitching on balsa wood. I feared it would split easily but obviously, you didn't have a problem at all. It looks gorgeous!
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Choose a lightly stitched design and you will be fine.
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highlandermom
29 Jan 2015
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Terrific, this is one I want to try. Thanks for saying easy. Love the designs chosen as well.
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sonjapotgieter
29 Jan 2015
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Wow!!Stunning work and designs...Love the way you did it!!!!
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dragonflyer
29 Jan 2015
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Beautiful job...I haven't braved balsa wood yet...
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Nothing to be afraid of!
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You have achieved a stunning transformation! This is absolutely beautiful. Makes me want to try this myself.
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Your choice of design is just perfect for this box! Well done!
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Sue, You continue to wow me with your imagination and creativity. I've never heard of stitching on balsa wood, but I'm going to check this out. You have a beautiful keepsake box now. And.... wow, just wow.
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basketkase
29 Jan 2015
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Would love to have a junk transformation such as this.........Fantastic!
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baydreamer
29 Jan 2015
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It looks like tooled leather! nice work
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The vegetarian version, of course!
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It looks stunning Sue. I've never tried sewing on Balsa, what size needle do you use? Love Chris
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The same as I use for everything else!
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Please tell us more about the procedure. My healthy brain does not comprehend. I assume there is no hoop???
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The answer you want is at the bottom
Hoop tear away. Stick balsa sheet on top. Stitch. Pretty much like stitching on card.
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Thanks for a different idea to try. I can't think that the needle will not break, I think it will be pretty dull after this use. You did a nice job with this project.
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You are right about the needle, every tutorial I've seen recommends changing it afterwards.
The balsa is extremely soft and the needle just slides between the fibres!
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Sue just love these boxes, especially the one with the rose. Sarah
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Sarah, it is the same box! The crystallised ginger was very tasty.
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Gosh, amazing! I'm now looking for a suitable box and balsa wood. Jo
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Amazing transformation!! will have to try it one day.. Marian
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Crazy! Is there a tut somewhere? I would love to learn more, Thanks :)
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Hoop tear away. Stick balsa sheet on top. Stitch. Pretty much like stitching on card.
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This is a great idea, one of these days I will give it a try. Many thanks for the idea. G