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I've had this box waiting "the treatment" for a while. It is just under 25cm square. My 230mm square hoop was just big enough to fit the balsa sheets in and stitch this design from Urban Threads.<br /><br />
The box had contained a Sachertorte which had been given to my daughters office by a client.
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sonjapotgieter
25 Apr 2015
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Sjoe....Stunning!!!Excellent work Sue..Love it,so Beautiful!!!!
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asterixsew
25 Apr 2015
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Lovely Sue. Your work is an inspiration to us. I am babysitting and enjoying a good look and a idea hunt. Thanks
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That is just so stunning. I've never sewn on anything other than fabric! You are an inspiration to us all. Love Chris
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This is beautiful Sue! What thickness balsa sheet did you use? Any special threads?
You are very brave to be trying something like this on your new machine :) thanks for sharing!
You are very brave to be trying something like this on your new machine :) thanks for sharing!
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The sheets were 1.5mm thick. and 75mm wide. I stick them to the stabiliser with glue stick pushing them together so that the join is (mostly) invisible.
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dragonflyer
26 Apr 2015
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....and the gift comes to those who wait for the larger hoop...lovely!
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I've heard of doing this, it is very beautiful, love the simple floral design. Does it require a different type of needle or thread? Amazing that one can embroidery on wood without splitting it. Beautiful.
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Nothing special required. The design shouldn't have too many small stitches. This design "dug in" a bit in places.
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Very interesting Sue. I have thought of getting some bolsa but worried how to and how thick and what if?.. you know what I mean You have done an excellent job.
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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The needle goes through the balsa easier than some fabrics! It just slips between the fibres.
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sandralane
26 Apr 2015
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What a lovely project, is it difficult to embroider on balsa. I have not tried any thing like this but would like to have a go. Any special needle and thickness of balsa wood . Interested to hear of your expereince with this. Congraulations a great job well done. Sandra
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Easy peasy and nothing to worry about at all.
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This is lovely. I have heard of doing this but never actually tried it
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You did a wonderful job and I love your design. Kuddos for making this,
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Beautiful == please write us a "tutorial" about all the details. We love your creativity.
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Lovely, thanks for sharing. If something like this ever comes my way, maybe I will be daring enough to try it now.
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Oh,I love it Sue! I use to like to do wood burning projects but think this would be much easier/Lillian
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Another beauty! For the girls in the U.S. you can buy these wooden unfinished boxes at Hobby Lobby.
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