I am doing hand embroidery I wish to frame as a wall hanging when finished. What kind of backing do I need when embroidering?
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I've been hand embroidering for almost 60 years, and I've never used a stabilizer as a backing. There is a foam board that sticks to the back of your design. I would advise using that, it also helps when you frame it. Check with a store that sells hand embroidery items and ask them. They could show you products that are up to date, and used for that purpose. This product is for machine embroidery, an entirely different procedure.
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you can use any 30-34 degree paper collated framing nails. Almost all if not all hardware stores will carry them lowes home depot amazon menards all carry them.
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I use this for all my embroidery. Monogramming and appliqué. It is great. I cut a piece large enough for my hoop and trim about a half inch of the paper off and stick it to the back side of the hoop. Then I cut a section in the middle of the hoop large enough for the design I am using and stick the t-shirt ( or whatever) on the hoop and I am ready to go. I do use an iron on stabilizer on the t-shirt first.
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The hoop is only 4 inches by 6 inches, so in reality you can only embroider something that is maybe 3 by 5 inches. You would need to be get a bigger hoop, or do the design in sections. Good luck.
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I love the 505 spray because it does not gum up the sewing machine needle. Because the felt is such a porous surface you can use it but spray both the felt and the stabilizer ... let them sit for about 30 seconds and then press them together. Another option would be to get some of the stabilizer than has a tacky surface. The tacky surface stabilizer will allow you to reposition and or use a piece of felt or fabric that is smaller than your hoop but large enough for the design you wish to embroider (by machine).
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I used them to hold a small piece of glass (12'w x 6"h) to my wall. I think it will hold a larger piece like the one your 3'x3', however the determining factor is anchoring it securely to your wall. If you have drywall, then use heavy-duty drywall anchors. If you have old plaster walls with lathe and metal mesh, then consult your Ace hardware store or Home Depot. They can make a recommendation for you. If you know where the studs are in your wall and can screw into it, then you should be fine. Another factor is the thickness and weight of your mirror. If it's just the glass (between 1/8" and 1/4") and not with a heavy backer or frame, then you should be OK.Hope this helps! I used them to hold a small piece of glass (12'w x 6"h) to my wall. I think it will hold a larger piece like the one your 3'x3', however the determining factor is anchoring it securely to your wall. If you have drywall, then use heavy-duty drywall anchors. If you have old plaster walls with lathe and metal mesh, then consult your Ace hardware store or Home Depot. They can make a recommendation for you. If you know where the studs are in your wall and can screw into it, then you should be fine. Another factor is the thickness and weight of your mirror. If it's just the glass... » Read More I used them to hold a small piece of glass (12'w x 6"h) to my wall. I think it will hold a larger piece like the one your 3'x3', however the determining factor is anchoring it securely to your wall. If you have drywall, then use heavy-duty drywall anchors. If you have old plaster walls with lathe and metal mesh, then consult your Ace hardware store or Home Depot. They can make a recommendation for you. If you know where the studs are in your wall and can screw into it, then you should be fine. Another factor is the thickness and weight of your mirror. If it's just the glass (between 1/8" and 1/4") and not with a heavy backer or frame, then you should be OK.Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I wouldn't. I'm an experienced quilter and work in a quilt shop. For general machine Applique I would recommend Pellon wonder under (not heavy duty), misty fuse or steam a seam. It is a little less gummy for your needle and far less expensive. I use this to transfer hand embroidery designs onto fabric with my printer or copier. Good product but not right for what you are going to do in my humble opinion. Have fun!
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You could try a 3M hook. Sorry, there is no way to know for sure what will work for your wall.
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There are felt loops at the top corners. Depending on the type of wall, you can install L hooks or other hardware on which to attach the felt loops.
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as a child's project; a paper drawing or a 3 X 5 photo without a frame, that you would want to remove later these could be an option. to use for a semi-permenate decor option I would not use them that way. be sure the wall is really clean to increase the adhesion.
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I can't remember because I gave it as a gift to my Dad. I think I remember there being those slots on the back to hang it on a nail/screw, but I am not sure. You can purchase adhesive hangers for pictures or plates that you could adhere to the back of the frame and then hang on the wall with a nail or screw. Here is a link to the hangers I mean: http://www.nicetoys.com/baradhesivehangersforplates.htmlSorry I couldn't be of more help!
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I would baste it on. The adhesive spray may effect your embroidery. It is not an iron on product.
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You should use a thin CA for finishing. This would be more for gluing the tubes in or bonding two different woods for your blanks.
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I would recommend making a frame. The material is a bit too soft by itself. I made frames and covered them with burlap and they turned out great! Cheers.
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When you are working with satin material, it is best to use a cutaway or tear away stabilizer and a 75/15 sharp needle. I hope this will help. If you have need any kind of information go to Embroidery Library Projects, it is free to join, can get a lot of help and also get free embroidery patterns. Good luck
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We used nails. It hasn't fallen and sits proudly on the wall of our living room. If I recall the nails should catch the back lip of the frame.
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anything of good quality. using substandard threads in your machine can goof up the inner workings of where the thread runs through your machine. also when you do some reading about doing machine embroidery, different threads can be used for different applications.