Quilting

  • Quilted Appliqué Sign

    I Quilt Appliqué Wall Hanging Free Pattern

    I Quilt Appliqué Sign Create a wall hanging that shouts your love of quilting on this National Quilting Day! Included are appliqué templates to create a number of quilty phrases, such as “i QUILT,” “QT QUILTER,” “LUV 2 QUILT,” and more. Choose your favorite quilting method and sewing-themed fabrics to create a sign worthy of hanging in your sewing space. I QUILT APPLIQUE SUPPLIES Sulky Thread 50 wt. Cotton (piecing & appliqué) 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® (quilting) Fabric 10¼” x WOF rectangle (background) Fat quarter of coordinating quilting cotton (appliqués; Note: more fabric may be needed, depending on chosen phrase) (4) 4” x 4¾” rectangles (cornerstones) (2) 4” x WOF”…

  • Irish Chain Quilt

    Irish Chain Quilt & Trip to Ireland

    Irish Chain Quilt Tutorial An Irish Chain Quilt is a traditional quilt pattern, with three varieties to choose from: Single Irish Chain, Double Irish Chain or Triple Irish Chain. In this quilting tutorial, we’ll focus on the Single Irish Chain Quilt, as it’s the easiest of the three. This is a great beginner quilt pattern, and also great for using up scraps. We’ll explore this Irish Chain Quilt pattern because: It’s National Quilting Month, so let’s learn something new! We’re headed to Ireland in July with Craftours! It’s a trip of a lifetime that you can take with us, too. CHECK IT OUT>> It’s March and we’re channeling our inner…

  • National Quilting Month Giveaway

    Quilting Supply Giveaway for National Quilting Month

    It’s a Quilting Supply Giveaway! Sulky is celebrating National Sewing Month with a super quilting supply giveaway. Enter now and you could WIN BIG! After entering the Quilting Supply Giveaway, head to our Quilting Maker’s Lounge for tons of resources, education, products and patterns to make your quilting dreams come true. Click on “Beginner,” “Middle of the Road,” or “I have Done it All,” to find inspiration based on your skill level. Also, be sure to register for our Free-Motion for Beginners Quilting Session with Eric Drexler & Ellen March! You’ll learn how to drop those feed dogs and meander, stipple and more. With five quilting templates and a bonus…

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    Free-Motion for Beginners – Quilting Session

    FREE-MOTION FOR BEGINNERS Drop those feed dogs and join us for a free-motion journey! This on-demand Session activates March 12, 2024. Reserve your spot today! With this extensive Session, you’ll tackle your free-motion fear and finish your own quilts and quilty projects with decorative thread painting, stippling, meandering and more. You’ll learn how to use your home sewing machine and set it up for successful stitching in order to accommodate larger pieces and quilt thicknesses. Learn the differences between thread weights and types so you can choose the right one for your project. Plus, get expert instruction on how to begin and end a stitching line, maintain consistent stitch length and much, much more. Plus, Ellen March will take you through…

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  • Quiltcon 2024 - Morgan Street Food Hall

    Quiltcon 2024 Things to Do and See

    Quiltcon 2024 To-Dos Sulky is headed to Quiltcon 2024 in Raleigh, NC! From February 22-25, we’ll be there to take in all the Quilt shows, education and vendors! We’ve compiled a list of things to do and see if you plan to join us there. Be sure to stop by the Sulky booth and say hello! We’d love to connect with you! COFFEE TALK Lace up your walking shoes and grab a cup of coffee. Craft coffee is a Raleigh specialty, with over 14 shops in downtown alone. LOCAL LIFE Raleigh is a unique blend of historic sites and creative spaces, from museums to nightlife, enjoy your time outside of…

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    Pieced Tulip Wall Hanging to Welcome Spring

    Pieced Tulip Wall Hanging Designed by Cherry Guidry Stitch a pretty wall hanging to welcome spring with the promise of blooming buds. The pieced background helps anchor the embroidered sign, accented with scalloped-edge Felty for texture and embellishment. PIECED TULIP WALL HANGING SUPPLIES Pieced Tulip Wall Hanging Pattern (it’s free!) Welcome Spring or Remember to Smile Machine Embroidery Design Sulky Thread 40 wt. Rayon:  942-1171, 942-1249, 942-1307, 942-1101, 942-0569, 942-1124, 942-1025 60 wt. Bobbin: 882-0010 Sulky PolyLite™: 972-1001 Sulky Soft ’n Sheer™ Stabilizer Organ Needles: size 70/10 Quilting (piecing) size 75/11 Embroidery Fabric & Misc. Sulky Felty (Aqua) Quilting cottons, according to fabric cutting guide Sulky Embroidery Tape Sulky KK…

  • Valentine Mug Rug

    Valentine Mug Rug with Machine Embroidery

    Valentine Mug Rug A Valentine Mug Rug makes a great gift for “gal-entine’s” day, and also makes for cute décor during the month of February and beyond. Choose from one of our Cup of Tea Machine Embroidery designs, and grab a thread palette to have all the threads needed for this cute project. Valentine Mug Rug Supplies Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Stabilizer Cup of Tea Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread and six machine embroidery designs in 3 sizes; featured design: Love You More) Sulky Thread 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction) 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® (quilting) 60 wt. Bobbin Thread (embroidery) Organ® Needles size 90/14 Embroidery…

  • Quilted Heart Project

    Quilted Heart Project that Spreads Kindness

    Quilted Heart Project The Quilted Heart Project began in 2014 and has grown exponentially over the years. As explained in the “I Found a Quilted Heart” blog, it all started because two sisters found a quilty heart while hiking in Nevada. The heart had a note on it that read, “I need a home.” The sisters were so taken by the heart that they began making quilted hearts to disperse on their travels and at home. The intent was to leave them for random strangers and spread joy. As we approach the month of February, which is America Heart Month and when all things “love” and “heart” fill our feeds,…

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    Mega Mystery Box for the Holidays

    Mega Mystery Box – a Cyber Monday Deal! Our 2023 Holiday Mega Mystery Box is NOW AVAILABLE! These Mystery Boxes will go fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! This Mega Mystery Box is bigger and better than ever, with loads of full-size Sulky products to inspire your holiday (and beyond) makes. FIVE Mega Mystery Boxes will also contain a GOLDEN TICKET, redeemable for a $50 shopping spree at sulky.com! MEGA MYSTERY BOX CONTENTS Inside the Mega Mystery Box, you’ll find 16 products. PLUS there are several fabrics to make a few items in the spirit of “Self Care.” As we head into the new year, taking care of yourself…

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  • Winter Owl Embroidered Table Topper for your holiday table

    Owl Embroidered Table Topper for the Holidays

    Owl Embroidered Table Topper This owl embroidered “Owl is Calm” Table Topper is a serge-as-you-go quilted table runner with owl motifs that add Christmas spirit to your home décor. If desired, swap the Christmas motifs for Hanukkah designs or any holiday you choose. This method makes it easy to create a reversible table topper, too. Display one holiday on one side and a different one on the other. Approximate size: 12” x 32” OWL EMBROIDERED TABLE TOPPER SUPPLIES Owl Be Home for Christmas Machine Embroidery Collection Sulky Rayon Threads (colors according to designs; featured: 942-0580 Mint Julep, 942-1001 Bright White, 942-1017 Pastel Peach, 942-1070 Gold, 942-1119 Dk Mauce, 942-1166 Med…