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Cotton Thread & When to Use It
When to Use Cotton Thread & Why Choosing the right thread for your project is an important factor that determines the final look, feel, and oftentimes longevity, of the project. With so many choices, how do we decide? Sheen I think about thread sheen the same way I would if I were choosing paint for a room. Do you want the thread to shine, glisten, reflect light, look slick, matte or textured? These decisions will determine how to choose the right thread for your project, specifically whether you choose between rayon and cotton. Strength When choosing the right thread, decide if you need the thread to hold up to heavyweight…
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Is Cotton Thread a Good Choice for Machine Embroidery?
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to the Sulky Blog! Cotton Thread and Machine Embroidery Rumor has it that synthetic threads are the best threads to use for machine embroidery. They flow through the machine’s mechanics effortlessly, plus they reflect light and shine just like an angel’s halo! I must admit; this rumor is all true. These threads ARE perfect for machine embroidery! However, there is also a rumor floating around that you should stay away from cotton thread because it will only bring embroidery heartache. And…
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Big Stitch Quilting with Sulky 12 Wt. Cotton Thread
I have to be honest, I had always looked at beautifully hand-quilted quilts and thought, “Well, that’s just crazy.” Although I loved the look feel and texture that hand quilting added to a project, I never saw myself doing such intricate work. The funny thing is, I love hand embroidery. Ah, the slow pace, the relaxation of having a project to work on at all times (I always have a hand embroidery project in my purse); and the satisfaction of finishing something that only required a simple needle and thread. I don’t know why it took my so long to realize that hand quilting is just one big hand embroidery…
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Sulky Cotton Thread & Solvy Eggs!
I love these eggs because they are pretty, easy and a great way to use your Sulky® Solvy™ Scraps. The directions below also give you an option to make it with 1 yard of Sulky Fabri-Solvy™ in case you haven’t been saving scraps but must have these eggs done for your home! Sulky Cotton Thread & Solvy Easter Eggs By Eric Drexler, Sulky National Educator Making Liquid Solvy For every 1 cup of water, microwave 30 seconds. Slowly add 1 yard of Fabri-Solvy. If you are like me, and you save scraps, you can add dry Solvy scraps to the heated water and mix until a thin, almost watery, paste is formed.…
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Cotton Petites Thread: Top 10 Uses for Sewing Projects
Top 10 Uses for Sulky Cotton Petites™ Thread Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites thread is a great thread choice for so many sewing applications. The thread is heavyweight, 12 wt. to be exact, comes in myriad colors (even Blendables®) and one strand equals two strands of traditional embroidery floss. HANDWORK vs MACHINE SEWING Yes, you can use this heavyweight thread for hand or machine sewing. For serging, try this thread in the loopers for a full coverage rolled hem or decorative blanket edging. For machine embroidery, try this thread in “heavy,” “fur” or “brushed” designs (just don’t brush the design out; use Sulky Filaine to achieve that effect). For standard…
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Machine Embroidery Series: Cotton+Steel Thread & Embroidery Designs
Machine Embroidery Series Cotton+Steel Thread by Sulky & New Cotton+Steel Scout Embroidery Collection When was the last time you really got excited over thread? If the answer is “Not for quite a while.”, the new answer is “Right Now!” Proudly announcing the newest addition to the Sulky Thread Family… Name: Cotton+Steel Thread Born: 2017 Weight: 50 Size: 660 yard spools Proud Parents: Sulky and Cotton+Steel, a division of RJR Fabrics Sulky recently teamed up with a wonderful, funky group of designers, Cotton+Steel, to bring their unique awareness of fabric color into the world of Sulky Thread! Cotton+Steel 50 wt. Thread is made from 100% Egyptian grown, Extra-Long Staple cotton. It is spun…
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Our Big Announcement! Cotton + Steel Thread by Sulky
You may have heard by now what we announced at Spring Quilt Market: We are doing a brand new thread line! It will be Cotton + Steel Thread by Sulky! This thread will be available for independent retail shops only! They will be able to order it at the 2016 Fall International Quilt Market in Houston. We are very excited about this new collaboration. Go to the Cotton + Steel Blog to read how this all came about. “Pennie Pendleton Pants” the cat is loving it! The thread will be 50 wt. cotton and will come in 100 beautiful colors that will perfectly complement all your quilting, sewing and piecing projects, especially…
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Shoe Bows in Thread
How to Sew Shoe Bows out of Thread Shoe bows, hair bows, sweatshirt bows, backpack bows…bows are all the rage right now. I came across this video for Shoe Bows on TikTok by Flynn_and_Mabel but there were no instructions (that I could find). I just had to try it! My take features 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread. Making the Shoe Bows wasn’t as easy as I anticipated, but once I stitched the first bow I had it down. Of course, I had to share my method with you! SHOE BOW SUPPLIES Pair of canvas shoes (similar to Converse; I found these) Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Thread Removable fabric chalk…
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Valentine Pets Design Collections & Thread Palettes
Valentine Pets Choose from Machine Embroidery, Machine Embroidery Gift Tags & Cross-Stitch Versions Valentine Pets designs are the perfect addition to gifts for a special someone. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s a great holiday for “sewing the love.” You may remember our Christmas Gift Tags, done in the hoop and made of cork fabric. (If you missed that webcast, you can watch it for free HERE.) We’re happy to report that these are back by popular demand, with a Valentine’s Day twist! Our ALL NEW Valentine Pets designs are here, featuring three cat- and three dog-themed designs, ready for gifting to all your fur-baby-loving friends. You can grab the…
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Valentine Punch Needle – 3 Patterns & Thread Kit
Valentine Punch Needle Patterns Designed by Heidi Pridemore, the Whimsical Workshop Valentine punch needle embroidery is a fun and accessible craft that allows you to create beautifully textured designs. Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Threads add a luxurious touch to punch needle projects, with their rich colors and silky sheen. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to infuse your home with handmade love, and what better way to do that than with personalized Valentine Punch Needle Ornaments? Read on to learn the steps to craft heartwarming punch needle ornaments that can be used as decorations, gift toppers or keepsakes. Whether you’re new to punch needle or a seasoned pro, this project…
