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  • National Quilting Month 2021

    National Quilting Month – Products, Projects & More!

    March 1, 2021 /

    It’s National Quilting Month! Calling all quilters! Whether you like quilting, meaning piecing, stitching, quilting or binding (we consider all of those things “quilting” though some may disagree!), you’ll love what we have planned for National Quilting Month! From the Absolute Beginner to the I’ve Done It All-er, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy at sulky.com. Absolute Beginner To begin a journey into the quilting world, you don’t necessarily need a sewing machine; although, it does make life easier. Quilting can certainly be done all by hand, from piecing to quilting to binding. Let’s concentrate on using a sewing machine though, and keep in mind that the same…

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  • Boho Bonnie Bag Videocast

    Boho Bonnie Bag Live Videocast with Sulky

    February 23, 2021 /

    Boho Bonnie Bag a LIVE STREAMING Videocast! Join us on March 9, 2021 at 2pm ET for the Boho Bonnie Bag Videocast! This is a “Lounge and Learn” event in partnership with the American Sewing Expo and we’re excited to bring you this new exclusive bag pattern with loads of high-end details. You don’t have to be a member of the American Sewing Guild to attend, but we encourage you to check it out! BONNIE PATTERN PARTICULARS The Bonnie Bag has been designed by Sallie Tomato in collaboration with Sulky of America. This large carryall has lots of pockets, comfortable shoulder straps, and a roomy interior so you can carry…

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    Beginner Machine Embroidery Videos & Resources

    February 20, 2021 /

    Beginner Machine Embroidery what you need to know to get started If you’re looking for beginner machine embroidery videos, look no farther! We put together six short videos to guide you through the process of starting this new craft. When you’re looking for a starter embroidery machine, Ellen March takes you through the things to consider before purchasing. If you already have an embroidery machine but aren’t sure how to use it, keep watching as Ellen explains the terms to know and goes over the supplies you need and why you need them. For machine embroidery veterans, you’ll enjoy the refresher course and hopefully learn something new, too! From stabilizer…

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  • Quiltcon 2021 virtual event

    Quiltcon 2021 – Your Chance to Attend Virtually!

    February 16, 2021 /

    Quiltcon 2021 We’re at Quiltcon this year and you’re invited! With just about everything going virtual this year, we’re happy to be part of Quiltcon 2021. If you’ve ever wondered what happens at Quiltcon in person, now it your chance to experience it in the comfort of your own home! Quiltcon Together happens from Feb 18-22, 2021 and you can join every day or choose the day that works with your schedule. ABOUT QUILTCON Presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. Each year, thousands of attendees come to see over nearly 600 modern quilts on display, including 400 juried in from…

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  • Mini Quilt for St. Patrick's Day

    Mini Quilt for St. Patrick’s Day with Machine Embroidery

    February 12, 2021 /

    St. Patrick’s Mini Quilt with Machine Embroidery designed by Melanie Call Create a St. Patrick’s mini quilt to display on your door or wall to bring a little luck into your life! This St. Patrick’s quilt featured machine embroidery in the center block, but hand embroidery or free-motion quilting is just as pretty as the focal point. Grab the Luck ‘O the Irish Poly Sparkle 6-pack of threads and choose an openwork embroidery design to add hints of metallic to the piece. Sulky 30 wt. Blendables™ thread is great for adding different colors to the quilting stitches, too. You’ll be able to complete this mini quilt in no time! It…

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  • Tank Top with Hand Embroidery

    Tank Top Pattern with Embroidery Options

    February 8, 2021 /

    Tank Top Pattern with hand embroidery embellishments A great Tank Top Pattern will become your go-to garment for spring and summer makes. The Pony Tank by Chalk and Notch is great for lots of figures and lends itself to lots of embellishment options, too. Try your “hand” at hand embroidery and add small touches to make this wardrobe staple something special. Tank Top Pattern Details The Pony Tank is a swing shaped knit tank top or dress with a curved hem. There are three views: a cropped tank, a tank top, and a tank dress.  Pattern Format: PDF Size Range: 0 – 30, with 2 bust cup options Fabric: KNIT Sewing Level: ADVANCED BEGINNER…

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  • National Embroidery Month

    National Embroidery Month – Projects, Products & More!

    February 2, 2021 /

    It’s National Embroidery Month! Calling all embroiderers! Whether you like embroidery by hand or machine, we’re bringing you all things embroidery for National Embroidery Month! From the Absolute Beginner to the I’ve Done It All-er, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy at sulky.com. Absolute Beginner Hand Embroidery If you’ve never tried hand embroidery or need a refresher, Sulky has what you need for inspiration and resources to spark your creativity. Start with our Hand Embroidery for Kids video series. Whether you’re a true kid or just young at heart, these easy-to-follow tutorials will have you stitching in no time. Once you’ve practiced a bit, grab a free Lion…

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    January 27, 2021 /

    Keepsake Key Fobs – Free Webcast Create fun keepsake key fobs personalized with a new monogram collection designed by Julie Trieb of Designs by Juju. Register for our free webcast on Feb 9, 2021 at 2pm EST and watch just how easy it is to construct these little guys. Then grab a kit and make a bunch to gift to friends and family. The adorable heart snap brings everything together as the perfect finishing touch! KEEPSAKE KEY FOB INSTRUCTOR JULIE TRIEB  So much tender loving care goes into the creation of each embroidery design you will find from Designs by Juju, from carefully chosen cheery colors, precisely punched designs, or…

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    Valentines for your Valentine – quick projects & fun gifts

    January 20, 2021 /

    Valentines for your Valentine 10 fun gift ideas you’ll love Valentines for your Valentine don’t have to be complicated. Including a touch of handmade, even when buying a gift, is the best way to say “I Love You,” and is a thoughtful addition to any gift. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing! You just might want to gift them to yourself. 1. Cookie Platter Valentine Whip up some homemade cookies using our Sewing-Themed Cookie Cutters and gift them to family and friends. Wrap up several cookies in cellophane bags with a fun ribbon and a note that reads “I’m “sew” in love with you!” 2. Diamond…

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  • Free Fox Design + Fun Foxy Filaine Fleece Pillow Project

    January 15, 2021 /

    Free Fox Design + Fringe Pillow Project by Katrina Walker Grab the Sulky free Fox Design, Filaine Fox, and snuggle up your foxy Valentine with a cuddly fleece pillow. Featuring the adorably fuzzy fox and lots of floppy fringe, this pillow is super fun and easy to create with Filaine thread and less than a yard of fleece! Note: The featured free fox design has fill areas that are digitized for 12 wt. acrylic Sulky Filaine Thread, for use with a size 100/16 needle. If you choose a different thread weight, the design will not fill properly. SUPPLIES Thread: Filaine™: 3424 Maple, 3406 Light Ecru, 3852 True Orange Bobbin Poly…

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