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Author: Ellen March

I am the Director of Content for Sulky of America. The former Editor in Chief of Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines, I hosted Sew it All TV on PBS for nine seasons. I've appeared on It's Sew Easy on PBS, DIY Network's Uncommon Threads, Hallmark's Marie Osmond Show, MacPhee Workshop and more! Come sew with me!
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Embroidered Cinco de Mayo tea towels featuring avocados and festive text.
Embroidery / Gift Ideas / Home Decor / Machine Embroidery / Towels / Tutorials

Cinco de Mayo Embroidery on Cute Tea Towels

Cinco de Mayo Embroidery is much easier with Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy! These tea towels are lightweight and crinkly, but the embroidery is easy–even easier than making a bowl of guacamole. …

Reflective Embroidery
Embroidery / Machine Embroidery / Sewing for Kids / Specialty Threads / Sulky Product Reviews

May the Fourth be With You + Reflective Embroidery

On this “Star Wars Day,” I thought I’d bring you a tutorial on reflective embroidery. Our new CRY® reflective thread is a super cool product that’s great for designs like …

Colorful geometric pattern with the word "Paradigm".
Free Patterns / Quilting

Paradigm Fabric Collection + Free Quilt Pattern

Karie Jewell takes us along for the ride with the Paradigm fabric collection blog hop! It’s always fun to see what designers create when inspired by a new fabric collection. …

quick gift for mom
Gift Ideas / Hand Embroidery / Home Decor / Inspiration / Mother's Day / Quick Projects / Sewing for Kids

Quick Gift for Moms, Mimis & Grandmas for Kids to Make

Teach Kids to Sew with a Quick Gift for Mom! We can’t get enough quick gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Moms deserve this special day so much after all they …

recycled sewing projects
Embroidery / Fashion / Fashion Flips / Gift Ideas / Inspiration / Upcycling

5 Recycled Sewing Projects to Make this Earth Day

Reuse and repurpose used items into new recycled sewing projects with these 5 ideas for Earth Day! Sweater Pincushion Take an existing sweater that has seen better days and cut …

Mother's Day projects
Free Patterns / Gift Ideas / Inspiration / Mother's Day / Tutorials

Mother’s Day Projects to Sew, Make & Give

Looking for Mother’s Day projects to make and give to the moms in your life? These five gift ideas are great Mother’s Day projects that you can make for any …

choosing the right needle
Machine Embroidery / Sewing Tips

Choose the Right Needle for Sewing Projects

Choose The Right Sewing Needle Learning how to choose the right needle for your sewing projects is a skill that saves time and fabric. Sometimes many needles will do while …

sewing pillowcases for charity
Free Patterns / Home Decor / Inspiration / Pillowcase of the Month / Sewing for Kids

Sewing Pillowcases for Charity: Ryan’s Case for Smiles

The 2019 Sewing for Charity with Sulky continues with more pillowcases for people in need! This month, we’re sewing pillowcases for charity, working with Ryan’s Case for Smiles to make …

uses for fabric scraps
Free Patterns / Gift Ideas / Home Decor / Inspiration / Quick Projects / Quilting / Tutorials

C’mon Get Scrappy! 5 Uses for Fabric Scraps

Calling all Fabric Scrap Stashers! These projects are for you! As we head into Earth Day, it’s time to delve into our fabric bins and create some fun projects to …

pieced pillow with embroidery
Cotton + Steel / Embroidery / Free Patterns / Home Decor / Inspiration / Pillow of the Month / Tutorials

Pieced Pillow + Embroidery-Springtime Decor

Make a Pieced Pillow with Embroidery for Spring! designed by Pamela Cox In case you missed our free project for March, here it is! This pillow is pieced in a …

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