Applique
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Mandala Inspired Table Runner with Appliqué & Quilting
Mandala Inspired Table Runner featuring Cheryl’s Mandala Mosaic Masterpiece Pattern This Mandala inspired table runner is a take on a larger quilt, Mandala Mosaic, designed by Cheryl Lynch. It also looks great draped over a bench or couch. The pattern features large layered appliqués in different fabrics, combined to create a striking floral mosaic. Read on to grab all the resources needed to create this lovely floral mosaic table runner and grab a kit at an amazing price! ABOUT THE MANDALA PATTERN We first presented this pattern and kit with Cheryl in a free webcast. During the event, Cheryl teaches how to layer the appliqués, stitch them to the base…
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Top 5 Must-Makes for the New Year
Top 5 Must-Makes for the New Year In my top 5 must makes for 2025, I’ve included a variety of projects that speak to the trends we’ll see in the coming months (and beyond). If you missed our Trend Report that outlines some of these emerging trends for crafting and beyond, check out this post. From home decor to garments and quilts, there’s something for everyone to make on this “top 5” list! Read on and add one (or more) of these projects to your must-make queue for 2025 and celebrate these fun trends with sewing. MUST-MAKE 1: APPLIQUÉ SIDE-SEAM BOWS Designs by Juju hopped on the “Cowgirl Chic” trend…
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Felt Bottle Topper for Gift Giving
Felt Bottle Toppers Designed by Heidi Pridemore Felt Bottle Toppers are great crafts to make to dress up bottles for a special occasion. Whether it’s a gift for your sweetheart or a way to add a festive touch to party favors, these adorable heart felt bottle toppers are the perfect solution. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create these delightful toppers using Sulky Felty, 30 wt. threads, and a few simple techniques. The soft texture of Felty combined with vibrant threads makes these hearts stand out, giving your bottles a fun, “heart-felt” flair. Finished size: 4” x 4” FELT BOTTLE TOPPERS SUPPLIES Heart Felt Bottle Toppers Pattern (it’s…
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Snowflake Appliqué Coasters
Falling Snowflake Coasters Designed by Heidi Pridemore, the Whimsical Workshop SNOWFLAKE APPLIQUÉ COASTER SUPPLIES Supplies listed are enough to make a set of four snowflake appliqué coasters. Fabrics A (8) 6” squares of blue print (background) B (1) 12” square of Sulky Felty™ (white) C (2) 2 ¼” x WOF strips of Navy (binding) Snowflake Templates Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web (4) 6” squares of Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Stabilizer (4) 6” squares of Fusible Fleece Sulky Thread Poly Sparkle™ 50 wt. Cotton Organ™ Needles Size 90/14 Metal (for Poly Sparkle Thread) Size 70/10 Universal (for 50 wt. Cotton Thread) Removable Fabric Marker or Chalk Washable Glue Stick or Sulky…
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Sleigh Appliqué Sweatshirt
SLEIGH APPLIQUÉ Appliqué a sweatshirt with “Sleigh,” “Merry,” or Fa La La” for a fun take on holiday apparel. Use Sulky Felty for the collegiate-style appliqué lettering to give the sweatshirt texture and dimension. This project is easily customizable, depending on the word or phrase you choose to stitch! SLEIGH SWEATSHIRT SUPPLIES Sweatshirt of your choice Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Appliqué Template (Download “Sleigh” HERE or create your own) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needles Sulky Felty™ PREPPING APPLIQUÉ Either download and print the Sleigh Appliqué Template or create the design of your choice. (The featured letters measure approximately 3″ tall for reference.) Transfer the…
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Candy Corn Utensil Holder to Sew
Candy Corn Utensil Holder by Chelsea Briner, Sew Simple Home Stitch a set of Candy Corn Utensil Holders for your Halloween, fall and/or Thanksgiving table. These cute pocket pals can hold silverware for the kid (or adult!) table to create a fun, whimsical setting. Or tuck a bit of candy inside and give away the Candy Corns as party favors. Sulky Felty is the perfect fabric for these quick, no-fuss projects! CANDY CORN UTENSIL HOLDER SUPPLIES Candy Corn Utensil Pattern 1 roll of Sulky Felty: white 1 Sheet of Sulky Felty: orange & yellow 1-yard pack of Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Neon Thread – Yellow – 110 Yd…
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Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillows for Halloween Décor
Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillow Pair designed by Ashley Hough Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillow Supplies (1) roll of white Felty (1) roll of black Felty 50 wt. Cotton thread (black) Glowy Thread (white) Perfect Applique Fusible Web Fiberfill Size 70 Universal needle (for use with 50 wt. cotton thread) Size 90 Universal needle (for use with Glowy thread) Hand sewing needle Pet Skeleton Appliqué Templates (dog & cat included) Preparation & Construction Note: These instructions are the same for both the cat and dog pillow version. First, download and print the pet skeleton appliqué templates. Ensure the printer is set to print at 100% and the paper orientation is set…
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Fall Family Football Mini Quilt
Fall Family Football Mini Quilt designed by Parker on the Porch Create a Fall Family Football mini quilt to display for the upcoming football…I mean fall…season. This Fall Family Football Mini Quilt is designed by the fine folks at Parker on the Porch, and featured appliqué in the hoop. The best part about this mini quilt? The entire project is done in the hoop of your embroidery machine! FALL FAMILY FOOTBALL MINI QUILT SUPPLIES Fall Family Football ITH Mini Quilt Design Sulky Poly Deco™ Thread Sulky 60 wt. Bobbin Thread Fabrics & batting according to desired project size (included sizes: 4.70″ x 7.00″, 4.69″ x 7.87″, 6.0″ x 10.06″, 7.00″…
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Felty Ireland Ornament
Felty Ireland Ornament A Felty Ireland Ornament is a great holiday ornament for anyone with Irish roots. If you traveled with us to Ireland this past week, you took the workshop for this appliqué and embroidery project with me, Ellen March! Here’s how I turned the Ireland design into a hanging ornament to commemorate our day trip to the Cliffs of Moher. IRELAND ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Ireland 2024 Appliqué & Hand Embroidery Pattern Sulky Felty (Beige, Heather Green, Pastel Blue, Heather Blue) Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer Sulky 12 wt. Chtton Thread: 712-1838 Cocoa Cream, 712-1180 – Truffle Taupe, 712-1131 – Cloister Brown, 712-1834 – Pea Soup…
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Christmas Card Holder to Sew
Christmas Card Holder – a Quilty Wall Hanging Create a Christmas card holder that’s quilted and appliquéd for festive cheer. This wall hanging has great structure with the help of Sulky stabilizer and foam interlining. It won’t sag or distort over time or while hanging by the chimney with care. Plus, it’s fat quarter friendly! Finished Size: Approximately 18″ H x 20″ W CHRISTMAS CARD HOLDER SUPPLIES (5) fat quarters of coordinating holiday fabrics 4″ x 2o” rectangle of coordinating fabric (hanging sleeve) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction & appliqué) Sulky Original Metallic or Poly Sparkle™ Thread (quilting) Sulky Cut-Away Plus™ Stabilizer Low-loft batting Foam interlining (such as Soft…
