Applique
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Lemonade Stand Bunting to Sew
🍋 How to Sew a Lemonade Stand Bunting Stitch a cute bunting sign for your lemonade stand and attract all the buyers! Nothing says “summer fun” quite like a classic lemonade stand—and what better way to draw in thirsty customers than with a handmade lemonade stand bunting sign? With just a few sewing supplies and a splash of creativity, you can create a festive banner that turns heads and boosts sales. Let’s get stitching! 🧵 Supplies You’ll Need: 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric (bunting flags) 1/4 yard of coordinating or contrasting quilting cotton fabric (appliqué letters) pre-made or self-made double-fold bias binding Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky 50…
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Thanks a Lot Appliqué T-shirt
“Thanks A Lot” Appliqué T-Shirt DIY Designer Dupe You may have seen that playful “Thanks A Lot” T-shirt gracing high-end racks (we’re looking at you, Neiman Marcus) with a hefty $135 price tag. It’s cute. It’s cheeky. But let’s be honest—it’s also just a basic tee with appliqué letters. Using your sewing talents, you can recreate this look for under $15. Here’s how to do it. ✂️ Supplies for Thanks a Lot T-Shirt Basic knit T-shirt (cotton or cotton blend works best) Red knit fabric (1/4 yard is more than enough) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread in red (or a color that pops against your…
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Muffin Appliqué Placemat
MUFFIN APPLIQUÉ PLACEMAT Designed by Renate Bieber Create a pieced muffin appliqué placemat with or without a cherry on top. This placemat makes a great addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, birthday soiree and more! Finished size: 11 ½” x 16 ½” MUFFIN PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Muffin Appliqué Templates Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread (quilting) Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Organ® size 80/12 & 90/14 Universal Needles Sulky KK2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Low-loft batting Fabrics 1/3 yard each of three coordinating fabrics (fabric 1, 2 & 3) (2) coordinating fabric remnants (muffin appliqué) CUTTING & PREP Fabric 1 (white): cut one 4 ¾”…
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Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag
Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…
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Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt
Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt This Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt features optional heavyweight thread/yarn embroidery in a “punny bunny” phrase. The bunny appliqués have cute expressions that help welcome springtime, too. With quilting, appliqué and embroidery, this mini quilt has it all! Read on for the how-tos. Finished size: 20″ x 24 BUNNY MINI QUILT SUPPLIES “Bunny Blocks” Bunny Appliqué Templates from Shiny Happy World Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web (2) coordinating 20″ x 24″ rectangles of quilting cotton fabric (top & backing) Binding fabric (approximately two 2 ½” x WOF strips) or pre-made double-fold bias binding 20″ x 24″ rectangle of low-loft batting Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray…
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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…
