Applique

  • Irish Twins Mini Quilt

    Simple Patchwork Mini Quilt with Fusible Appliqué

    Simple Patchwork – Irish Twins Mini Quilt Create a simple patchwork mini quilt featuring Irish twins for St. Patrick’s Day décor and to celebrate National Quilting Month. The center block is super easy due to a fun patchwork hack. And the appliqué gnomes echo the fabric print motif. Use Sulky Felty™ for the gnome beards, noses and hat tufts, adding texture and dimension. Finished mini quilt measures 20″ square. PATCHWORK MINI QUILT SUPPLIES Gnome Appliqués (appliqué templates are on page 4 of the Gnome Mug Rug free pattern.) Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky Felty™ (white & tan) (2) 10″ squares of print cotton fabric (2) 4″ x WOF strips Sulky…

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  • Sewing is My Jam Patch

    Sewing Patch to Embroider & Stitch

    Sewing Patch – Sewing is My Jam Yes, a sewing patch! We’ve reinvented our Sewing is My Jam sticker and digitized it for machine embroidery! Some of you received the sticker in one of our Mystery Boxes, and asked for the design. Now you can create your own patches and adorn everything from totes to jackets to sewing machine covers all in stitches. The featured design comes in three sizes: 3″, 4″ and 5″ tall. The smallest size benefits from using Sulky PolyLite™ Thread for the lettering, to ensure the letters are crisp and readable. The larger designs look great in all Poly Deco™ or Rayon Thread. Use Sulky Bobbin…

  • reverse applique tee

    Reverse Applique Tee with Lotus Template

    Reverse Appliqué Tee Breathe new life into a loved T-shirt (or two)! This boho T-shirt featuring a large-scale lotus flower appliqué. Using Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ to stabilize the shirts makes the process super simple. GET THE PATTERN> SUPPLIES (2) coordinating color T-shirts (same style and brand is preferred) Appliqué Lotus Design (part of the free pattern available HERE>) Coordinating or contrasting Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ Size 70/10 Jersey Needles Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer Clover Wonder Clips Removable fabric chalk T-SHIRT NOTES This project consists of two layered T-shirts. It works best to use the same brand, style and size of T-shirt so they nest into each other for…

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  • love bunting with appliqué

    Love Appliqué Bunting

    Love Appliqué Bunting   Valentine’s Day Décor to Sew by Hand or Machine designed by Chelsea Briner, Sew Simple Home Create a festive flag bunting featuring appliqué letters that spell out a special “love” note. Hand this up for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary celebration or birthday party. The following instructions are to sew the project by hand. Alternatively, do the appliqué and topstitching by machine for a quicker version. Use Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread for the machine version and a size 70/10 Universal Needle for stitching. Love Appliqué Bunting Supplies Love Bunting Templates 3 to 5 cotton fabrics (or try Sulky Felty™ for a different, no-fray look) 35” length…

  • No Place Like Home Wall Hanging

    50 States Wall Hanging to Sew

    50 States Wall Hanging There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays Create homey wall art to welcome family and friends and proudly display your city and state at the same time. This free pattern comes with templates for all 50 states, so you can personalize your wall hanging depending on where you (or your family) live.   50 STATES WALL HANGING REQUIREMENTS  Sulky Thread  50 wt. Cotton (construction; featured color: Med Tawny Tan)  12 wt. Cotton Petites™ (hand embroidery; featured colors: Almost Black & True Red  Needles  70/10 Universal Organ® Needles  Hand Embroidery Needles  Fabrics & Stabilizers  (4) 5¼” squares of solid quilting cotton (A; matching or coordinating)  (3)…

  • Quilty Ornament Frames

    Quilted Ornament Frames for Holiday Gifting

    Quilted Ornament Frames by Heidi Pridemore   Create fun quilted ornament frames to hang on the tree, use as gift tags, or place at each plate on the table for a holiday feast. These ornaments feature vinyl pockets to hold photos and appliquéd holiday motifs embellished with sparkly metallic threads. The ornaments measure 5″ diameter. QUILTED ORNAMENT SUPPLIES FABRIC REQUIREMENTS A:  1/4 Yard of Blue Snowflakes or Cream Confetti B:  6” square of White C:  6” square of Bright Blue D:  6” square of Yellow E:  6” square of Hot Pink F:  6” square of Green G: 6” square of Purple ADDITIONAL ORNAMENT MATERIALS Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Assorted…

  • Holiday Mug Rug in the Hoop with Becky Thompson

    Holiday Mug Rug – FREE Webcast! Learn how to create perfect appliqués while making the Designs by Juju Have a Cup of Cheer Mug Rug completely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. REGISTER NOW> Becky Thompson will take you through the project step-by-step. Becky gave up her day-job and retired after 37 years of federal service in 2020 to follow her passion to share her love of quilting and machine embroidery with her viewers on her YouTube channel, Power Tools With Thread. You’ll love her enthusiastic teaching style and contagious energy. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN During this webcast, you’ll learn how to import an appliqué design into a cutting machine…

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  • stitch a quick superhero cape

    Quick Cape Costume for Halloween

    Quick Cape Costume your super simple solution to dressing up this Halloween (or every day you need some superhero energy)! CAPE COSTUME DETAILS This cape is sized for an adult, but easily adaptable for a kid’s costume. Draft a quick pattern, and then sew. Include a superhero-inspired motif, monogram or appliquéd letter to the cape back for fun personalization. No cutting machine is needed for this glittery motif, but if you have one – now’s your chance to use it! It’s easier to use the vinyl shimmer sheet than a fabric appliqué, especially if working with a fabric that can’t tolerate the heat needed for fusible web. Plus, the sticker…

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  • ITH Greeting Cards Session (6)

    Designs by Juju Notebook Embroidery Session

    Designs by Juju Notebook a NEW Embroidery Sewing Session with Sulky Designs by Juju founder, designer and digitizer, Julie Trieb, joins Sulky for another Embroidery Sewing Session! In the Notebook Embroidery Sewing Session, activating on September 13, 2022, embroidery expert Julie Trieb will teach you how to create beautiful custom notebook covers in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Register today to reserve your spot! You will learn how to assemble this project right in the embroidery hoop, how to personalize an appliqué on the notebook front, how to customize the quilting and designs, and much more! The Kit for this Session features Art Gallery Fabrics, shown above, and you…

  • mom shelf pillow

    Shelf Pillow for Mom to Celebrate Mother’s Day

    Shelf Pillow How-Tos celebrate Mom with reverse appliqué & pretty piecing! Celebrate a special mom by gifting her a small shelf pillow, a perfect addition to her spring décor. Swap the “name” to create pillows for anyone in need of a quick gift. The reverse appliqué technique is fun and easy, especially when working with a no-fray fabric, such as Sulky Felty™. SHELF PILLOW SUPPLIES Shelf Pillow Pattern Thread Sulky Cotton + Steel 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® Needles 80/12 Top Stitch Fabrics 6” x 9” felt rectangle (such as Sulky Felty™) 4” x 81/2” floral quilting cotton fabric  (8) 21/2” fabric squares 8” x 81/2” backing fabric 9” length…

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