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    Quilting with Glowy Thread: a Gingham Quilt for Star Gazers

    August 28, 2020 /

    Quilting with Glowy Thread by Melanie Call of A Bit of Scrap Stuff This Glowy Gingham Quilt is calling all star gazers! That’s right! You can use Sulky Glowy™ thread for quilting and have a glow-in-the-dark quilt for a night of star gazing, camping or to gift to those littles who are afraid of the dark. Finished size: 50″ x 59″ SUPPLIES Thread: 4 spools of Sulky Glowy – White (quilting), 50 wt. Cotton+Steel™ Thread by Sulky (piecing) Sulky 60 wt. Bobbin Thread (bobbin) FREE Pattern: Gingham Quilt by A Bit of Scrap Stuff Organ® size 90/14 Top Stitch needle (quilting), 80/12 Top Stitch needle (piecing) Fabric: Star Gazer collection…

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    How to Sew Faux Leather + Machine Embroidery Bag Tag

    June 10, 2020 /

    How to Sew Faux Leather + Machine Embroidery Bag Tag –Sallie Tomato Faux Leather Tour- If you’ve ever wondered how to sew faux leather without sticking and puckering, this post is for you! It helps to use a great quality faux leather, such as Sallie Tomato faux leather. It’s soft, pliable and comes in three textures. This vegan leather looks just like the real thing but is much easier to sew and care for, plus it’s way more affordable! This is the best faux leather I’ve ever sewn. It feels like butter and is very easily manipulated. Sallie Tomato also makes GREAT bag patterns. You may have made our exclusive…

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    Makeup Brush Roll – Quick Mother’s Day Gift

    May 1, 2020 /

    MAKEUP BRUSH ROLL Quick Mother’s Day Gift Dive into your stash and grab a fat quarter of cute fabric to make this makeup brush roll. This gift makes a great Mother’s Day present that fits not only makeup brushes, but also pencils, paint brushes, sewing notions and more. Fill it with trinkets to add to the gift, or leave it as-is and let the recipient decide what to tote inside. The addition of vinyl is completely optional, but protects the inside of the roll from makeup or art-supply debris, making it easily washable with a damp cloth. Alternatively, use laminated cotton for the interior and exterior. However, if using quilting…

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  • Knit Pajamas – Patterns to Make & Give + Hemming Tips & Tricks

    December 3, 2019 /

    Knit Pajamas for All! Knit pajamas make great holiday gifts, whether you make them to match for holiday greeting cards or make them different to suit each recipient’s interests. My children have come to expect new pajamas each Christmas and I like to change them up a bit year after year. They’ll get footie pajamas here or a cozy onesie there. Whether I change the fabric type or the style, they’re all a bit different. This year I’m making knit pajamas for the kiddos. I’m even making myself a pair, using a FREE leggings pattern! In the past I’ve made flannel PJs, nightshirts for my girls and fleece PJ pants…

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    Paper Pieced Ornament Table Topper by Vicki Holloway A paper pieced ornament table topper is a quick and easy project to add to your existing Christmas decor. The vinyl appliques showcase an extra sparkle of glittery sequins, neatly contained and movable for an interactive experience.   SUPPLIES Finished Paper Pieced Ornament Table Topper measures 24″ square. Sulky may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links on our posts. Sulky Paper Solvy   Cotton + Steel thread by Sulky (neutral, white or otherwise matching the background fabric) Sulky clear Invisible thread (optional; for stitching the vinyl applique blocks) 12 gauge Vinyl (30″ long and 8″ wide, cut into four 6…

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