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Mystery Quilt Along with Ashley Hough
Mystery Quilt Along with Sulky Follow along week by week as we unveil a new quilt block tutorial. At the end of three weeks, you’ll have enough blocks sewn to create our 2023 Sulky Mystery Quilt! Each week, you’ll learn how to construct a new quilt block with extensive video instruction; then, we’ll tell you how many of that block to make while you wait for the next tutorial to drop into your inbox. Ashley Hough, designer and instructor for National Quilters Circle and other publications, will show you every step of the way. In the final fourth week, you’ll compile the blocks into a beautiful quilt that measures 76″ square. You’ll also learn several…
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Candy Covers Made in the Hoop
Candy Covers, Gift Tags, Air Fresheners & More! Candy covers are a sweet way to package Halloween treats to give as gifts, party favors and display. Sue O’Very, of Sookie Sews, shares her Sugar Skulls ITH design with us and shows off the versatility of this design with tons of creative options! CANDY COVERS DESIGN DETAILS The Candy Covers started out as Air Freshener Covers! That’s right! Sue designed these air fresheners to fit traditional tree-shaped air fresheners that are typically sold at car washes and big-box stores. (In fact, she presented the project for our August Webcast – Register today if you missed it!) While developing the project, we…
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Halloween Machine Cross-Stitch Flag to Make
Halloween Machine Cross-Stitch for garden flags, signs, totes & more! Stitch a quick Halloween machine cross-stitch garden flag to hang near your front door. This design is available as a single download (with tons of size options) and as part of a collection of four. Designed by Urusula Michael, this cross-stitch is done entirely on the embroidery machine so you don’t have to count a thing! Grab a garden flag blank to make things even simpler, or stitch your own using fun Halloween-print fabrics. HALLOWEEN MACHINE CROSS-STITCH FLAG SUPPLIES Garden flag blank (or fabrics to make your own) Halloween machine cross-stitch design of your choice Sulky Tear-Easy™ or Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer…
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Maker’s Mat that Protects & Serves
Make a Maker’s Mat Place this Maker’s Mat under your sewing machine to store sewing supplies and protect your work surface. The Maker’s Mat prevents your machine from slipping on the table during sewing, and the padded double-layer pockets hold all sorts of notions, tools and spools. This is the perfect project to kick off National Sewing Month! MAKER’S MAT SUPPLIES Sulky Thread 50 wt. Cotton+Steel Thread by Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread (featured: Iris) Fabric (2) 22″ squares of coordinating quilting cotton fabrics (front & back) (1) 12″ x 22″ rectangle each of coordinating quilting cotton fabric (back pocket) (1) 9½” x 22″ rectangle each of coordinating quilting…
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Creative Rope Basket – How to Embroider & Personalize
Jump on the creative Rope Basket trend! This on-demand Session activates September 12, 2023. Reserve your spot today! Rope baskets are back and better than ever! Learn the best construction method and how to embroider directly onto the rope base to create a fun & functional basket for your office, sewing room & more. Plus, you’ll learn how to add designer touches, such as different handles, fabric strips & inserts, a sturdy base (with or without feet) & finishing flourishes to your creative rope basket. The featured sewing-themed design, Vibrant Notions Wreath shown above, is FREE for all Session registrants, courtesy of Embroidery Library & Urban Threads! This design comes in two sizes (for a 4×4…
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How to Sew A Tooth Fairy Pillow
How to Sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow for National Tooth Fairy Day! Learn how to sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow in a few easy steps. Sulky Felty makes a great tooth-shaped pocket, while a bit of hand embroidery stitches a smile. Dive into your button stash for the eyes, and hang the pillow from braided cord. This keepsake gift is sure to be one that’s treasured. TOOTH FAIRY PILLOW SUPPLIES 3″ square of Sulky Felty – white (2) 4 1/2″ squares of quilting cotton fabric Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needle Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread (colors as desired for eyes and mouth details) Hand…
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Felt Bats Table Runner
Felt Bats for Your Spooky Table Tons of flying 3D felt bats come together with Sulky Holoshimmer Thread to create a fun and whimsical table runner for Halloween decorating. The narrow table runner size allows for placing more fun spooky decorations around the table without interfering with place settings. Or place it on a mantel or buffet table to decorate for a fun party. Bat designed by Ameroonie Designs, amerooniedesigns.com. FINISHED SIZE: 9 1/4” x 42” FELT BAT TABLE RUNNER SUPPLIES Roll of Sulky Felty – Black 1/3 yard of 44”-wide quilting cotton fabric (backing) Sulky Holoshimmer Thread (appliqué; featured color: Gold) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction & topstitching;…
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Owl Themed Holiday Designs at Sulky
Have an Owl Themed Holiday Owl Be Home for Christmas – a NEW machine embroidery collection from Sulky! Owl be Home for Christmas is a collection of six owl themed holiday designs, perfect for stitched greeting cards, home décor, wearables, stockings and more. Each design comes in two sizes, for a 4×4 and 5×7 hoop. here is some inspiration for using these designs for Christmas in July – when we plan our makes for the holiday season! Featured Sulky Rayon Thread colors: 942-1119 Dk. Mauve 942-1190 Med Burgundy 942-1070 Gold 942-1819 Outback 942-1017 Pastel Peach 942-1001 Bright White 942- 1204 Pastel Jade 942-1284 Dk. Winter Sky 942-0580 Mint Julep 942-1517…
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Sun Sand Sea Cross Stitch Chart & Machine Embroidery Design
Sun Sand Sea Cross Stitch Chart Freebie! plus NEW Machine Embroidery Design Designed by Kate Johnson of You Too More This simple and fun Sun Sand Sea Cross Stitch project is easy to carry along with you on the go this summer, stitching away while traveling or lounging by the pool. Toss your supplies into a stitch pouch, resealable bag or beach tote and take off! Embellish a tote bag, kitchen towel or create hoop art with this cute design that’s sure to add some sunshine to your summer. Grab the free cross-stitch chart HERE. SUN SAND SEA SUPPLIES Thread Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites 712-1253 Dk. Sapphire 712-1292 Heron…
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Citrus Slice Placemats
Citrus Slice Placemats – a Summery Set Create quilted citrus slices for your summery table with simple appliqué methods. Create your own pattern (with or without seeds!). A set of these Citrus Slice Placemats will look great on your outdoor table for a summer brunch, birthday lunch or pool party! CITRUS SLICE PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Patternmaking materials (paper, pencil, hand embroidery hoop or compass) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (white or off-white to match pith & color to match citrus fabric) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Citrus-colored fabrics (approximately two 16″ squares for each placemat) White or off-white fabric (approximately one 15″ square for each placemat) Low-loft batting (approximately one 16″…
