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Fuzzy Llama In the Hoop Machine Embroidery
Fuzzy Lama an in-the-hoop design for mini quilts, pillows, wall hangings & more Say “I Love Ewe” with a fuzzy llama project, designed by Desiree Habicht of Desiree’s Designs, made entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Choose to make either a pillow or wall hanging, using the same method and kit. Because we’re celebrating National Embroidery Month during the “month of LOVE,” we want to bring you this project and kit at an amazing deal, only available while supplies last! Plus, if you register for the on-demand video/event for this project, you can grab a FREE Heart Scrollwork machine embroidery design from Sulky! Read on for more details.…
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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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Velvet Table Runner with Ruching & Embroidery
Velvet Table Runner with Ruching & Embroidery by Katrina Walker Add a little glam to your next festive gathering by combining luxe ruched velvet, softly shimmering silk dupioni, and sparkling machine embroidery in one beautifully elegant table runner. Use a gathering foot on your serger to make the ruching fast and easy. This table runner works for an upscale holiday dinner party or Valentine’s Day dinner. Note: Yardage will vary depending on the desired length of the table runner. It is recommended to cut the velvet fabric twice as long as the main dupioni piece to ensure it will fit. You can piece the velvet if needed to achieve…
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Holiday Hand Embroidery Napkin Set
Holiday Hand Embroidery Napkin Set Designed by Heidi Pridemore Holiday Hand Embroidery Napkins make a great hostess gift for the holidays. It’s also a nice touch to have newly embroidered napkins on your festive holiday table! Add a personal touch to your table setting or create a memorable handmade gift with these beautiful hand embroidered napkins that feature a classic chain stitch. If you’re new to hand embroidery, this tutorial will help you transform simple napkins into charming, custom pieces that look expensive and upscale. And if you’re a handwork veteran, you’ll love the simple design transfer method that allows you to use any font of your choice to mimic…
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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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Patchwork Christmas Stocking with Stabilizer Grid
Patchwork Christmas Stocking Sew a Patchwork Christmas Stocking using a stabilizer grid for accurate piecing. Quilt the stocking for dimension and interest, bringing in specialty threads that add sparkle. Create a matching set or coordinating stockings that feature the same or similar fabrics, speaking to the recipient’s interests. PATCHWORK CHRISTMAS STOCKING SUPPLIES The following supplies are enough to make one stocking. Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Extra Stabilizer Printed Stocking Template (Courtesy of Lunden Designs; print pages 3, 4, and 5, omitting the cuff instructions) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (piecing & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Poly Sparkle™ Thread (quilting) Assorted 2 1/2″-wide fabric strips (for patchwork front; enough for 77…
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Embroider an Ornament for Travel Destinations
How to Embroider an Ornament that Commemorates Your Travels Embroider an ornament using the city, state or country you last visited. This simple project makes a great gift for travel buddies, family reunion attendees and more. Plus, an ornament blank makes a great gift tag, place holder and garland, too! TRAVEL ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Ornament Blank (such as this or one that is meant to hold a photo) Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch™ Stabilizer 5″ square of cotton fabric Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread ORNAMENT INSPIRATION This ornament design was inspired by our Sulky Bali trip with Craftours. Since we had an entire day devoted to making our own batik fabric,…
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Patchwork Christmas Pillow
Patchwork Christmas Pillow – Free Pattern Create a festive patchwork Christmas pillow, featuring holiday prints. Map out your own grid onto fusible stabilizer to stitch perfectly accurate seams in a fraction of the time. To finish, quilt the pillow top and back in the manner of your choice and add piping for a designer touch. Grab this free Sulky pattern and create a pillow set for the holidays! Finished Size: 16” square PATCHWORK CHRISTMAS PILLOW SUPPLIES Patchwork Christmas Pillow Pattern (it’s free!) 16” Pillow Form Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer Extra Stabilizer 2½”-wide assorted fabric strips (a jelly roll works perfect for this) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (piecing) 18” square…
