Sulky Education

  • T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift

    T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift A T-shirt quilt graduation gift is a thoughtful way to put all those school tees to use! Whether you have a little one graduating from Elementary School, Middle School, High School or College, a T-shirt quilt is a keepsake gift that’s sure to be cherished. Learn how to make a T-shirt quilt, including fussy-cutting motifs; preserving areas that have holes or stains; proper stabilizing techniques; and more in our start anytime T-Shirt Quilt videocast. You’ll also learn about combining different fabric types in our 5-in-1 T-shirt quilt pattern! With several ways to quilt the finished piece, including in-the-hoop methods, using a long-arm machine or service and…

  • Serger Buying Guide

    Serger Buying Guide + Projects to Get Started

    Serger Buying Guide + Fun Starter Projects A Serger Buying Guide is a smart tool that helps you determine what to look for when purchasing a serger. For National Serger Month, we’re providing you with a FREE Serger Buying Guide, which you can print and bring to your sewing machine dealer. If you know the features you want to use, the serger applications you want to explore, and the projects you want to sew, you’ll be better equipped to purchase a serger that’s right for you. SERGER SESSIONS Once you purchase your serger, using the Serger Buying Guide, you’ll need to know how to use it! We’ve got you covered…

  • Patches Session for Embroidery

    ALL THE PATCHES SESSION with Sulky

    PATCHES EMBROIDERY SESSION In this ALL THE PATCHES Embroidery Session, you’ll learn how to create all sorts of different freestanding patches. You’ll work in the hoop of your embroidery machine in this self-guided, start-anytime Session! Plus, you’ll turn practice to project using a special curated patch design collection from Embroidery Library & Urban Threads, with or without a kit. Plus, learn how to customize a blank patch using a design of your choice. We’ll show you how to merge design files and how to use your own artwork to create a patch that’s all your own. Learn how to navigate a digitizing site or digitize your own patch designs using specialty…

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  • Free-Motion Fun

    Free-Motion Fun for Beginners & Experts

    Free-Motion Fun Free-motion fun quilting is a technique that isn’t as hard as it seems. With the proper machine setup and a few expert tips, you’ll be prepared to drop the sewing machine feed dogs and start painting fabrics with thread. Read on for a free practice printable and take your quilting to new heights! The featured “Spool of Thread” design is by Lori Kennedy, author of 180 Doodle Quilting Designs: Free-Motion Ideas for Blocks Borders and Beyond, compiled by Karen Burns for Martingale & Company (used with permission). Grab the design HERE and print it onto a sheet of Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer to begin your free-motion fun…

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  • Kitchen Stitchin Set with AccuQuilt

    Kitchen Stitchin Set to Sew with AccuQuilt

    KITCHEN STITCHIN SET TO SEW – FREE SULKY EVENT! Create a Kitchen Stitchin set, including a Mini Oven Mitt and matching appliqué towel, by combining machine embroidery with (or without) an AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. During this event on March 11, 2025 at 2pm ET, you’ll learn how to use AccuQuilt Dies to easily cut shapes and entire patterns to get to the sewing faster, with better accuracy. You’ll also learn how to create the featured Mini Oven Mitt and matching Kitchen Towel using templates and traditional in-the-hoop appliqué methods if you don’t have a Fabric Cutter just yet. REGISTER NOW> KITCHEN STITCHIN WEBCAST DETAILS Update your kitchen for spring…

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  • Top Tips for Machine Embroidery with Sue Hausmann

    Machine Embroidery Top Tips from Sue Hausmann

    Machine Embroidery Top Tips with Sue Hausmann, sewing expert & host of America Sews   The following machine embroidery top tips answer a lot of questions we get at Sulky, whether asked during one of our virtual events, via email or on our Ask the Experts page. These have been answered by Sue Hausmann, one of the most knowledgeable people in the embroidery industry. To celebrate National Embroidery Month, Sue is here with her expert advice! If you missed Sue’s first installment, Machine Embroidery FAQs, read that here. ABOUT SUE HAUSMANN     Sue Hausmann has been sewing since her first 4-H project at the age of 10 and she…

  • finished custom fabric baskets

    Easter Fabric Baskets with Embroidery & Quilting

    Easter Fabric Baskets Stitch an Easter fabric basket featuring machine embroidery and quilting. The cork border and handles add a bit of fun sophistication. And, the foam interlining provides nice structure so the basket stands up on its own, ready for treats from the Easter Bunny. Start with our Fabric Baskets Kit, with pattern by Heather Valentine of the Sewing Loft, and choose from three basket sizes. Then, grab a design from our Bunny Hop Collection for a bright, springy touch. EASTER FABRIC BASKET SUPPLIES Fabric Baskets Kit Bunny Hop Machine Embroidery Palette Sulky Bobbin Thread Sulky KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive KIT INCLUDES Stackable Fabric Baskets Digital Pattern by The Sewing…

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  • 3D Hair Embroidery Cover Image

    Learn 3D Hair Embroidery Techniques with Sulky & EmbroiderShoppe

    3D HAIR EMBROIDERY WEBCAST Learn how to stitch intricately crafted 3D hair embroidery in the hoop, using a unique jump style thread method from EmbroiderShoppe. Register for our 3D Hair Embroidery Webcast and create fun hair styles out of thread. Add fabric-scrap appliqué elements and choose from a variety of skin tones and hair shades for personalizing the finished project. Use the design to create a pillow, wall art, t-shirt or sweatshirt, display or card to give to a special friend. Live-streaming on February 11, 2025 at 2pm ET. Register today to reserve your spot >> The featured 3D Hair Embroidery exclusive 3D Girlfriends design, By EmbroiderShoppe, comes with two…

  • 5 projects for freestanding lace hearts

    Freestanding Lace Hearts + Gift Giving Options

    FREESTANDING LACE HEARTS – 5 CREATIVE USES Create freestanding lace hearts to wear as earrings; wrap around napkins for a lovely brunch; use as cake toppers and more! These machine embroidery designs are perfect for Valentine’s Day projects but also work all year round. Combine the freestanding lace hearts designs to create different project versions to suit your style, stringing several together with jump rings, ribbon or twine. Share the hearts with friends for a perfect “gal-entines” gift! Grab a kit to have everything you need to create loads of freestanding lace hearts, with included earring hardware and jump rings to make a variety of projects. PROJECT KIT DETAILS Grab…

  • Ultimate Phone Case

    In-the-Hoop Ultimate Phone Case Session – Designs by Juju + Sulky

    Create the Ultimate Phone Case, with strap and personalization options, and matching Cork Key Fob designed by Designs by Juju! This on-demand Session activates October 15, 2024. Reserve your spot today! Create the Ultimate hands-free Phone Case in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Designed by Designs by Juju, the Phone Case comes in multiple sizes to fit various phone models, with a NEW larger bonus size only available with this Session. Choose to add a Wristlet Strap or an adjustable (and removable!) Crossbody Strap, both made of high-end cork fabric. Or omit the strap for a case that easily fits into a larger bag or tote. Plus, make a matching cork Key Fob that’s also removable and easily personalized with a monogram, letter…

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