Embroidery
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Shoe Bows in Thread
How to Sew Shoe Bows out of Thread Shoe bows, hair bows, sweatshirt bows, backpack bows…bows are all the rage right now. I came across this video for Shoe Bows on TikTok by Flynn_and_Mabel but there were no instructions (that I could find). I just had to try it! My take features 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread. Making the Shoe Bows wasn’t as easy as I anticipated, but once I stitched the first bow I had it down. Of course, I had to share my method with you! SHOE BOW SUPPLIES Pair of canvas shoes (similar to Converse; I found these) Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Thread Removable fabric chalk…
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Valentine Pets Design Collections & Thread Palettes
Valentine Pets Choose from Machine Embroidery, Machine Embroidery Gift Tags & Cross-Stitch Versions Valentine Pets designs are the perfect addition to gifts for a special someone. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s a great holiday for “sewing the love.” You may remember our Christmas Gift Tags, done in the hoop and made of cork fabric. (If you missed that webcast, you can watch it for free HERE.) We’re happy to report that these are back by popular demand, with a Valentine’s Day twist! Our ALL NEW Valentine Pets designs are here, featuring three cat- and three dog-themed designs, ready for gifting to all your fur-baby-loving friends. You can grab the…
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Felty Tote with Bonus Machine Embroidery Label Design
Felty Tote designed by Katie Bartz, featuring a machine embroidery label & SVG file! Stitch a designer Felty tote with colorblocking and exposed seaming techniques. Use Sulky Felty to give the tote a soft feel for a fraction of the cost of wool. Plus, the tote is washable and durable for everyday use. The optional “handmade” tag, made of faux leather, cork or the like, is done in the hoop with bonus embroidery and svg cutting files included! This pattern, with machine embroidery and svg files, is only free for the month of January, 2025. FELTY TOTE SUPPLIES Felty Tote Pattern (free for a limited time!) (2) Rolls of Sulky…
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How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt with or without Embroidery
Sew a T-Shirt Quilt with Confidence JOIN US LIVE on SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 at 2pm ET and learn the basics of making a T-shirt quilt. A T-shirt quilt makes a great gift, as it creates a flood of memories and is a way to commemorate achievements. Plus, making a T-shirt quilt is a wonderful way to reuse and recycle older, worn, well-loved T-shirts into something new that’s sure to be cherished. T-SHIRT QUILT VIRTUAL EVENT During this 90-minute live-streaming event, you’ll learn all about fussy-cutting motifs; preserving areas with holes or stains; proper stabilizing techniques; combining different fabric types; five creative patterns to use; where and how to showcase machine embroidery designs; how to add a personalized quilt label;…
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Felty Ireland Ornament
Felty Ireland Ornament A Felty Ireland Ornament is a great holiday ornament for anyone with Irish roots. If you traveled with us to Ireland this past week, you took the workshop for this appliqué and embroidery project with me, Ellen March! Here’s how I turned the Ireland design into a hanging ornament to commemorate our day trip to the Cliffs of Moher. IRELAND ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Ireland 2024 Appliqué & Hand Embroidery Pattern Sulky Felty (Beige, Heather Green, Pastel Blue, Heather Blue) Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer Sulky 12 wt. Chtton Thread: 712-1838 Cocoa Cream, 712-1180 – Truffle Taupe, 712-1131 – Cloister Brown, 712-1834 – Pea Soup…
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Sunset Sail Mixed Media Art
Sunset Sail designed by BonnaH Co Fiber Arts Celebrate summer with this beach-inspired hoop art that explores techniques in embroidery, felting, and appliqué. Stitch up this modern and textural project with a nod to the classic nautical style shown, using your preferred embroidery stitches or the recommended stitches in this FREE pattern, courtesy of BonnaH Co Fiber Arts. HELPFUL TIPS & CONSIDERATIONS Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Print the pattern page with the Sunset Sail design onto a sheet of Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch. Then, cut the Stick ‘n Stitch slightly bigger than the hoop. Once you stick it to the fabric, the hoop will help keep it in place while…
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How to Embroider Towels with Videos + Designs
Learn How to Embroider Towels with comprehensive videos + five different designs! HOW TO EMBROIDER TOWELS – SULKY SESSION Embroider all the towels with confidence! Learn how to embroider different towel types with extensive video tutorials, written instructions and downloadable designs that are perfect for gift giving, memorable dinner parties and kitchen and bath décor. REGISTER NOW>> You’ll learn the recommended thread, needle and stabilizer to use to embellish a variety of towels, from lightweight linen to plush velour, with tips for using different design types, such as appliqué, embossed and lace. This Session will help you embroider BATH TOWELS, BEACH TOWELS, LINEN TOWELS, WAFFLE WEAVE TOWELS, TEA TOWELS, GOLF TOWELS,…
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Fly a Kite Banner to Embroider & Sew
Fly a Kite Banner Stitch a “Fly a Kite” banner to hang on your front door, pin to a message board or display on a garden flag stake. Add a fun machine embroidery design to celebrate the changing seasons and celebrate the beautiful days ahead! FLY A KITE BANNER SUPPLIES Sulky Hot Cocoa Wall Hanging Pattern (it’s free!) Fat quarter of fabric (front & back) or (2) 10″ x 16″ coordinating fabrics (front & back) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction) Hello Summer Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread and six summer-themed machine embroidery designs in 3 sizes; featured design: Hello Summer Kite) Sulky Stabilizers: Soft…
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Sandhill Sling Videocast + Special Kits from Sulky
Sandhill Sling Videocast – A Live Event from Sulky! JOIN US LIVE on MAY 14, 2024 at 2pm ET and learn tips for making and how to embellish the Sandhill Sling by Noodlehead Patterns! REGISTER & SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Sulky, in partnership with the American Sewing Guild (ASG), brings you this fun, interactive experience LIVE! You can also access the full event on-demand once the livestream ends; the content never expires. You don’t have to be a member of ASG to participate! SANDHILL SLING EVENT DETAILS Together with sewists from across the country, we’ll create a compact, hands-free sling-style bag using faux waxed canvas for a vintage, weathered appearance. Decorative webbing and coordinating thread…
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Felt Bunny Treat Holders
Felt Bunny Treat Holders FELT BUNNY SUPPLY LIST Felt Bunny Treats Holder Templates Sulky Felty™ (white) 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Thread (white & light pink) Low-loft batting scraps 1/8″ to 1/4″-wide decorative ribbon Removable fabric marker or chalk Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Hand embroidery needle PREP & CUTTING Download and print the Felt Bunny Treats PDF. Choose the Large or Small size (or both); cut out. From the white Felty, cut two bunnies. From the batting, cut one bunny. Using a removable fabric marker, outline the bunny shape approximately ¼” inside the outer line; cut along the line. This makes the batting slightly smaller than the Felty so…
