Gift Ideas
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Hexi Key Fob with Felt Shamrock
Hexi Key Fob for Quick St. Patrick’s Day Gifts This hexi key fob is a great project to use up leftover hexagons from English paper piecing projects. If you don’t have leftover hexagons, they’re easily cut to whatever size you desire. You can also make several hexi key fobs with the help of an AccuQuilt Fabric Cutter. Read on for the tips and tutorial. The following tutorial is for a 1¼”-wide hexi key ring. To create another size, use a precut hexagon template or a fabric cutting die in the desired size. Learn more about using fabric cutters in our FREE webcast: Kitchen Stitchin’. Register today! HEXI KEY FOB SUPPLIES…
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Micro-Embroideries on Shoes Using Stick ‘n Stitch
Micro-embroideries on Shoes Micro-embroidery on shoes is a fun and creative way to personalize footwear. Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer is the best way to transfer the embroidery to shoes while Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread gives the embroidery a beautiful, delicate texture. The beauty of this trend is the attention to detail in the small motifs. You can embroider anything from flowers to geometric patterns or even tiny illustrations. It’s a perfect way to elevate a pair of plain shoes into something one-of-a-kind. Choose a canvas shoe, such as Converse or Keds, and get stitching! SHOE EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES Pair of cloth or canvas shoes Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer …
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Felty Bunny Garland – with Printable Templates
Felty Bunny Garland Free Pattern Create an adorable Felty Bunny Garland for your Easter decorations with this digital pattern! You can also make this for a baby shower or birthday party. Or even make individual Felty Bunny freestanding stuffies for place cards or gifts. FELTY BUNNY GARLAND SUPPLIES Felty Bunny Garland Pattern (it’s free!) 1 spool each Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread 733-1115 Lt. Pink 733-1046 Teal 733-1292 Heron Blue Sulky Totally Stable™ Stabilizer Sulky Felty™ Pink Turquoise Light Blue Organ® Topstitch Needles (size 90/14) 60” length of thin cording or yarn Polyester fiberfill White pompom (for each bunny tail) Sulky Multipurpose Turning Tool Thick darning needle Craft glue PATTERN…
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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…
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Bunny Embroidered Onesies and Tees
EASTER BUNNY EMBROIDERED ONESIES & TEES Samples by Judy Briley Embroider an Easter bunny onesie and/or tee for a little one in your life. Choose from one of our cute Bunny Hop machine embroidery designs to make it extra special. SUPPLIES FOR EMBROIDERED ONESIE Bunny Hop Machine Embroidery Palette Sulky Bobbin Thread (color to match onesie) Machine Embroidery Design (4.69” x 4.75” or smaller, depending on size of onesie) Sulky Sticky+™ Stabilizer Sticky+ Slitting Pen Sulky Tender Touch™ Stabilizer Organ® Needles: 75/11 Embroidery Removable Fabric Marker (such as a Frixion highlighter) Pinking shears or scalloped scissors HOOPING ONESIE Load the chosen design onto the machine and plan to use the…
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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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2025 TRENDS + LAST-MINUTE GIFTS TO MAKE
2025 TRENDS + Last-Minute Gifts to Make The 2025 trends are bring forecasted for the craft industry and we’re excited to see that some trends are sticking around while others are new twists on old favorites. Read on to hear about more emerging trends and click on the ones that speak to you! Plus, find last-minute gift ideas to make in time for holiday gift-giving. MEDITERRANEAN THEMES As we begin to put 2024 to rest, I can’t help but reflect on the past year and review everything I’ve sewn, all that I’ve learned and the places I’ve been that have changed my worldview and inspired my passion for sewing. I…
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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…
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Valentine Punch Needle – 3 Patterns & Thread Kit
Valentine Punch Needle Patterns Designed by Heidi Pridemore, the Whimsical Workshop Valentine punch needle embroidery is a fun and accessible craft that allows you to create beautifully textured designs. Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Threads add a luxurious touch to punch needle projects, with their rich colors and silky sheen. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to infuse your home with handmade love, and what better way to do that than with personalized Valentine Punch Needle Ornaments? Read on to learn the steps to craft heartwarming punch needle ornaments that can be used as decorations, gift toppers or keepsakes. Whether you’re new to punch needle or a seasoned pro, this project…
