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  • how to embroider a bucket hat

    How to Embroider a Bucket Hat

    Embroider a Bucket Hat for a Fishing Fan Looking for the perfect gift for the angler in your life—or want to make a fun, custom bucket hat for your next outdoor adventure? This quick project is perfect for any fishing fanatic and comes together easily with the right tools and tips. Learn how to embroider a bucket hat, whether it’s readymade or made from a favorite pattern. We’re spotlighting the “Bite Me Bass” embroidery design from Embroidery Library, stitched with Sulky 40 wt. Rayon Thread for eye-catching color and sheen, and stabilized with Sulky Stiffy to keep the design crisp. Let’s dive in! EMBROIDER A BUCKET HAT – SUPPLIES Bucket…

  • Celebrations Gift Tags Machine Embroidery Designs

    Celebrations Gift Tags and Designs for All Occasions

     New! Celebrations In-the-Hoop Gift Tag Designs Elevate your gift-giving with our brand-new Celebrations Gift Tag Collections – perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just to say “thinking of you.” CELEBRATIONS DESIGN DETAILS TWO Stitching Styles:✔️ In-the-Hoop Machine Embroidery – Create fully finished tags with ease, stitched right in the hoop! Shown above made in Sulky Felty (using our all new Spring Felty Assortment) and cork fabric. ✔️ “Flat” Designs – Perfect for stitching onto other projects or using as small motifs (no tag outline). Shown below on napkins (sew sweet!) and a Greeting Card (learn how it’s done HERE). ALSO available for Cross-Stitchers! Our Cross-Stitch Chart Collection lets you stitch these…

  • Slice of Summer Sulky Mystery Box

    Unbox the Sunshine with the Slice of Summer Mystery Box! Summer just got a whole lot sweeter! Introducing the 2025 Slice of Summer Mystery Box – a MEGA box of exclusive goodies designed to kickstart your creativity and fill your sewing space with sunny vibes. Whether you’re stitching poolside or staying cool in your sewing room, this box is bursting with everything you need for a season of fun, fabulous projects. GRAB A BOX NOW> What’s Inside? It’s a Mystery… But Here’s a Hint! We won’t spoil the surprise, but we can tell you this box is packed with: Full-size products (no tiny samples here!) Summer-inspired project kits Exclusive embroidery…

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  • Nautical Napkins

    Nautical Napkins with Sea-Worthy Machine Embroidery

    How to Make Nautical Napkins with Machine Embroidery Give your table a touch of coastal charm with these easy and fun Nautical Napkins! Whether you’re planning a beach-themed dinner party or crafting a handmade gift for a sea-loving friend, adding a machine embroidery design to napkin blanks is a simple way to elevate everyday linens. Follow the steps below to create your own set using the playful “Let’s Get Salty” design by Urban Threads combined with Sulky stabilizers and threads. 🌊 Nautical Napkins Supplies Nautical-inspired machine embroidery design(Featured: “Let’s Get Salty” by Urban Threads – 3.85″ x 2.66″) Napkin blanks (cotton or linen work well) Sulky Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer (water-soluble, fabric-like)…

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  • Let Your Dreams Grow – Embroidery Designs for Hand & Machine

    Let Your Dreams Grow – Embroidery Designs for Hand & Machine

    Let Your Dreams Grow This Let Your Dreams Grow design is available for hand and machine embroidery. Stitch the design onto fabric for a mini quilt, table runner, wall hanging and more. The inspirational message is perfect to incorporate into a graduation gift or Mother’s Day project. MACHINE EMBROIDERY VERSION An inspirational design, the Let Your Dreams Grow Machine Embroidery Design showcases beautiful Sulky 40 wt. Rayon Threads in springy colors. Use the design as a focal point in a Mini Quilt, quilt block, tote bag, wearables, and more! Our Let Your Dreams Grow Mini Quilt Pattern comes FREE with the purchase of this design!  Finished size: 7” W x…

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  • embossed embroidery towels

    Embossed Embroidered Towel Set

    Embossed Embroidered Towel Set Great Gift Alert! Looking for a thoughtful, practical, and personalized gift for a recent graduate heading off to college? An embroidered towel set with an elegant embossed design is the perfect choice. Not only does it add a touch of luxury to dorm life, but it’s also a functional keepsake that stands out in shared laundry rooms. We’ll walk you through how to create your own embossed towel set—from choosing the right materials to stitching a design that pops. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or just getting started, this project combines creativity with heartfelt gifting. EMBOSSED EMBROIDERED TOWEL SET SUPPLIES Towel set: include a bath towel…

  • Star Wars® Fabric Tote

    Star Wars® Fabric Tote

    Star Wars® Fabric Tote – Quilted with Metallic Thread Create a Star Wars® Fabric Tote for “Star Wars Day™”, happening in a couple of days, and head to the cinema in style! This featured pattern comes in three sizes; and the small one featured here is perfect for toting a blanket, sweatshirt, snacks and more. The side pockets hold your phone and keys (and more) to hold everything you need for the perfect movie outing. The Star Wars® Revenge of the Sith (episode III), has been released for a limited run in theaters, so you can watch a great Star Wars® flick on the big screen with your new Star…

  • Muffin Appliqué Placemat

    Muffin Appliqué Placemat

    MUFFIN APPLIQUÉ PLACEMAT Designed by Renate Bieber Create a pieced muffin appliqué placemat with or without a cherry on top. This placemat makes a great addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, birthday soiree and more! Finished size: 11 ½” x 16 ½” MUFFIN PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Muffin Appliqué Templates Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread (quilting) Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Organ® size 80/12 & 90/14 Universal Needles Sulky KK2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Low-loft batting Fabrics 1/3 yard each of three coordinating fabrics (fabric 1, 2 & 3) (2) coordinating fabric remnants (muffin appliqué) CUTTING & PREP Fabric 1 (white): cut one 4 ¾”…

  • Graduation Greeting Cards

    Graduation Greeting Card In the Hoop

    GRADUATION GREETING CARD Learn to embroider a Graduation Greeting Card, Happy Birthday Card and more by taking our start anytime Embroidery Session with Designs by Juju! In this Session, embroidery expert Julie Trieb of Designs by Juju teaches you how to create beautiful custom greeting cards in the hoop of your embroidery machine. After purchasing the Greeting Cards Session, you’ll have access to a special collection of the six designs shown below. To create Graduation Greeting Cards, or cards for other special occasions, grab more Designs by Juju card designs! The videos throughout the Session will teach you the basics, from how to embroider on card stock (hint: try specialty…

  • Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag

    Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag

    Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…

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