Gift Ideas
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Ice Cream Pillow Pattern with Plush Fabrics
Ice Cream Pillow a pattern designs by See Kate Sew, modified for plush fabrics An Ice Cream Pillow is the perfect project to sew for National Ice Cream Day and beyond! Begin with a simple pattern and change up a few things to make it out of fun, plush fabrics for a fuzzy, furry stuffy friend that would make any child of any age very, very happy! Go with white fabric for the ice cream for vanilla, brown fabric for chocolate, or look for a polka dot print for sprinkles! Add crosshatch quilting to the cone fabric before assembly to mimic a waffle or sugar cone. This pillow is…
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Backpack Organizer to Sew for Students & More
Backpack Organizer This backpack Organizer is a fun and functional holder for a standard spiral notebook, papers, pens and pencils and more. The vinyl pocket fits an ID, business cards and lens wipes, too. Stitch a Backpack Organizer for anyone entering school this summer/fall or make one for a tote bag. All your papers, receipts and mail is kept neat and tidy in one place. FINISHED SIZE: Approximately 9 3/4″ W x 11 3/4″ H BACKPACK ORGANIZER SUPPLIES Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction & quilting) Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needle Light- to mediumweight fusible interfacing Quilting cotton fabrics (2) 12 1/2″ x 20″ rectangles (main exterior & lining) 11…
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Christmas Appliqué Towels Pattern
Christmas Appliqué Towels Pattern – Yours Free! Grab this Christmas Appliqué Towels pattern, featured in our Merry & Bright 2023 Mystery Box! With Christmas less than six months away, we’re gearing up with projects to add to the must-make queue. These towels make great gifts and also fabulous additions to your holiday décor. Grab the appliqué templates to create a set that says “Holly Jolly” or “Merry Bright,” with dimensional Christmas appliqué that pops off the towel surface. If you missed the Merry & Bright Mystery Box, this was one of the patterns included with the box purchase. Everything needed to create these towels (and much, much more) was included…
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Custom Fabric Baskets with The Sewing Loft
Custom Fabric Baskets a new FREE webcast with the Sewing Loft! Learn how to create functional nesting fabric baskets that have cork fabric borders for structure and style. Use the baskets for storing sewing supplies, fabric cuts, bathroom essentials, or to house a plant! These baskets also make great gifts for the holidays and beyond. Choose from three sizes with options to customize and make them your own. Options include highlighting an orphan quilt block, color blocking, banding and machine embroidery. Heather Valentine of The Sewing Loft shows you how! She’ll also teach you how to work with cork fabrics for the best results every time. Live-streaming on July 9, 2024 at 2pm ET. REGISTER NOW> ABOUT THE SEWING…
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Sew a Pie Carrier with Recipe Card Pocket
Sew a Pie Carrier with Insulated Batting & Adjustable Straps Sew an insulated casserole and/or pie carrier to take to summer gatherings. Include a recipe pocket on the inside, too. Place a homemade pie or casserole dish in the center, complete with the recipe used to make it, and gift the carrier to someone special. This Carrier is shown with a pie tin that’s 9” in diameter at the widest part (upper edge). To use a larger pie tin or deep-dish glass pan, size up by at least 2”, depending on the vessel you plan to transport. PIE CARRIER SUPPLIES (1) 18” cotton fabric square (exterior) 18” square & 5…
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Embroider a Sunhat for Summer
How to Embroider a Sunhat Embroider a sunhat for wearing on summer days, taking on vacation and gifting to a bride-to-be, bachelorette party, friend group. The hat brim is easily personalized with a name or phrase, such as “Miss to Mrs,” “Beach, Please,” or the featured “Vacay Vibes.” Read on to learn how to embroider a sunhat easily using Sulky Cotton Petites Thread and Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer. If you’re headed to Bali with us this October, make yourself an embroidered sunhat and bring it along! (DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR THIS FABULOUS BALI SULKY TRIP IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! FIND OUT MORE HERE>.) SUNHAT SUPPLIES Wide-brim sunhat (like this, this or…
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Business Card Keeper for Dad’s Day Gifting
Business Card Keeper a Great Father’s Day Gift to Sew! Stitch a quick business card keeper for dad this year for Father’s Day. This handy project comes together quickly, and incorporates a handy D-ring connector. The featured pattern is for cork fabric, but you can use any no-fray fabric, such as printed vinyl or microsuede. Read on for tips for working with these other fabrics so you can make several to give to all the dads in your life! BUSINESS CARD KEEPER IN VINYL Cork Fabric Card Wallet Pattern (find this free at SewCanShe.com) Clear/printed vinyl (find this at SallieTomato.com) Sulky Invisible Thread (clear) Organ™ size 90/14 Jeans or Top…
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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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Daypack Pattern in Faux Waxed Canvas
Daypack Pattern Faux Waxed Canvas vs Waxed Canvas This Daypack pattern is a great carryall for every day, sports activities, hiking and more. With its magnetic bar closure and adjustable backpack straps, it’s easy to wear and plenty roomy, too. The interior is lined with laminated cotton fabric, making it a great bag to tote damp swim towels, pet items and athletic shoes. The recommended fabric for the exterior is heavyweight, such as canvas, waxed canvas, faux leather or cork. The featured daypack pattern is made from waxed canvas. Can you tell by the image above which bag is made from waxed canvas and which is made of faux waxed…
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Spa Day Eye Mask In the Hoop
Spa Day Eye Mask an in-the-hoop project from Sulky Create a luxurious spa day eye mask, made of Luxe Cuddle and Satin fabrics, to help calm your mind, body and spirit. This eye mask pattern is done entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. The spa day eye mask is adjustable for different head sizes, simply by shortening or lengthening the elastic. Choose a glittery elastic to add some glam and get to sleep in style. The Luxe Cuddle is a very plush fabric. By sandwiching it between two stabilizer layers, the nap is controlled so even super dense embroidery pops off the surface to add fun embellishment. If…
