Inspiration
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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…
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Top 5 Must-Makes for the New Year
Top 5 Must-Makes for the New Year In my top 5 must makes for 2025, I’ve included a variety of projects that speak to the trends we’ll see in the coming months (and beyond). If you missed our Trend Report that outlines some of these emerging trends for crafting and beyond, check out this post. From home decor to garments and quilts, there’s something for everyone to make on this “top 5” list! Read on and add one (or more) of these projects to your must-make queue for 2025 and celebrate these fun trends with sewing. MUST-MAKE 1: APPLIQUÉ SIDE-SEAM BOWS Designs by Juju hopped on the “Cowgirl Chic” trend…
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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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Embroider an Ornament for Travel Destinations
How to Embroider an Ornament that Commemorates Your Travels Embroider an ornament using the city, state or country you last visited. This simple project makes a great gift for travel buddies, family reunion attendees and more. Plus, an ornament blank makes a great gift tag, place holder and garland, too! TRAVEL ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Ornament Blank (such as this or one that is meant to hold a photo) Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch™ Stabilizer 5″ square of cotton fabric Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread ORNAMENT INSPIRATION This ornament design was inspired by our Sulky Bali trip with Craftours. Since we had an entire day devoted to making our own batik fabric,…
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Quilted Casserole Hot Pad
QUILTED CASSEROLE HOT PAD TO SEW A quilted Casserole Hot Pad is the answer to having to use 2 (or even 3) pot holders for large casserole pans. With one large hot pad, you can keep your buffet (or Thanksgiving) table neat, tidy, organized and pretty all at the same time. Strip-piece the top with a simple method, and then quilt through all layers. Add ties to easily roll and secure the hot pad for storing. Grab the free pattern today! Quilted Casserole Hot Pad Supplies Casserole Hot Pad Pattern (free download!) Fabrics fat quarter of cotton print (backing & fussy cut center square) 6” x 16” rectangle of coordinating cotton…
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Comfy & Cozy Fall Mystery Box is HERE
2024 FALL MYSTERY BOX FROM SULKY As the temps get cooler, daylight shrinks and the leaves begin to change, enjoy the warm hues of fall with this Mega Mystery Box. Included project inspiration will give you cozy and comfy feels, have you sipping hot soups and toasting fresh bread to get in the spirit of all things autumn. You find some of your favorite Sulky Threads, plus goodies and gifts to ready your home with crafty handmade goods. PURCHASE A MYSTERY BOX TODAY! WHAT’S IN THE BOX? You may be wondering what’s in the box? Welp, that’s the MYSTERY! We’ve carefully curated this surprise box with loads of items to…
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Halloween Wreath with Freestanding Patch Embellishments
Dress up a basic vine wreath with Halloween patches and spooky embellishments to add to your Halloween décor. This Halloween wreath is made special with the addition of our Halloween Potions Palette Designs, which comes with six designs in three sizes. Grab a wreath “blank” and make it your own! HALLOWEEN WREATH SUPPLIES Basic grapevine wreath Sulky Halloween Potions Thread Palette Sulky Fabri-Solvy Stabilizer Various floral accessories, velvet pumpkins, etc. FREESTANDING HALLOWEEN PATCHES The Halloween Potions Palette comes with 10 spools of Sulky 40 wt. Rayon Thread plus six patch designs with spooky phrases. Choose the smallest size if making several, so you can scatter them across the wreath and…
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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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Quilted Mandalorian Paper Piecing Project
Quilted Mandalorian by Pitcher’s Boutique Create a quilted Mandalorian and add him to a pillow, table runner or larger quilt project. With the help of Sulky Paper Solvy, you won’t have to pick out tiny pieces of paper within the seams, as the stabilizer paper is entirely water-soluble. After piecing, quilt the Mandalorian with Sulky Glowy or Poly Sparkle Thread to add a bit of glitz and fun special effects to the piece. Let’s get started, and May the Sewing Force by with You. ABOUT THE MANDALORIAN PATTERN This FREE Mandalorian Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern is designed by Pitcher’s Boutique, and they also carry “Baby Yoda,” a.k.a. Grogu, FPP patterns…
