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Luxe Lounge Wraps for the Holidays
Create Luxe Lounge Wraps to Wear for the Holiday Season Luxe Lounge Wraps allow us to remain comfortable yet fashionable for holiday gatherings, photos and more this winter. The DIY Lounge Wrap pattern is so versatile – you can dress it up or down depending on the fabrics you choose! Specialty knits and velvets are great choices for holiday attire, keeping you cozy yet chic. Choose a sweater knit in a fun holiday print, like THIS ONE from So Sew English. Or opt for a plush velvet like THIS ONE, also from So Sew English. The little bit of spandex in the fabric give this fabric a great stretch, making…
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Peekaboo Pets Dog & Cat Embroidery Designs
Introducing Peekaboo Pets! A machine embroidery collection featuring cute dogs & cats The Peekaboo Pets embroidery collection is finally here in time for holiday gift making, pet project making & more. These dogs and cats can be peeking out from the top of a pocket or bag, looking cute and furry. Each of the pets are embroidered using Sulky Filaine™ Thread with Sulky Rayon Thread for detail work, available individually or as a collection. ABOUT FILAINE THREAD Filaine is a 12 wt., 100% acrylic thread that “blooms” when brushed with our Filaine Wire Brush, creating the look of faux fur. Our Fur Filaine Thread Assortment coordinates with the Peekaboo Pets…
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Love to Craft – NEW Knitting & Crochet Themed Design Collection
Love to Craft? Show the world! NEW Love to Craft Embroidery Design Collection Debut! This Love to Craft design collection expresses your love for all the crafty things! If you love to knit or crochet, you’ll love these cute yarn-themed images, complete with tools and even a kitty. DESIGN DETAILS Embellish crafting and sewing totes, zipper pouches and even pet projects with these adorable designs. Also available is a thread palette, which includes the six thread colors featured in the collection AND the design downloads so you can get right to the embroideries without having to search for the right threads. Each design fits within a 4×4 hoop, but you…
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Sewing Grab Bag – Fall Mystery Box is Here!
The Sulky Fall Mystery Box is here to stir up your creativity with fun products to use for your fall makes. Our Mystery Boxes always sell out fast, so grab one (or two) before they’re gone! These make great gifts for sewing friends, too. Grab one for yourself and another as a gift, and challenge your friend to create something new and fun from the box contents – like a “Chopped” sewing grab bag! MYSTERY BOX PRODUCTS Inside you’ll find 12 full-size products as well as a few fun gifts from Sulky. We made sure to include some of our best-selling threads, stabilizer packs, needles and notions. You’ll be able…
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Easy Baby Quilt for Beginners to Sew
Make an Easy Baby Quilt using fat quarters! Give the gift of an easy baby quilt to a new mom! Start with this free quilt pattern from Sew Can She, and personalize it in numerous ways. Grab the Blooms & Breezes 50 wt. Cotton Thread Palette for Quilting to have 10 thread spools in shades that are perfect for a baby of either gender. With blues, pinks, purples and teals, you’ll be able to switch threads based on your chosen fabrics for each block. In addition to quilting, use this thread for piecing, creating crisp seams and strong joins. SUPPLIES Sulky Blooms & Breezes 50 wt. Cotton Thread Palette for…
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Graduation Gifts – Ideas to Sew & Embroider
5 Graduation Gifts for your Students As graduation day approaches, it’s time to create some handmade gifts to celebrate your favorite grad! Personalize these great gift ideas with machine embroidery to not only label the item that may be taken to college, but also add a sentimental touch to the gifts. TOWEL SET Send your grad off to the dorms with a monogrammed towel set. Include a bath sheet, wash cloth and hand towel in school colors, complete with a monogram to tie them all together. Or send her off with a beach towel with plenty of sunscreen and a cute hat. For younger grads, preschoolers off to Kindergarten…
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A New Diet for Quilters & Sewists
A New Diet for Quilters & Sewists Keeping to a new diet is always a struggle. It requires consistency, commitment and dedication. Here at Sulky, we’ve put together a new diet plan for quilters and sewists that is realistic. You will see immediate results with this new diet, and it’ll change your life! SMART FATS Butter. Butter makes everything better, right? Sure, you can try plant-based butters to lower your cholesterol levels. Substitutions, such as applesauce and bananas, also work to cut down on this lovely, luscious fat. However, we recommend a diet full of butter…this type of butter. I can’t believe it’s not butter! Can you? GOOD CHOLESTEROL Speaking…
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Easter Bunny Quilt Block – Foundation Paper Piecing
Easter Bunny Quilt Block The featured Easter bunny quilt block is the Funny Bunny quilt block by Sugaridoo. This is such a fun block to make and the digital pattern is super affordable. The Easter bunny and carrot are easily pieced using foundation paper piecing techniques. EASTER BUNNY PATTERN PARTICULARS The Funny Bunny block size in the pattern is 8″ square. Create several to piece into a larger quilt or table runner for pretty Easter décor. The pattern also provides instructions on how to scale the pattern to smaller and larger block sizes. Reverse the bunny if desired when working on the arrangement of your finished piece. There are no…
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Valentines for your Valentine – quick projects & fun gifts
Valentines for your Valentine 10 fun gift ideas you’ll love Valentines for your Valentine don’t have to be complicated. Including a touch of handmade, even when buying a gift, is the best way to say “I Love You,” and is a thoughtful addition to any gift. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing! You just might want to gift them to yourself. 1. Cookie Platter Valentine Whip up some homemade cookies using our Sewing-Themed Cookie Cutters and gift them to family and friends. Wrap up several cookies in cellophane bags with a fun ribbon and a note that reads “I’m “sew” in love with you!” 2. Diamond…
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Fleece Embroidery Tips for Perfect Stitchouts
Fleece Embroidery 101 + Tips for Perfect Stitchouts Fleece embroidery doesn’t have to be tricky. With the right tools for the job, you can embroider fleece like a pro. Fleece is a popular fabric for gifts, as the fabric is comfy, cozy and warm. Plus, it’s easy to sew because it doesn’t fray and the edges can be left raw. If you have a serger, it’s even easier to create projects using fleece! A few tips are all you need to remember when sewing fleece, and then we’ll get to the personalization options and fleece embroidery fun. SEWING TIPS When sewing fleece seams, a walking foot helps guide the fabric…
