Machine Embroidery
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How to Embroider Webbing, Cork & Canvas Straps
How to Embroider Webbing + Cork, Canvas & More! Learn how to embroider webbing, cork and canvas straps, handles and key fobs using continuous and stand-alone border machine embroidery designs. This Session activates August 12, 2025, when all designs and videos will be available for viewing at your own pace. REGISTER NOW & RESERVE YOUR SPOT! SESSION DETAILS You’ll learn how to perfectly align designs end-for-end, plus options for different design placements to create custom looks. The same techniques learned in this Session can be applied to create personalized belts, collars and leashes. After embroidery, you’ll learn different ways to create fabric and webbing straps with several pattern variations, including sew-in, removable and…
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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…
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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…
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Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design
Peace, Love, Soccer – Machine Embroidery Design Show Your Team Spirit with the Free Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design! Whether you’re a soccer player, superfan, or proud soccer parent, our Peace, Love, Soccer machine embroidery design is a must-have for your next project! This fun, line-art style design captures the energy and love for the game in a clean, modern stitch pattern—perfect for personalizing activewear, loungewear, gym totes, or duffle bags for practice and game day. Design Details: Dimensions: 1.26″ H x 3.20″ W Stitch Count: 2,430 Thread Used: Sulky 30 wt. Cotton 733-1001 Bright White for a bold, standout look Alternative Thread: Sulky 40 wt. Rayon for a…
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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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T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift
T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift A T-shirt quilt graduation gift is a thoughtful way to put all those school tees to use! Whether you have a little one graduating from Elementary School, Middle School, High School or College, a T-shirt quilt is a keepsake gift that’s sure to be cherished. Learn how to make a T-shirt quilt, including fussy-cutting motifs; preserving areas that have holes or stains; proper stabilizing techniques; and more in our start anytime T-Shirt Quilt videocast. You’ll also learn about combining different fabric types in our 5-in-1 T-shirt quilt pattern! With several ways to quilt the finished piece, including in-the-hoop methods, using a long-arm machine or service and…
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Waterproof Beach Tote Tutorial
Waterproof Beach Tote A Waterproof Beach Tote helps you get ready for sunshine, beach hair, lake life and travel destinations! This Tote pattern will help you enjoy the outdoors with bold colors for fun and functional storage. Learn something new with waterproofing techniques and sew a new fabric that’s perfect for summer getaways. BEACH TOTE PATTERN DETAILS This Waterproof Beach Tote is perfect for carrying damp beach towels, swimsuits, muddy dog toys and more. The boxed bottom allows for ample space for big beach towels. And the outer pocket is great for keys, snacks, sunscreen and sunglasses. Grab the pattern for FREE only during the month of April, 2025! This…
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ALL THE PATCHES SESSION with Sulky
PATCHES EMBROIDERY SESSION In this ALL THE PATCHES Embroidery Session, you’ll learn how to create all sorts of different freestanding patches. You’ll work in the hoop of your embroidery machine in this self-guided, start-anytime Session! Plus, you’ll turn practice to project using a special curated patch design collection from Embroidery Library & Urban Threads, with or without a kit. Plus, learn how to customize a blank patch using a design of your choice. We’ll show you how to merge design files and how to use your own artwork to create a patch that’s all your own. Learn how to navigate a digitizing site or digitize your own patch designs using specialty…
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Quilt-Themed Gift Tags in the Hoop
Quilt-Themed Gift Tags & More – Talk Quilty to Me Create quilt-themed gift tags and more with punny, quilt-themed stitchouts. This collection of 8 quilt-themed designs, including four ITH Gift Tag versions and four “flat” machine embroidery versions (in three sizes). With the ITH Gift Tag version, create adorable cork or Sulky Felty™ gift tags for Gal-entine’s Day, Mother’s Day, National Quilting Day, a Quilt Retreat and more, completely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. With a pocket on the back, the finished gift tag can be used to house a gift card, cash or note for the recipient. PLUS, as a BONUS, you’ll receive the six designs in…
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Fuzzy Bunny Machine Embroidery Design with Filaine
Fuzzy Bunny Design Freebie FREE Machine Embroidery Design from Sulky! Grab this Fuzzy Bunny 3D brushed design for your Easter and springtime embellishing! This design measures 4 11/16″ x 6 3/8″ and is perfect for Easter baskets, pillow blanks, wall hangings and more. FUZZY BUNNY DESIGN TIPS The Fuzzy Bunny design featured Sulky Filaine Thread, a 100% acrylic thread that fluffs when brushed with our Filaine Wire Brush. You will need a MAXI SPOOL of Filaine Thread to have enough for the Fuzzy Bunny stitchout. The sewing machine does need some modifications for successful stitching with this heavyweight thread: The needle size is important! We recommend using needle size 100/16…
