Machine Embroidery

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Patches Session for Embroidery

    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 and more!

    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 free machine embroidery design

    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…

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  • Kitchen Stitchin Set with AccuQuilt

    Kitchen Stitchin Set to Sew with AccuQuilt

    KITCHEN STITCHIN SET TO SEW – FREE SULKY EVENT! Create a Kitchen Stitchin set, including a Mini Oven Mitt and matching appliqué towel, by combining machine embroidery with (or without) an AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. During this event on March 11, 2025 at 2pm ET, you’ll learn how to use AccuQuilt Dies to easily cut shapes and entire patterns to get to the sewing faster, with better accuracy. You’ll also learn how to create the featured Mini Oven Mitt and matching Kitchen Towel using templates and traditional in-the-hoop appliqué methods if you don’t have a Fabric Cutter just yet. REGISTER NOW> KITCHEN STITCHIN WEBCAST DETAILS Update your kitchen for spring…

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  • Top Tips for Machine Embroidery with Sue Hausmann

    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…

  • finished custom fabric baskets

    Easter Fabric Baskets with Embroidery & Quilting

    Easter Fabric Baskets Stitch an Easter fabric basket featuring machine embroidery and quilting. The cork border and handles add a bit of fun sophistication. And, the foam interlining provides nice structure so the basket stands up on its own, ready for treats from the Easter Bunny. Start with our Fabric Baskets Kit, with pattern by Heather Valentine of the Sewing Loft, and choose from three basket sizes. Then, grab a design from our Bunny Hop Collection for a bright, springy touch. EASTER FABRIC BASKET SUPPLIES Fabric Baskets Kit Bunny Hop Machine Embroidery Palette Sulky Bobbin Thread Sulky KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive KIT INCLUDES Stackable Fabric Baskets Digital Pattern by The Sewing…

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  • Fuzzy Llama

    Fuzzy Llama In the Hoop Machine Embroidery

    Fuzzy Lama an in-the-hoop design for mini quilts, pillows, wall hangings & more Say “I Love Ewe” with a fuzzy llama project, designed by Desiree Habicht of Desiree’s Designs, made entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Choose to make either a pillow or wall hanging, using the same method and kit. Because we’re celebrating National Embroidery Month during the “month of LOVE,” we want to bring you this project and kit at an amazing deal, only available while supplies last! Plus, if you register for the on-demand video/event for this project, you can grab a FREE Heart Scrollwork machine embroidery design from Sulky! Read on for more details.…

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    Learn 3D Hair Embroidery Techniques with Sulky & EmbroiderShoppe

    3D HAIR EMBROIDERY WEBCAST Learn how to stitch intricately crafted 3D hair embroidery in the hoop, using a unique jump style thread method from EmbroiderShoppe. Register for our 3D Hair Embroidery Webcast and create fun hair styles out of thread. Add fabric-scrap appliqué elements and choose from a variety of skin tones and hair shades for personalizing the finished project. Use the design to create a pillow, wall art, t-shirt or sweatshirt, display or card to give to a special friend. Live-streaming on February 11, 2025 at 2pm ET. Register today to reserve your spot >> The featured 3D Hair Embroidery exclusive 3D Girlfriends design, By EmbroiderShoppe, comes with two…