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  • machine embroidered mini quilt to welcome spring

    Bloom Machine Embroidered Mini Quilt

    February 16, 2022 /

    Bloom Machine Embroidered Mini Quilt Create a machine embroidered version of our Free Bloom Hand Embroidery Mini Quilt pattern designed by Aimee Davis, featuring appliqué done entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. This version of the project also uses Sulky Perfect Appliqué for nice, crisp lettering that doesn’t shift during or after stitching. This design comes with three sizes, for a 5×7, 9×10 and 10×14 hoop (or larger). The featured stitchout is the largest size and a 360mm x 260mm hoop was used for the sample. BLOOM MACHINE EMBROIDERY MINI QUILT SUPPLIES Bloom Embroidered Mini Quilt Pattern (it’s free!) Fabric & materials according to pattern guide sheet Bloom…

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    Lucky Sweatshirt – How to Embroider a St. Patrick’s Day Design

    February 5, 2022 /

    Lucky Sweatshirt to Embroider for St. Patrick’s Day Embroider a Lucky Sweatshirt to show your love of all things St. Patrick’s Day! This tutorial is helpful for embroidering any type of stable sweatshirt knit, with a fleece or fuzzy interior. Grab the Feeling Lucky Machine Embroidery Palette to have all 10 threads featured in this design at the ready, along with the entire design collection – included with purchase! LUCKY SWEATSHIRT SUPPLIES Zip-front sweatshirt Feeling Lucky Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 10 thread spools & entire Feeling Lucky Machine Embroidery Collection) Sulky 30 wt. Poly Sparkle™ Thread (Gold with Gold Sparkle – optional; for gold coin embroidery) 60 wt. Sulky Bobbin…

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  • Machine Embroidery FAQs with Patti Lee

    February 2, 2022 /

      Machine Embroidery FAQs from Patti Lee & Sue Hausmann The machine embroidery topic is the consistent winner for most questions asked at Sulky. Patti Lee, Sulky VP of Consumer Relations, answers most of these FAQs, via info@sulky.com and through our Ask the Expert portal at sulky.com. Patti compiled the FAQs from her years at the computer screen and on the phone, helping folks like you navigate Sulky products and projects. Read on to discover answers to questions you might have, too, and start off National Embroidery Month with lots of troubleshooting tips! STABILIZER What’s the Right Stabilizer to Use? The “right” stabilizer depends on the fabric and the quality…

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    Embroider a Luggage Tag – How-tos & Tips

    January 31, 2022 /

    How to Embroider a Luggage Tag To embroider a luggage tag, first find a good quality luggage tag blank. Make sure there is an easy way to access the front or back of the luggage tag to accept the embroidery without having to rip apart seams or embroider through all layers. For the following tutorial, a leather luggage tag is featured. Make sure to note the fabric type and contents of the chosen luggage tag in order to determine the proper stabilizer to use. EMBROIDERED LUGGAGE TAG SUPPLIES Luggage Tag Blank Sulky Sticky+™ Stabilizer Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco™ Thread (colors determined by design & luggage tag color) Bobbin Thread:…

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    Embroidery on Kraft-tex + Laptop Case Pattern

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    Casey Duffle Videocast & Chance to WIN!

    January 27, 2022 /

    Casey Duffle Videocast & Chance to WIN Join us to make the Casey Duffle, designed by Sallie Tomato on Feb 8, 2022 at 2pm ET. The Casey Duffle, designed by Sallie Tomato, is a large carryall bag featuring high-end bag finishes, including faux leather handles and base, faux-metal zipper and embellished pockets. With foam interlining for structure and two handle options, this carryall doubles as a travel duffle and is durable enough to withstand heavy use. With purchase of the event, you’ll receive the Floral Foraging embroidery collection by Sulky, valued at $25.94! Plus, there are FOUR DOOR PRIZES to win during the videocast – all registrants are eligible to win, whether you watch…

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    Treat Bag for Halloween Candies & Goodies

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    Filled with Love Tea Towel to Stitch

    January 6, 2022 /

    Filled with Love Towel   Add an adorable Filled with Love tea towel design to a blank trimmed tea towel to gift for Valentine’s Day. Start with our Cup of Tea Thread Palette, which includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread and 6 machine embroidery designs in 3 sizes. Then grab a towel blank (choose one with a colorful border or add your own!) and Sulky Fabri-Solvy for beautiful results.   The Cup of Tea design collection contains all appliqué designs, done in the hoop of your embroidery machine. You’ll need some fabric scraps for the appliqué design portions, so choose solids that coordinate with the thread colors or fabrics…

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  • Feeling Lucky T-shirt

    St. Patrick’s Day Lucky T-Shirt Embroidery

    January 4, 2022 /

    Embroider a Lucky T-Shirt to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to strut your leprechaun self and wear your green. An embroidered lucky T-shirt or hoodie sweatshirt is a quick-and-easy way to add a touch of green to your existing wardrobe, and our new Feeling Lucky machine embroidery collection contains designs that are just perfect. T-SHIRT SUPPLIES Existing or purchased T-shirt (prewashed & dried) Feeling Lucky Machine Embroidery Palette (contains 10 Rayon snap spools & 6 St. Patrick’s Day themed designs in 3 sizes) Soft ‘n Sheer™ Stabilizer Tender Touch™ Stabilizer Organ® size 75/11 Embroidery Needles Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Removable fabric marker…

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  • HOW TO EMBROIDER A ROBE

    How to Embroider a Robe – Plush Fleece or Bamboo Knit

    December 15, 2021 /

    Embroider a Robe for Comfy Lounging in Style Embroider a robe to add a personalized touch. Monograms are great embroidery design choices, as are sleepy-themed designs, such as moons, stars and even music notes. Vintage Celestial Sun & Moon Design from Urban Threads Fantasy Letter E from Urban Threads For plush robes, choose designs with medium to heavy stitch fills, as line-art style designs may get lost in the fabric pile. For knit robes, choose a lighter stitch fill or line-art style design to avoid bulletproof embroideries that don’t move with the fabric. Monograms that have embossed effects (or “knockout” effects) are especially nice on super plush, fleece robes. A…

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  • cup of tea catchall - free pattern!

    Cup of Tea Catchall – Free Pattern & New Design Collection Debut

    December 6, 2021 /

    Cup of Tea Catchall Package gift items neatly in a personalized felt box. Add fun machine embroidery to the inside of the box that complements the gift and/or the recipient’s interests. The featured Best-Teas Forever design is from the Cup of Tea Machine Embroidery Collection, available individually; as part of the collection of 6 designs in 3 sizes; or packaged with the Cup of Tea Thread Palette, which includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread. CUP OF TEA CATCHALL PATTERN DETAILS The Cup of Tea Catchall Pattern is a digital pattern, delivered to your sulky.com account. Add it to your cart and go through the checkout process (it will say…

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  • 12 days of projects and products

    12 Days of Projects to Make & Give

    December 1, 2021 /

    12 Days of Projects for making, giving & enjoying over the holidays Starting today, we’re giving you 12 days of projects & products to enhance your makes during the holiday season. Some are themed for Christmas, some make great gifts and some are just plain fun to make! Subscribe to our newsletter, like our Facebook and Instagram pages and be sure to check in at sulky.com to see each project unfold over the next 12 days! You’ll find a mix of oldies-but-goodies and new ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Plus, we’ll offer SPECIAL DEALS on the products you need to make the projects (and make them with CONFIDENCE).…

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