Quick Projects

  • Avocado Guy Key Fob

    Avocado Guy Key Fob In the Hoop

    Avocado Guy   A Fun Key Fob Done In the Hoop This in-the-hoop Avocado Guy Key Fob is a fun nod to avocado lovers everywhere! Stitch this key fob up for Cinco de Mayo and gobble up some guacamole with a favorite friend. AVOCADO GUY SUPPLIES Sulky Avocado Guy In-the-Hoop Key Fob Machine Embroidery Design (2) 5″ squares of no-fray fabric, such as Sulky Felty, Cork or Faux Leather Sulky Rayon Thread (942-1177, 942-1549, 942-1005) Sulky Tear-Easy™ Stabilizer 1″ D-ring, D-Ring Swivel Clip or Key Ring Sulky Clear Embroidery Tape KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive KAM snap (male, female & 2 caps) & snap setter (optional) AVOCADO GUY PREP & HOOPING…

  • Graduation Greeting Cards

    Graduation Greeting Card In the Hoop

    GRADUATION GREETING CARD Learn to embroider a Graduation Greeting Card, Happy Birthday Card and more by taking our start anytime Embroidery Session with Designs by Juju! In this Session, embroidery expert Julie Trieb of Designs by Juju teaches you how to create beautiful custom greeting cards in the hoop of your embroidery machine. After purchasing the Greeting Cards Session, you’ll have access to a special collection of the six designs shown below. To create Graduation Greeting Cards, or cards for other special occasions, grab more Designs by Juju card designs! The videos throughout the Session will teach you the basics, from how to embroider on card stock (hint: try specialty…

  • Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag

    Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag

    Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…

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  • 5 gifts to sew for Mother's Day and beyond

    Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day

    5 Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day (& beyond!) If you’re in need of gifts to sew for Mother’s Day (& beyond), look no further! Mother’s Day is a great holiday to sew for because moms always love a handmade gift. It’s fun to find a gift to sew that is easily personalized for different people, so you can make one to suit each mom in your life! Think about sisters, nieces, aunts, daughters and even teachers who are moms, and gift them one of these five gifts to sew up in no time. SPA MASK GIFT Create an in-the-hoop spa mask using plush, luxurious faux fur (minkee, Cuddle and…

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  • Hexi Key Fob

    Hexi Key Fob with Felt Shamrock

    Hexi Key Fob for Quick St. Patrick’s Day Gifts This hexi key fob is a great project to use up leftover hexagons from English paper piecing projects. If you don’t have leftover hexagons, they’re easily cut to whatever size you desire. You can also make several hexi key fobs with the help of an AccuQuilt Fabric Cutter. Read on for the tips and tutorial. The following tutorial is for a 1¼”-wide hexi key ring. To create another size, use a precut hexagon template or a fabric cutting die in the desired size. Learn more about using fabric cutters in our FREE webcast: Kitchen Stitchin’. Register today!  HEXI KEY FOB SUPPLIES…

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  • Micro-Embroideries on Shoes

    Micro-Embroideries on Shoes Using Stick ‘n Stitch

    Micro-embroideries on Shoes Micro-embroidery on shoes is a fun and creative way to personalize footwear. Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer is the best way to transfer the embroidery to shoes while Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread gives the embroidery a beautiful, delicate texture. The beauty of this trend is the attention to detail in the small motifs. You can embroider anything from flowers to geometric patterns or even tiny illustrations. It’s a perfect way to elevate a pair of plain shoes into something one-of-a-kind. Choose a canvas shoe, such as Converse or Keds, and get stitching! SHOE EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES Pair of cloth or canvas shoes Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer …

  • Felty Bunny Garland

    Felty Bunny Garland – with Printable Templates

    Felty Bunny Garland Free Pattern Create an adorable Felty Bunny Garland for your Easter decorations with this digital pattern! You can also make this for a baby shower or birthday party. Or even make individual Felty Bunny freestanding stuffies for place cards or gifts. FELTY BUNNY GARLAND SUPPLIES Felty Bunny Garland Pattern (it’s free!) 1 spool each Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread 733-1115 Lt. Pink 733-1046 Teal 733-1292 Heron Blue Sulky Totally Stable™ Stabilizer Sulky Felty™ Pink Turquoise Light Blue Organ® Topstitch Needles (size 90/14) 60” length of thin cording or yarn Polyester fiberfill White pompom (for each bunny tail) Sulky Multipurpose Turning Tool Thick darning needle Craft glue PATTERN…

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  • Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt

    Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt This Quick Bunny Appliqué Mini Quilt features optional heavyweight thread/yarn embroidery in a “punny bunny” phrase. The bunny appliqués have cute expressions that help welcome springtime, too. With quilting, appliqué and embroidery, this mini quilt has it all! Read on for the how-tos. Finished size: 20″ x 24 BUNNY MINI QUILT SUPPLIES “Bunny Blocks” Bunny Appliqué Templates from Shiny Happy World Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web (2) coordinating 20″ x 24″ rectangles of quilting cotton fabric (top & backing) Binding fabric (approximately two 2 ½” x WOF strips) or pre-made double-fold bias binding 20″ x 24″ rectangle of low-loft batting Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray…

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  • Shoe Bows in Thread

    How to Sew Shoe Bows out of Thread Shoe bows, hair bows, sweatshirt bows, backpack bows…bows are all the rage right now. I came across this video for Shoe Bows on TikTok by Flynn_and_Mabel but there were no instructions (that I could find). I just had to try it! My take features 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread. Making the Shoe Bows wasn’t as easy as I anticipated, but once I stitched the first bow I had it down. Of course, I had to share my method with you! SHOE BOW SUPPLIES Pair of canvas shoes (similar to Converse; I found these) Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Thread Removable fabric chalk…

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  • Must Makes for 2025

    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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