Quick Projects
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Lemonade Stand Bunting to Sew
🍋 How to Sew a Lemonade Stand Bunting Stitch a cute bunting sign for your lemonade stand and attract all the buyers! Nothing says “summer fun” quite like a classic lemonade stand—and what better way to draw in thirsty customers than with a handmade lemonade stand bunting sign? With just a few sewing supplies and a splash of creativity, you can create a festive banner that turns heads and boosts sales. Let’s get stitching! 🧵 Supplies You’ll Need: 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric (bunting flags) 1/4 yard of coordinating or contrasting quilting cotton fabric (appliqué letters) pre-made or self-made double-fold bias binding Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky 50…
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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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Thanks a Lot Appliqué T-shirt
“Thanks A Lot” Appliqué T-Shirt DIY Designer Dupe You may have seen that playful “Thanks A Lot” T-shirt gracing high-end racks (we’re looking at you, Neiman Marcus) with a hefty $135 price tag. It’s cute. It’s cheeky. But let’s be honest—it’s also just a basic tee with appliqué letters. Using your sewing talents, you can recreate this look for under $15. Here’s how to do it. ✂️ Supplies for Thanks a Lot T-Shirt Basic knit T-shirt (cotton or cotton blend works best) Red knit fabric (1/4 yard is more than enough) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread in red (or a color that pops against your…
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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…
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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…
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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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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 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 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 …
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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…
