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    Gingerbread Candy Cane Holders to Sew

    Gingerbread Candy Cane Holders Create adorable Gingerbread Candy Cane Holders embellished with appliqué frosting and hand embroidery. The gingerbread man and woman make fun gifts. Plus, they make a great craft for kids to keep them busy during winter break. CANDY CANE HOLDERS SUPPLIES Gingerbread Candy Cane Holders pattern Sulky Felty™: Light Brown & White 12 wt. Sulky Cotton Petites™ Thread: Dk Brown 712-1130, Sweet Pink 712-1256, True Red 712-1039 40 wt. Sulky Poly Deco Thread (construction): Lt Brown 962-1170 Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Organ® size 80/12 Universal Needle Hand sewing needle Removable fabric marker or chalk Note: Each Gingerbread Candy Cane Holder requires 2 candy canes GINGERBREAD PATTERN…

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  • Advent Stocking Pattern for the Holidays

    Advent Stocking Pattern Create a mini advent stocking, and then create 24 more to count the days to Christmas. Or create a set to use as silverware holders at your holiday table. Or hang them from tree branches to act as ornaments. This advent stocking pattern is super versatile! Be sure to fill each stocking with a fun craft, trinket or goodie to add to the holiday cheer. Finished size: 3”W x 7 ½”H ADVENT STOCKING SUPPLIES Advent Stocking Pattern Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread (featured colors: Forever Green 733-4051 & Redwork 733-4042) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (4) colors of Sulky Felty (featured: Green 3000211, Dark Green 3000213,…

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  • Turkey Towel Topper for Turkey Day

    Turkey Towel Topper In the Hoop

    Turkey Towel Topper A Turkey Towel Topper is a fun project made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Designs by Juju has several Towel Topper designs, but this Turkey Towel Topper is great for fall and Thanksgiving. Whip one up for yourself, and gift one to a friend or dinner party hostess. They come together quickly and easily using fabrics from your stash, some batting remnants and Sulky Poly Deco Thread. TOWEL TOPPER REQUIREMENTS Whimsical Turkey Towel Topper Machine Embroidery Design (Designs by Juju) Sulky Poly Deco™ Thread (colors according to fabrics) Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Clear Embroidery Tape Bobbin Thread Assorted fabrics for background,…

  • Winter Coasters in the hoop

    Make Christmas Coasters In the Hoop

    Christmas Coasters This in-the-hoop Christmas Coaster set is a multi-step project done in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Included in the collection are six coaster designs in two sizes with cute winter-themed sayings, snow-trimmed houses and snowflakes. A full-color instructional PDF is included with the designs and color chart, to guide you while making the project(s). These make great holiday gifts and décor for the winter season. Add an optional hanging loop to make ornaments, rather than coasters, if desired. The Christmas Coaster designs come in 4×4 and 6×10 hoop sizes included to make 3.9″-diameter and 5.8″-diameter coasters or ornaments. Purchase the designs individually or as part of the…

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  • Pie Placemats for Thanksgiving and Fall

    Pie Placemats Perfect for Fall

    Pie Placemats A set of pie placemats are perfect for fall, when we’re baking (and eating!) lots of pie! Begin by following some of the instructions for our Citrus Slice Placemats, but change the “rind” to mimic a fluted pie-crust edge of a pie. Of course, you’ll also need to change the fabric colors to match your favorite pie, too. PIE PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Patternmaking materials (paper, pencil, hand embroidery hoop or compass) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (white or off-white to match pith & color to match citrus fabric) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Pie crust colored fabrics (approximately two 16″ squares for each placemat) Pie filling colored fabric (approximately…

  • Trick or Treat Bag that Glows

    Trick or Treat Bag to Sew

    Trick or Treat Bag with Glowy Ghost Learn how to sew a trick or treat bag that featured Sulky Glowy and CRY reflective thread for fun effects. Finished size: 10 ½”W x 13 ½”H TRICK OR TREAT BAG SUPPLIES Sulky Glowy Thread (white) Sulky CRY Thread Sulky Poly Deco Thread Organ size 90/14 Universal Needles (2) 12” x 15” rectangles each of batting & two quilting cotton fabrics (outer & lining) (1) 4” x 20” rectangle of coordinating or matching quilting cotton fabric (handle) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web GHOST APPLIQUÉ On the paper side of the Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web, draw a ghost shape that roughly fits within…

  • Fall Wearables with embroidery

    Fall Leaves Embroidery on Sweater

    Fall Leaves Embroidery for Fall Wearables Embroider a sweater knit or sweatshirt with pretty fall leaves as we head into autumn. Grab a pumpkin-spice latte and head to the embroidery machine! FALL LEAVES EMBROIDERED WEARABLE SUPPLIES Sweater knit top or sweatshirt Fall-themed embroidery design (such as Falling Autumn Leaves from Urban Threads) Sulky Poly Deco™ Threads (colors to coordinate with design) Sulky 60 wt. Bobbin Thread Organ® size 75/11 Embroidery Needle Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Stabilizer Removable fabric marker or chalk Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Sulky Solvy® (optional; depending on fabric structure) Sulky Tender Touch™ (optional) FALL LEAVES PROJECT NOTES When choosing a design for an open-weave sweater…

  • sewing supply rollup pattern video and kit

    Sewing Supply Rollup Sew Along

    Sewing Supply Rollup featuring the “Sew Good” Fabric Line by Windham Fabrics This Sew Good Sewing Supply Rollup project features a foldover flap with magnetic closure; fabric ties with finished cord ends in an antique finish; and elastic-trimmed pockets to house your favorite sewing tools. It’s a great project to make in the spirit of National Sewing Month, to protect your most precious tools and keep them handy while you sew. Keep the Rollup nearby your sewing machine or cutting table. And easily take it on the go when traveling to classes or sewing retreats. It also makes a great organizer for makeup brushes, art supplies and more! The quilting…

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  • Candy Covers Made in the Hoop

    Candy Covers, Gift Tags, Air Fresheners & More! Candy covers are a sweet way to package Halloween treats to give as gifts, party favors and display. Sue O’Very, of Sookie Sews, shares her Sugar Skulls ITH design with us and shows off the versatility of this design with tons of creative options! CANDY COVERS DESIGN DETAILS The Candy Covers started out as Air Freshener Covers! That’s right! Sue designed these air fresheners to fit traditional tree-shaped air fresheners that are typically sold at car washes and big-box stores. (In fact, she presented the project for our August Webcast – Register today if you missed it!) While developing the project, we…

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  • Football Zip Pouches

    Mini Football Zip Pouch to Sew

    Mini Football Zip Pouch designed by Heidi Pridemore Create a mini football zip pouch to clip onto a backpack, stadium bag or tote to show off your love of the game. The zip pouch has a swivel clip to easily attach to any bag of your choice. These make great gifts for anyone who’s ready for some football! Finished Dimensions: 5” x 6” MINI FOOTBALL ZIP POUCH SUPPLIES Pattern (it’s free!)  Fabric Fat quarter of brown solid or blender quilting cotton (Fabric A) 6” square of white solid of blender quilting cotton fabric (Fabric B) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web 8” square of Fusible Fleece 1” Swivel Clip D-ring 50…