Quick Projects
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Halloween Machine Cross-Stitch Flag to Make
Halloween Machine Cross-Stitch for garden flags, signs, totes & more! Stitch a quick Halloween machine cross-stitch garden flag to hang near your front door. This design is available as a single download (with tons of size options) and as part of a collection of four. Designed by Urusula Michael, this cross-stitch is done entirely on the embroidery machine so you don’t have to count a thing! Grab a garden flag blank to make things even simpler, or stitch your own using fun Halloween-print fabrics. HALLOWEEN MACHINE CROSS-STITCH FLAG SUPPLIES Garden flag blank (or fabrics to make your own) Halloween machine cross-stitch design of your choice Sulky Tear-Easy™ or Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer…
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Maker’s Mat that Protects & Serves
Make a Maker’s Mat Place this Maker’s Mat under your sewing machine to store sewing supplies and protect your work surface. The Maker’s Mat prevents your machine from slipping on the table during sewing, and the padded double-layer pockets hold all sorts of notions, tools and spools. This is the perfect project to kick off National Sewing Month! MAKER’S MAT SUPPLIES Sulky Thread 50 wt. Cotton+Steel Thread by Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread (featured: Iris) Fabric (2) 22″ squares of coordinating quilting cotton fabrics (front & back) (1) 12″ x 22″ rectangle each of coordinating quilting cotton fabric (back pocket) (1) 9½” x 22″ rectangle each of coordinating quilting…
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How to Sew A Tooth Fairy Pillow
How to Sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow for National Tooth Fairy Day! Learn how to sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow in a few easy steps. Sulky Felty makes a great tooth-shaped pocket, while a bit of hand embroidery stitches a smile. Dive into your button stash for the eyes, and hang the pillow from braided cord. This keepsake gift is sure to be one that’s treasured. TOOTH FAIRY PILLOW SUPPLIES 3″ square of Sulky Felty – white (2) 4 1/2″ squares of quilting cotton fabric Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needle Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread (colors as desired for eyes and mouth details) Hand…
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Embroidered Golf Towels
Embroidered Golf Towels for National Golf Month Embroidered golf towels make great gifts! Stitch up a set for a bachelor or bachelorette party, gift them to the guys for Father’s Day, embroider several for the nieces and nephews and take them on an outing to hit the links. These six colors of golf towels have a gold grommet attached, complete with the perfect hook to attach the towel to a golf bag or tennis bag. And the towels are easily embroidered using Sulky Solvy, Ultra Solvy and Poly Deco™ Threads. Read on to learn how. EMBROIDERED GOLF TOWEL SUPPLIES Golf Towel Blank Golf-themed embroidery design (featured design: Golf Appliqué by…
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Personalized Backpack with Machine Embroidery
Create a Personalized Backpack Send the kids back to school with a personalized backpack that shows off their individuality. Choose an appliqué alphabet or a built-in font or monogram. A personalized backpack is a great way to stand out on the first day of school and prevents your kiddos from accidentally taking home someone else’s belongings throughout the school year. PERSONALIZED BACKPACK SUPPLIES Basic backpack (plain or minimal print with accessible front pocket or upper front with no existing logo) Alphabet, font collection or letter machine embroidery design (Featured “R” design is Mehndi Backgruond Appliqué Monogram from Designs by Juju; Featured “E, M and A” designs are from the…
