Summer 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…

  • Patriotic Patchwork Webcast with Sulky

    Patriotic Patchwork Webcast with Sulky

    PATRIOTIC PATCHWORK a FREE Webcast with Sulky & the American Sewing Guild! Join us LIVE on May 13, 2025 at 2pm ET as we take you through the steps to create a pieced, patriotic-themed quilted panel using a gridded stabilizer technique. REGISTER NOW>> This innovative piecing technique allows you to create perfect points, rows and columns every time. Arrange the precut fabrics to showcase a heart or flag that has patriotic flair. Then quilt the finished piece and display it as a mini quilt, wall hanging, table topper, fusible appliqué and more. NOTE: The orientation of the blue section shown on the flag above is in accordance to U.S. flag etiquette, which states that the blue field be in the upper…

  • 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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  • Waterproof Beach Tote Tutorial

    Waterproof Beach Tote A Waterproof Beach Tote helps you get ready for sunshine, beach hair, lake life and travel destinations! This Tote pattern will help you enjoy the outdoors with bold colors for fun and functional storage. Learn something new with waterproofing techniques and sew a new fabric that’s perfect for summer getaways. BEACH TOTE PATTERN DETAILS This Waterproof Beach Tote is perfect for carrying damp beach towels, swimsuits, muddy dog toys and more. The boxed bottom allows for ample space for big beach towels. And the outer pocket is great for keys, snacks, sunscreen and sunglasses. Grab the pattern for FREE only during the month of April, 2025! This…

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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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  • Serger Buying Guide

    Serger Buying Guide + Projects to Get Started

    Serger Buying Guide + Fun Starter Projects A Serger Buying Guide is a smart tool that helps you determine what to look for when purchasing a serger. For National Serger Month, we’re providing you with a FREE Serger Buying Guide, which you can print and bring to your sewing machine dealer. If you know the features you want to use, the serger applications you want to explore, and the projects you want to sew, you’ll be better equipped to purchase a serger that’s right for you. SERGER SESSIONS Once you purchase your serger, using the Serger Buying Guide, you’ll need to know how to use it! We’ve got you covered…

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  • Patches Session for Embroidery

    ALL THE PATCHES SESSION with Sulky

    PATCHES EMBROIDERY SESSION In this ALL THE PATCHES Embroidery Session, you’ll learn how to create all sorts of different freestanding patches. You’ll work in the hoop of your embroidery machine in this self-guided, start-anytime Session! Plus, you’ll turn practice to project using a special curated patch design collection from Embroidery Library & Urban Threads, with or without a kit. Plus, learn how to customize a blank patch using a design of your choice. We’ll show you how to merge design files and how to use your own artwork to create a patch that’s all your own. Learn how to navigate a digitizing site or digitize your own patch designs using specialty…

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  • quilt-themed gift tags and more!

    Quilt-Themed Gift Tags in the Hoop

    Quilt-Themed Gift Tags & More – Talk Quilty to Me Create quilt-themed gift tags and more with punny, quilt-themed stitchouts. This collection of 8 quilt-themed designs, including four ITH Gift Tag versions and four “flat” machine embroidery versions (in three sizes). With the ITH Gift Tag version, create adorable cork or Sulky Felty™ gift tags for Gal-entine’s Day, Mother’s Day, National Quilting Day, a Quilt Retreat and more, completely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. With a pocket on the back, the finished gift tag can be used to house a gift card, cash or note for the recipient. PLUS, as a BONUS, you’ll receive the six designs in…

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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 …

  • Kitchen Stitchin Set with AccuQuilt

    Kitchen Stitchin Set to Sew with AccuQuilt

    KITCHEN STITCHIN SET TO SEW – FREE SULKY EVENT! Create a Kitchen Stitchin set, including a Mini Oven Mitt and matching appliqué towel, by combining machine embroidery with (or without) an AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. During this event on March 11, 2025 at 2pm ET, you’ll learn how to use AccuQuilt Dies to easily cut shapes and entire patterns to get to the sewing faster, with better accuracy. You’ll also learn how to create the featured Mini Oven Mitt and matching Kitchen Towel using templates and traditional in-the-hoop appliqué methods if you don’t have a Fabric Cutter just yet. REGISTER NOW> KITCHEN STITCHIN WEBCAST DETAILS Update your kitchen for spring…

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