Summer Projects
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Flying Geese Pencil Pouch – a Cute Back-to-School Accessory
Flying Geese Pencil Pouch Stitch a Flying Geese Pencil Pouch for a stylish back-to-school accessory that’s easily personalized for the recipient. The Flying Geese Pencil Pouch is created using the Tiny Tote pattern by A Spoonful of Sugar, which is modified for inserting Flying Geese blocks into the center panel for a different look. Use Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread for construction, paired with your favorite quilting cotton fabrics, and Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Thread for decorative running stitches that add personality and charm to the Flying Geese Pencil Pouch. Finished size: 7½” x 2¾” (excluding handles) NOTE: This tutorial does not include instructions for creating the Tiny Tote Pattern.…
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How to Embroider Webbing, Cork & Canvas Straps
How to Embroider Webbing + Cork, Canvas & More! Learn how to embroider webbing, cork and canvas straps, handles and key fobs using continuous and stand-alone border machine embroidery designs. This Session activates August 12, 2025, when all designs and videos will be available for viewing at your own pace. REGISTER NOW & RESERVE YOUR SPOT! SESSION DETAILS You’ll learn how to perfectly align designs end-for-end, plus options for different design placements to create custom looks. The same techniques learned in this Session can be applied to create personalized belts, collars and leashes. After embroidery, you’ll learn different ways to create fabric and webbing straps with several pattern variations, including sew-in, removable and…
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EPP Appliqué Tote Bag Blank
EPP Appliqué Tote Add personality to a plain tote bag blank with an EPP Appliqué. EPP (English paper piecing) is a fun, and portable!, way to add a bit of vintage whimsy to quilty projects, but also works great as an appliqué element, too! EPP Basics For the basics on EPP (English Paper Piecing), check out this post. It also contains information for how to assemble an EPP Travel Kit so you can take your sewing on the go. EPP Arrangement For this design, hexagon papers are used for the EPP process. Hexagons are very traditional but also easy for beginners to tackle with ease. The paper used for EPP…
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How to Embroider a Bucket Hat
Embroider a Bucket Hat for a Fishing Fan Looking for the perfect gift for the angler in your life—or want to make a fun, custom bucket hat for your next outdoor adventure? This quick project is perfect for any fishing fanatic and comes together easily with the right tools and tips. Learn how to embroider a bucket hat, whether it’s readymade or made from a favorite pattern. We’re spotlighting the “Bite Me Bass” embroidery design from Embroidery Library, stitched with Sulky 40 wt. Rayon Thread for eye-catching color and sheen, and stabilized with Sulky Stiffy to keep the design crisp. Let’s dive in! EMBROIDER A BUCKET HAT – SUPPLIES Bucket…
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Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design
Peace, Love, Soccer – Machine Embroidery Design Show Your Team Spirit with the Free Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design! Whether you’re a soccer player, superfan, or proud soccer parent, our Peace, Love, Soccer machine embroidery design is a must-have for your next project! This fun, line-art style design captures the energy and love for the game in a clean, modern stitch pattern—perfect for personalizing activewear, loungewear, gym totes, or duffle bags for practice and game day. Design Details: Dimensions: 1.26″ H x 3.20″ W Stitch Count: 2,430 Thread Used: Sulky 30 wt. Cotton 733-1001 Bright White for a bold, standout look Alternative Thread: Sulky 40 wt. Rayon for a…
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Zippered Organizer with Limited Edition Tula Pink Kits!
Create the Ultimate Zippered Organizer! 🌟 Start-Anytime Recorded Webcast Featuring Tula Pink Fabrics! 🌟 Get ready to sew something Twice as Nice – again! We’re bringing back one of our most popular webcasts ever: The Twice as Nice Organizer by SewCanShe, featuring a Tula Pink fabric collection. Whether you missed the original event or want to make this fabulous project again, now’s your chance to dive in on your own schedule. 🎬 ABOUT THE ZIPPERED ORGANIZER WEBCAST WITH SEWCANSHE This start-anytime, recorded webcast is packed with over 60 minutes of sewing techniques and helpful tips for creating a roomy zippered organizer with transparent vinyl pockets, eye-catching topstitching, and customization galore.…
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English Paper Piecing EPP Travel Kit
How to Create an English Paper Piecing EPP Travel Kit The Ultimate On-the-Go Hand Sewing Companion Whether you’re road-tripping, flying across the country, or simply stitching in your backyard, English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a perfect way to enjoy sewing wherever you go. Compact, quiet, and delightfully meditative, this hand-sewing technique lends itself well to portable project kits. In this post, we’ll show you how to assemble your very own EPP Travel Kit, so you’re always ready to stitch on the go! What You’ll Need in Your EPP Travel Kit Here’s a list of essentials to include in your kit for smooth stitching no matter where you are: ✅ 1.…
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Slice of Summer Sulky Mystery Box
Unbox the Sunshine with the Slice of Summer Mystery Box! Summer just got a whole lot sweeter! Introducing the 2025 Slice of Summer Mystery Box – a MEGA box of exclusive goodies designed to kickstart your creativity and fill your sewing space with sunny vibes. Whether you’re stitching poolside or staying cool in your sewing room, this box is bursting with everything you need for a season of fun, fabulous projects. GRAB A BOX NOW> What’s Inside? It’s a Mystery… But Here’s a Hint! We won’t spoil the surprise, but we can tell you this box is packed with: Full-size products (no tiny samples here!) Summer-inspired project kits Exclusive embroidery…
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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)…
