Summer Projects
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Sailing Quilt, Table Runner, Mug Rug and More – Free Pattern!
Sailing Quilt by Susan Marth SuznQuilts.com Create a pieced Sailing Quilt table runner featuring fun fabrics for summer. Choose patriotic-themed fabrics for a nice addition to your July 4 décor. Or choose hues of blue, gray and white for a nautical theme. This pattern was designed and made by Susan Marth, of SuznQuilts.com. Susan is an accomplished quilter, patternmaker and loves using Sulky Cotton Threads in her creations. Her Tiny Tree Template Set is recommended for this project, to create the sails on the sailboat blocks. The acrylic templates allow for accurate cutting. Plus, you can use them to create all sorts of trees and tree-shaped designs for future makes!…
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Embroider a Sunhat for Summer
How to Embroider a Sunhat Embroider a sunhat for wearing on summer days, taking on vacation and gifting to a bride-to-be, bachelorette party, friend group. The hat brim is easily personalized with a name or phrase, such as “Miss to Mrs,” “Beach, Please,” or the featured “Vacay Vibes.” Read on to learn how to embroider a sunhat easily using Sulky Cotton Petites Thread and Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer. If you’re headed to Bali with us this October, make yourself an embroidered sunhat and bring it along! (DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR THIS FABULOUS BALI SULKY TRIP IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! FIND OUT MORE HERE>.) SUNHAT SUPPLIES Wide-brim sunhat (like this, this or…
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Daypack Pattern in Faux Waxed Canvas
Daypack Pattern Faux Waxed Canvas vs Waxed Canvas This Daypack pattern is a great carryall for every day, sports activities, hiking and more. With its magnetic bar closure and adjustable backpack straps, it’s easy to wear and plenty roomy, too. The interior is lined with laminated cotton fabric, making it a great bag to tote damp swim towels, pet items and athletic shoes. The recommended fabric for the exterior is heavyweight, such as canvas, waxed canvas, faux leather or cork. The featured daypack pattern is made from waxed canvas. Can you tell by the image above which bag is made from waxed canvas and which is made of faux waxed…
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Fly a Kite Banner to Embroider & Sew
Fly a Kite Banner Stitch a “Fly a Kite” banner to hang on your front door, pin to a message board or display on a garden flag stake. Add a fun machine embroidery design to celebrate the changing seasons and celebrate the beautiful days ahead! FLY A KITE BANNER SUPPLIES Sulky Hot Cocoa Wall Hanging Pattern (it’s free!) Fat quarter of fabric (front & back) or (2) 10″ x 16″ coordinating fabrics (front & back) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction) Hello Summer Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread and six summer-themed machine embroidery designs in 3 sizes; featured design: Hello Summer Kite) Sulky Stabilizers: Soft…
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Stars and Stripes Quilt Pattern
Stars and Stripes – a Patriotic Quilt Pattern This Stars and Stripes patriotic quilt pattern is designed by Ashley Hough. The quilt features the ALL NEW American Beauty fabric stacker by Riley Blake, Sulky Patriotic Quilting Thread Sampler and 30 wt. Cotton Blendables Thread in color “America”. Grab the pattern for free during the month of May 2024 and use it for a variety of patriotic projects. STARS AND STRIPES QUILT PATTERN SUPPLIES Stars & Stripes Quilt Pattern (free for a limited time!) American Beauty Fabric Stacker – NEW! Background & backing fabric (featured: White Kona Cotton) Patriotic Quilting Thread Assortment 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread Sulky Tender Touch Stabilizer…
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Comicpalooza Here We Come!
Comicpalooza 2024 Cosplay sewists flock to Comicpalooza, and we are HERE for it! This year, Sulky will be at Comicpalooza and will share all the fun with YOU. Ellen March, Sulky Director of Content, will share her expertise in sewing difficult costume fabrics, using Sulky products to make the process easier, faster and MORE FUN. Read on to experience her fun freebie for all guests of Comicpalooza and try your hand at making a decorative patch that showcases your favorite superhero, villain or comic book character. About Comicpalooza 2024 Comicpalooza takes place during Memorial day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Avid collectors,…
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May Day Basket Tradition + Baskets to Sew for Others
May Day Basket – a Fun Tradition to Share I recently discovered that the May Day Basket tradition isn’t as widely known or practiced as I thought. After moving to a new neighborhood (many years ago), I left May Day Baskets on my neighbor’s porches. They had no idea why or what was happening! Growing up, I made May Day Baskets with my sister, using construction paper, stickers to conceal used birthday bags, and a lot of ingenuity. We carefully crafted our “baskets” and handed them out to friends, neighbors and even strangers. I recall sometimes even including picked dandelions with the gift! Recently, during an episode of Sew What?,…
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Graduation Gift Projects to Sew with T-Shirts & More
Graduation Gift Projects These graduation gifts to sew also make great Father’s Day gift-giving options. Begin with the Hemingway Pouch by Stitch Supply Co and modify it to include special touches for the recipient. This pouch is so easy to sew, giving you extra time for embellishing and trying out new creative fabrics. Read on to learn how to modify this pattern and make it using vinyl or a favorite T-shirt. GRADUATION GIFT DETAILS When a special someone graduates from middle school, high school or college, it’s nice to give a handmade gift that commemorates the occasion. As sewists, it’s extra nice to personalize the graduation gift with a special…
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American Flag Placemat Project with Foundation Piecing
American Flag Placemat Create this American Flag Placemat to celebrate Memorial Day, Independence Day and more! Create as many as needed to add to your patriotic décor. This foundation piecing technique makes easy work of narrow strip piecing so you can create multiple placemats for a pretty red, white and blue tablescape. FLAG PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Various red, white & blue print fabrics (piecing & binding) Patriotic-themed backing fabric (14” x 20”) Low-loft batting (12” x 18”) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needles Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Grab the Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Patriotic Sampler, which has six spools of reds, whites and blues,…
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Serger Sunglasses Case – Free Pattern
Serger Sunglasses Case This Serger Sunglasses Case was modified from a pattern by Sue O’Very of Sookie Sews, courtesy of weallsew.com. The sunglasses case includes a layer of batting for interlining and is lined with Sulky Felty to keep your shades scratch-free. Quilting is also added as a decorative, yet optional, accent. A convenient hanging loop is included, so you can attach the case around a tote handle or interior backpack strap to easily find your sunglasses when needed. SERGER SUNGLASSES CASE SUPPLIES (3) snap spools of Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (Butterfly Gold; right needle & loopers) (1) snap spool of Sulky Poly Deco Thread (Yellow; left needle &…
