• Give the Gift of Travel with Sulky

    The Gift of Travel The gift of travel is the greatest gift of all! Experiences, rather than things, are far better for our mental health, education and personal fulfillment. And travel is even better when you’re with like-minded people who love to sew, craft and create. It certainly makes seeking out fabric stores much more fun. Check out our 2024 and 2025 travel opportunities and put them on your gift list! Santa just might make your dreams come true this year! PREVIOUS SULKY TRAVEL TOURS We recently returned from our Sulky + Craftours London tour, which was a sold-out tour! Everyone had a great time and got along so nicely.…

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    Craft a One Shoulder Top for a Totally 80s Look

    One Shoulder Top We’re celebrating the 1980s with a one-shoulder top to wear for our New Year’s Eve Sew-Along with Sulky and Sallie Tomato. Get in the totally rad 80s spirit by crafting your own one-shoulder top, inspired by the movie Flashdance, and sport the look along with us! All you need is a T-shirt or sweatshirt in your size. Machine embroidery is optional. ONE SHOULDER TOP SUPPLIES T-shirt of choice (long or short-sleeved) Flexible tape measure Removable fabric marker or chalk OPTIONAL EMBORIDERY SUPPLIES Sulky Thread: 40 wt. Poly Deco™ & 60 wt. Bobbin Sulky Stabilizer:  Soft ‘n Sheer™ & Tender Touch™ KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Organ™ size…

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  • Trio of Heart Ornaments

    Trio of Heart Ornaments to Sew

    TRIO OF HEART ORNAMENTS Heart ornaments are fun additions to a Christmas tree before or after the holiday season, taking you right into Valentine’s Day. They also make great little gifts, paired with a chocolate or flower of choice. Designed by Aimee Davis, of daisyeyeshandmade, created these adorable felt trio of heart ornaments, which you can string together or create as separate hanging hearts. HEART ORNAMENTS SUPPLIES Trio of Folk Hearts ornament pattern (it’s free!) Sulky Felty™ in colors: white, beige, heather green, pink, turquoise, heather blue & red Sulky Cotton Petites™ Thread: 1082 (Ecru), 1115 (Lt. Pink), 1046 (Teal), 1039 (True Red),1234 (Almost Black), 1058 (Tawny Brown) Hand embroidery…

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  • 10 Must-Have Sewing Stocking Stuffers

    10 Sewing Stocking Stuffers You Must Have

    10 Sewing Stocking Stuffers These 10 sewing stocking stuffers are sure to up your sewing game! Ranging from nifty notions to helpful tools to special supplies, they all serve a purpose to help make your sewing more enjoyable. Choose one or all ten to delight a sewing friend (or yourself!) this holiday season. Sulky Turning Tool Perfect for turning projects right side out, smoothing edges and poking out corners, this Turning Tool is a must-have next to your sewing machine. The handy grips on either end ensure precision, while the different tip sizes and shapes lend themselves to a variety of tasks. Sulky Clear Embroidery Tape This sewing stocking stuffer…

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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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  • Embroider a Sign for Santa

    Embroidered Santa Sign to Sew

    Embroidered Santa Sign Sew an embroidered Santa sign so the big man is sure to stop at your house on Christmas Eve. This “Santa Please Stop Here” embroidery design is available in three sizes, so the sign is adjustable for several hoops. Adjust the fabric requirements as needed to sew an embroidered Santa sign that suits your needs. EMBROIDERED SANTA SIGN SUPPLIES Sulky Felty™ (off-white roll, light green roll) 50 wt. Cotton Thread (light green & teal, or colors to match per the instructions below) 13″ x 16″ rectangle each of quilting cotton fabric & batting (backing) Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Santa Sayings Machine Embroidery Palette (Includes 10…

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    Mega Mystery Box for the Holidays

    Mega Mystery Box – a Cyber Monday Deal! Our 2023 Holiday Mega Mystery Box is NOW AVAILABLE! These Mystery Boxes will go fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! This Mega Mystery Box is bigger and better than ever, with loads of full-size Sulky products to inspire your holiday (and beyond) makes. FIVE Mega Mystery Boxes will also contain a GOLDEN TICKET, redeemable for a $50 shopping spree at sulky.com! MEGA MYSTERY BOX CONTENTS Inside the Mega Mystery Box, you’ll find 16 products. PLUS there are several fabrics to make a few items in the spirit of “Self Care.” As we head into the new year, taking care of yourself…

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  • Black Friday Sewing Deals

    Black Friday Sewing Goodies

    Black Friday Sewing Goodies Select Thread, Stabilizer Assortments, Machine Embroidery Palettes, and Supplies! We have loads of Black Friday sewing deals you won’t want to miss. As you plan your holiday makes, take note of the supplies you’ll need and stock up with this amazing sale! STOCKING STUFFERS IN addition to great Black Friday sewing deals, Sulky has “Sew” Wonderful stockings available for purchase! These make great gifts for sewing friends, fellow guild members and more. The small stocking itself is customizable to hand or machine embroidery, ready for regifting! Inside you’ll find three spools of Sulky Thread – 50 wt. Cotton for piecing, quilting and general sewing construction; 30…

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    How to Use Iron-on Transfer Pens for Hand Embroidery

    Iron-on Transfer Pens – a Must-Have Embroidery Tool Learn how to use Sulky Iron-on Transfer Pens for hand embroidery and embellishments. With eight colors to choose from, you can color-code your designs to have a visual clue for when to switch thread colors during embroidery. Plus, if your stitches don’t cover the area as intended, the subtle hue peeking out from beneath the thread conceals imperfections. The featured project below is a tea towel blank, hand embroidered with a “London” design for our tourmates on our 2023 London Craftours trip. This workshop includes both the Iron-on Transfer Pen method and the Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch method for embroidery transfer. Tourmates…

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  • Embroidered Rope Tray

    Embroidered Rope Tray for Fall

    Embroidered Rope Tray An embroidered rope tray makes a stunning centerpiece for your fall table. Place a scented candle in the center of the embroidered rope tray, or add a fall-themed floral arrangement and a few pumpkins, gourds and decorative grasses. No one will believe you made it yourself! HOW TO SEW A ROPE TRAY Create a rope tray using 7/32″ clothesline rope (and this Embroidery Session as your guide), or purchase a readymade rope tray. The featured rope tray was purchased at Target in the dollar bin section (for only $3). However, it was difficult to find and is now seemingly discontinued! The good news is that it’s pretty…