• Winter Coasters in the hoop

    Make Christmas Coasters In the Hoop

    Christmas Coasters This in-the-hoop Christmas Coaster set is a multi-step project done in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Included in the collection are six coaster designs in two sizes with cute winter-themed sayings, snow-trimmed houses and snowflakes. A full-color instructional PDF is included with the designs and color chart, to guide you while making the project(s). These make great holiday gifts and décor for the winter season. Add an optional hanging loop to make ornaments, rather than coasters, if desired. The Christmas Coaster designs come in 4×4 and 6×10 hoop sizes included to make 3.9″-diameter and 5.8″-diameter coasters or ornaments. Purchase the designs individually or as part of the…

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  • Christmas Gift Tags

    Christmas Gift Tags in the Hoop

    Christmas Gift Tags Free Webcast JOIN US November 7, 2023 at 2PM ET FOR THIS FREE CLASS WITH ELLEN MARCH! Join us live or on-demand and learn how to create festive cork Gift Tags in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Reserve your spot now! And, make sure to grab a kit to have on hand for the event! The all-new ITH Christmas Gift Tags designs come in two sizes for loads of gifting and displaying options. Add them to gift bags; hang them as ornaments; display them as place cards; and more! Each tag has a pocket in the back. The large size fits a standard gift card, and…

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  • Pie Placemats for Thanksgiving and Fall

    Pie Placemats Perfect for Fall

    Pie Placemats A set of pie placemats are perfect for fall, when we’re baking (and eating!) lots of pie! Begin by following some of the instructions for our Citrus Slice Placemats, but change the “rind” to mimic a fluted pie-crust edge of a pie. Of course, you’ll also need to change the fabric colors to match your favorite pie, too. PIE PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Patternmaking materials (paper, pencil, hand embroidery hoop or compass) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (white or off-white to match pith & color to match citrus fabric) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Pie crust colored fabrics (approximately two 16″ squares for each placemat) Pie filling colored fabric (approximately…

  • 2023 NYE Sew Along

    New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2023 is Here!

    New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2023 with Sulky & Sallie Tomato Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Sew Along from 12pm – 4pm ET and sew a totally rad new bag made of soft, velvety microsuede. Plus, learn how to make in-the-hoop charms and snaptabs to create keychains and decorative accents that hang from the bag straps. REGISTER NOW   We’re coming together LIVE to sew along in real time, teaching you how to make the new Veronica pattern by Sallie Tomato. Plus, we’ll add machine embroidery charms, courtesy of Parker on the Porch, that add to the 80’s vibe. Can’t join live? No worries! Every sew along registrant gets access to…

  • Pie Pillow for Thanksgiving

    Pie Pillow with Reverse Applique

    Pie Pillow with reverse appliqué techniques Stitch a punny pie pillow for fall to show off your love of pie for Thanksgiving and winter holidays! This pillow features reverse appliqué techniques, piecing and quilting and is easily customizable for different pillow sizes. Grab the pattern for free for a limited time! PIE PILLOW SUPPLIES Thread  Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (featured color: Galley Gold)  Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Blendables Thread (featured color: Autumn)  Fabric & Materials  10″ square of Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web 18″-square pillow form  (2) 20″ squares of low-loft batting  (1) 20″ square of print cotton fabric (backing)  (1) 10″ square each of a solid & print cotton…

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  • Trick or Treat Bag that Glows

    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…

  • Sew an Octopus Costume from Socks!

    Octopus Costume for All Ages Using Socks

    Octopus Costume Create a unique octopus costume using eight tube socks and a button jar. This octopus costume wrks for trick-or-treaters of all ages and any gender! OCTOPUS COSTUME SUPPLIES 8 tube socks (in the color of your choice) Various contrasting & coordinating buttons of different sizes (approximately 15-20 per sock) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Fiberfill Clover® Wonder Clips (optional) Sweatshirt or tank top of choice (in a color to match socks) Skirt or pants of choice (ideally with an elastic waist) *The above list contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you choose to purchase something from these links. OCTOPUS TENTACLES To create the octopus costume,…

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  • Fall Wearables with embroidery

    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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  • mystery quilt along 2023_kajabi

    Mystery Quilt Along with Ashley Hough

    Mystery Quilt Along with Sulky Follow along week by week as we unveil a new quilt block tutorial. At the end of three weeks, you’ll have enough blocks sewn to create our 2023 Sulky Mystery Quilt! Each week, you’ll learn how to construct a new quilt block with extensive video instruction; then, we’ll tell you how many of that block to make while you wait for the next tutorial to drop into your inbox. Ashley Hough, designer and instructor for National Quilters Circle and other publications, will show you every step of the way. In the final fourth week, you’ll compile the blocks into a beautiful quilt that measures 76″ square. You’ll also learn several…

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