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  • Pet Skeleton Applique Pillows

    Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillows for Halloween Décor

    August 28, 2024 /

    Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillow Pair designed by Ashley Hough Pet Skeleton Appliqué Pillow Supplies (1) roll of white Felty (1) roll of black Felty 50 wt. Cotton thread (black) Glowy Thread (white) Perfect Applique Fusible Web Fiberfill Size 70 Universal needle (for use with 50 wt. cotton thread) Size 90 Universal needle (for use with Glowy thread) Hand sewing needle Pet Skeleton Appliqué Templates (dog & cat included)   Preparation & Construction Note: These instructions are the same for both the cat and dog pillow version.  First, download and print the pet skeleton appliqué templates.  Ensure the printer is set to print at 100% and  the paper orientation is set…

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    Winter Draft Stopper

    Free Draft Stopper Pattern for Designer Decor

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    How to Embroider Towels with Videos + Designs

    May 23, 2024
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    Pandemic Patch for Mask Makers to Sew + Give

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  • Elastic Zip Pouch

    Sew an Elastic Zip Pouch for Back to School

    August 12, 2024 /

    Elastic Zip Pouch Wrap an elastic zip pouch around a binder or notebook to always have pens, pencils and school supplies at hand. This easy-sew pouch is wide enough to hold a load of items, including erasers, scissors and Post-it Notes, too. It’s also a great pouch for sewing supplies, to wrap around a cross-stitch journal or quilting planner. Stitch this project in an hour (or less!) and then create enough for a classroom of students! ELASTIC ZIP POUCH SUPPLIES (1) fat quarter or (2) 10″ x 12″ fabric rectangles (1) sheet of Sulky Felty or 10″ x 12″ rectangle of low-loft cotton batting Sulky KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive (1)…

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    Multipurpose Bag – Free Pattern from Sulky

    June 9, 2021
    Machine Embroidered Laptop Case

    Embroidery on Kraft-tex + Laptop Case Pattern

    September 14, 2019
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    Business Card Keeper for Dad’s Day Gifting

    May 27, 2024
  • Charger Cord Pouch

    Sew a Charger Cord Pouch + Ear Bud Holder for Back to School

    August 9, 2024 /

    Charger Cord Pouch + Ear Bud Holder Sew a charger cord pouch + ear bud holder to store these accessories safely in a backpack for travel or heading back to school. A swivel clip allows you to attach the pouch to a zipper pull or backpack loop for convenient transport. Determine the pouch size needed by wrapping the cord(s) you intend to store and tracing the outline. Then, find a bowl or other round object that’s similar in size and trace the circle, adding 1/4″ beyond the drawn line to create the pattern. CHARGER CORD POUCH + EAR BUD HOLDER SUPPLIES Quilting cotton fabric: 2 circles each (outer & backing)…

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    Roller Skate Charm In the Hoop

    May 19, 2022
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    October 28, 2024

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    August 21, 2018
  • Floral Farmhouse Pinnacle Table Runner (4)

    Pinnacle Table Runner – Floral Farmhouse Edition

    July 24, 2024 /

    Pinnacle Table Runner, designed by the Crafty Gemini Create a lovely pieced table runner with hand or machine quilting (or both). Learn how to use a specialty ruler for perfect points and zero fabric waste, too! Join Sulky at 2pm ET on August 9, 2024 for this FREE webcast! Plus, you’ll get a free hand AND machine embroidery design, which you can use to further embellish your table runner, just for registering! PINNACLE TABLE RUNNER DETAILS Learn how to create a pretty pieced table runner using the Crafty Gemini 5″ Slicer Ruler. Mix and match blocks to form your own design, and then quilt the finished piece using Sulky Filaine Thread for…

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    10 Pumpkin Projects

    10 Pumpkin Projects to Sew for Fall

    October 5, 2020
    Casserole Hot Pad

    Quilted Casserole Hot Pad

    October 12, 2024
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    Embroidered Shoulder Tote with Vintage Style Stitchouts

    November 26, 2019
  • Backpack Organizer

    Backpack Organizer to Sew for Students & More

    July 17, 2024 /

    Backpack Organizer This backpack Organizer is a fun and functional holder for a standard spiral notebook, papers, pens and pencils and more. The vinyl pocket fits an ID, business cards and lens wipes, too. Stitch a Backpack Organizer for anyone entering school this summer/fall or make one for a tote bag. All your papers, receipts and mail is kept neat and tidy in one place. FINISHED SIZE: Approximately 9 3/4″ W x 11 3/4″ H BACKPACK ORGANIZER SUPPLIES Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction & quilting) Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needle Light- to mediumweight fusible interfacing Quilting cotton fabrics (2) 12 1/2″ x 20″ rectangles (main exterior & lining) 11…

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    DIY School Supplies: 5 Projects to Make for Students

    July 25, 2019
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    Designs by Juju Notebook Embroidery Session

    August 28, 2022

    Back to School Sewing Series: Modern Ditty Bag – The Perfect Teacher’s Bag

    August 23, 2018
  • Christmas Appliqué Towels

    Christmas Appliqué Towels Pattern

    July 8, 2024 /

    Christmas Appliqué Towels Pattern – Yours Free! Grab this Christmas Appliqué Towels pattern, featured in our Merry & Bright 2023 Mystery Box! With Christmas less than six months away, we’re gearing up with projects to add to the must-make queue. These towels make great gifts and also fabulous additions to your holiday décor. Grab the appliqué templates to create a set that says “Holly Jolly” or “Merry Bright,” with dimensional Christmas appliqué that pops off the towel surface. If you missed the Merry & Bright Mystery Box, this was one of the patterns included with the box purchase. Everything needed to create these towels (and much, much more) was included…

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    I Quilt Appliqué Wall Hanging Free Pattern

    March 16, 2024
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    Bloom Machine Embroidered Mini Quilt

    February 16, 2022
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    Machine Embroidery Appliqué + Fuzzy Quilts to Make

    October 10, 2019
  • Cross body Case Sew Along

    Crossbody Case Video + Kit Special

    July 1, 2024 /

    Crossbody Case Video + Kit Create a crossbody case with faux leather accents, high-end hardware and an adjustable strap for a comfortable fit. The pieced thread spool is quilted for texture and dimension, replicating actual thread winding around the spool. Show off your love for sewing with this case that keeps your phone at the ready, with a bit of extra room for essentials. The fully adjustable strap allows you to wear the bag where it’s comfortable for you. The strap is also fully removable, so you can use it inside another large tote or purse to keep smaller items tidy. This video class comes with purchase of the Crossbody Case Kit. After…

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    July 28, 2025
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    New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2023 is Here!

    October 16, 2023
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    July 17, 2024
  • Stars and Stripes Quilt

    Stars and Stripes Quilt Pattern

    May 10, 2024 /

    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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    June 30, 2017

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    March 23, 2015
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    January 26, 2025
  • American Flag Placemat

    American Flag Placemat Project with Foundation Piecing

    April 17, 2024 /

    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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    Pumpkin Pillow – Free Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern

    October 14, 2021
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    May 14, 2023
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    Mandala Inspired Table Runner with Appliqué & Quilting

    January 19, 2025
  • half square triangles to make into quilt blocks

    Half Square Triangle Table Runner

    March 30, 2024 /

    The Half Square Triangle The half square triangle (HST) is a versatile piecing method that forms to create so many quilt blocks. We’ll explore several easy blocks using the half square triangle to close out National Quilting Month. Choose your favorite and make a table runner with pretty quilting. HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE FAQS What is a half-square triangle? It’s a square quilt block made of two triangles, pieced along the long triangle edge. This edge is cut on the bias, making it a bit stretchy and unwieldy to sew. It’s easiest to sew two at a time from two fabric squares, and then cut after sewing is complete. How many…

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