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School Spirit Sweatshirt with Stitching
School Spirit Sweatshirt Embellish a school spirit sweatshirt using Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Stabilizer and 12 wt. Cotton Threads. Customize the school and mascot and head to the Friday night lights in style! SCHOOL SPIRIT SWEATSHIRT SUPPLIES Sweatshirt of choice Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch™ Stabilizer 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ Thread (in school colors) Hand embroidery or chenille needle SWEATSHIRT TIPS School spirit gear often comes with a hefty price tag. But, you can achieve your own school spirit style with a handcrafted sweatshirt (or tee or tote) that’s personalized with your school name and mascot for much less dough. If your school has a particular phrase (such as “Fight On!”…
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Fall Family Football Mini Quilt
Fall Family Football Mini Quilt designed by Parker on the Porch Create a Fall Family Football mini quilt to display for the upcoming football…I mean fall…season. This Fall Family Football Mini Quilt is designed by the fine folks at Parker on the Porch, and featured appliqué in the hoop. The best part about this mini quilt? The entire project is done in the hoop of your embroidery machine! FALL FAMILY FOOTBALL MINI QUILT SUPPLIES Fall Family Football ITH Mini Quilt Design Sulky Poly Deco™ Thread Sulky 60 wt. Bobbin Thread Fabrics & batting according to desired project size (included sizes: 4.70″ x 7.00″, 4.69″ x 7.87″, 6.0″ x 10.06″, 7.00″…
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Mini Football Zip Pouch to Sew
Mini Football Zip Pouch designed by Heidi Pridemore Create a mini football zip pouch to clip onto a backpack, stadium bag or tote to show off your love of the game. The zip pouch has a swivel clip to easily attach to any bag of your choice. These make great gifts for anyone who’s ready for some football! Finished Dimensions: 5” x 6” MINI FOOTBALL ZIP POUCH SUPPLIES Pattern (it’s free!) Fabric Fat quarter of brown solid or blender quilting cotton (Fabric A) 6” square of white solid of blender quilting cotton fabric (Fabric B) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web 8” square of Fusible Fleece 1” Swivel Clip D-ring 50…
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Football Table Runner Tutorial for Fall
This Football Table Runner is a variation of the Touchdown Quilt pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew. It’s an intermediate level quilting pattern, further embellished with pretty quilting stitches. Finished table runner measures approximately 15 1/2″ x 44 1/2″. SUPPLIES Touchdown Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew Neutrals & Nutshells 50 wt. Cotton Thread Assortment (12 snap spools of brown and neutral thread shades) 30wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread (featured color: Moss Medley) Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Organ® Needles: size 70/10 Universal & 70/11 Quilting Fabrics (featured table runner includes 3 football blocks & 4 pieced borders from the featured pattern, plus 2 solid borders for the upper and lower…
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Halloween Costumes to Sew – From Crafty to Couture
Halloween costumes to sew don’t have to break the bank and don’t have to keep you up all night sewing before the big day. Here are some great Halloween costume ideas, whether you want your costume (or your kid’s costume) to be subtle or elaborate this year. Halloween Apron Sew an apron (pinafore, really) with festive Halloween embroideries. These are Halloween costumes you can quickly throw over clothes at work right before the lunch potluck begins. Or don it while handing out candy on Halloween night. Dress it up with a fascinator and some makeup to complete the look with a bit more effort. Use reflective CRY thread for some of…
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DIY Stadium Seat Cushion for Football, Sports & School Activities
Create a DIY stadium seat cushion personalized with embroidery. As the school year starts, there are so many sports and other activities that begin, too. This DIY stadium seat cushion is portable and easily fits in the trunk of the car, so you always have a comfy place to sit. Whether you’re outdoors in the stands (that are hot at the start of the season and cold at the end), indoors on the bleachers, or on the grass, this cushion is adjustable and folds so you can carry it easily. The addition of embroidery allows you to personalize it with a team name, mascot, or monogram. Or use the…
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DIY Clear Vinyl Bag – A Game Day Essential!
Clear Vinyl Bag Tutorial – A Game-Day Essential! Professional sports stadiums have required them for years, and now a clear vinyl bag is required at all college football stadiums as well. Don’t put your things in a zip-lock bag! Here is how to make an easy and adorable vinyl bag that shows your team pride! Supplies Clear Vinyl – cut 1 piece 22″ x 15″ Fabric for the top – 2 pieces 6″ x 15″ Fabric for the bottom insert- 13″ x 8-1/2″ Cardboard for bottom – 12″ x 3-3/4″ (You may have to adjust this to fit – fair warning) 17″ or longer Zipper 38″ Strap Hot glue or…
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Root for Your Favorite Team with Embroider Buddies!
Football season is upon us and it’s never too early to get your kids rooting for the (obvious) winning team! Whether you’re a “Cheese-head”, a Dawg, or a Gator, it’s time for your kids to be a part of the tradition – and what better way to get them in the team spirit than with Embroider Buddies?! It’s the best of both worlds – they get a soft cuddly new stuffed animal, and you get the pleasure of knowing they’re headed in the right direction in life! Embroider Buddy stuffed animals are not only adorable, but are extremely simple to customize. Plus, if you’re like me (yes, I can still…
