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    Quilted Christmas Tree with Thread Options

    December 4, 2022 /

    Quilted Christmas Tree which thread to use? A quilted Christmas Tree is a great addition to your holiday décor. Plus, this pattern, O’ Christmas Tree by Material Girl Quilts, is a great canvas for more embellishment, such as Glowy or Metallic Threads, beading, ribbons or rickrack and more. Decorate your finished quilted Christmas Tree however you wish! Or leave it as-is and hang above the mantle. Which thread to use for this wall hanging is up to you, as there are so many options! However, for the piecing, a lightweight thread, such as Sulky 50 wt. Cotton, is best. This thread is long-staple, high-quality Egyptian Cotton (nothing but the best!).…

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    Decorative Thread for Serging – National Serger Month Kickoff

    March 31, 2020 /

    Decorative Thread for Serging It’s National Serger Month! Using decorative thread for serging in the loopers (and even needles) transforms your serger from functional to decorative, thereby expanding the capabilities you have with your serger. To kickoff national Serger Month, we’ll dive into the fun threads you can use with your serger to breathe new life into your projects. The Baby Lock Triumph serger, shown above, is fresh out of the box, just waiting to test out all sorts of fun threads! SULKY POLY DECO™ FOR SERGING Even if your seams are functional, rather than decorative, you can still change up the thread colors and showcase a different color for…

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  • Cork Tote Pattern using Metallic Cork + Tips for Metallic Thread

    June 11, 2019 /

    METALLIC CORK TOTE Make a metallic cork tote pattern to have the perfect travel accessory this summer. The inner padded pocket fits a laptop and the zippered pocket is perfect for smaller essentials. The bag fits under the seat in front of you on the airplane and has purse feet to keep the base off of dirty surfaces. ALL ABOUT CORK Cork fabric is the latest trend and it’s sticking around as a great alternative to leather. It’s soft and supple and super easy to sew. Use it for small items, such as wallets and luggage tags, or as garment accents, such as epaulets or collar points. Anywhere you’d add…

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    How to Sew Metallic Thread on It’s Sew Easy

    May 16, 2019 /

    Metallic is the new black! No need to shy away from learning how to sew metallic thread. It’s not as difficult as you may think. This metallic cork tote was made for It’s Sew Easy, a public television show on PBS and Create stations nationwide. The 1700 series begins airing today, May 16, 2019. The metallic tote above is featured on the second episode of the series, 1702. Contact your local PBS station to find out when it airs in your area, as each station has different programming schedules. Ellen March, Director of Content for Sulky takes you through some of the construction of the tote as well as tips…

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  • Embroidered Pillow: January Pillow of the Month

    January 27, 2019 /

    Embroidered Pillow DIY Pillow of the Month: January Edition   For the next twelve months of 2019, we will feature a DIY Pillow of the Month with a a 14” square pillow form that can be slipped off and easily stored. January’s Embroidered Pillow keeps winter in mind with embroidered snowflakes and a touch of metallic sparkle. Not only is it exciting to regularly change decorating themes, but reusing the same pillow form will save money. January finds winter well under way and, even in those warmer states, it is always fun to think of snowflakes! Embroidery Library offers two enticing freestanding lace (FSL) collections of “Light and Lacy Snowflakes”.…

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    Embroidery on Sheer Fabric with Metallic Thread

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    Embroidery on Sheer Fabric with Metallic Thread by Katrina Walker Learn tips for embroidery on sheer fabric with metallic thread to create fashions worthy of any New Year’s Eve party. The holiday season is the perfect time to add some shimmer and shine. Embroidery on a lovely sheer silk organza with metallic thread always looks so elegant. Whether used on a blouse (like the one above using a BurdaStyle pattern, from Creative Machine Embroidery) a simple scarf, or even home décor – it’s a fabulous accent perfect for any festive occasion. Embroidery on sheer fabric with metallic thread may look intimidating but it’s actually quite easy to do if you…

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  • DIY 4th of July Place-Mats in a Serger

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    This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox.  4th of July Napkins and Place-Mats The 4th of July is all about outdoor gatherings, fireworks, and celebrating our country’s independence! These explosions of color are sure to inspire creativity!  So, this is the perfect time to explore the wide variety of Sulky® Threads and using them in applications other than our regular intentions.   Sulky Cotton Blendables Thread in a Serger Let’s look at Sulky Cotton Blendables Thread .  These exciting, multicolor threads are a masterful blend of different colors within the same range of tone and intensity, with random, subtle color changes every 2-1/2 to 5 inches, which come…

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