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Leo the Lion Project: Hand Embroidery for Kids, Episode 4
Leo the Lion Hoop Art Project Hand Embroidery for Kids, Episode 4 with Laura Bray of Laura Bray Designs Create this Leo the Lion Hoop Art to display your first hand embroidery project! The Leo the Lion embroidery pattern is a simple pattern to teach kids or to make as a beginner of any age. LEO THE LION EMBROIDERY Download the Leo the Lion pattern. Print it out onto Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch™ stabilizer. Cut around the pattern. Stick the pattern onto the right side of a piece of fabric of your choice. Choose thread colors for the lion, using the wide range of Sulky Cotton Petites™ Thread. For the…
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Paper Pieced Pumpkin Tote + Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing
Paper Pieced Pumpkin Pocket Tote Make a paper pieced pumpkin tote and learn the basics of foundation paper piecing in the process. Foundation Paper Piecing 101 Foundation paper piecing is a fun technique that’s made super easy with Sulky Paper Solvy. Loads of foundation paper piecing patterns exist, and the patterns are typically available to download and print (love the instant gratification!), so it’s easy to print them right onto the Paper Solvy and start stitching. Here’s the down-low on how to do foundation paper piecing and achieve great results. Using Sulky Paper Solvy stabilizer is a great way to use designs off your computer or the internet. Print or…
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Create a Vintage Picnic Quilt for National Picnic Month
Pack yourself a picnic and tote a vintage-inspired picnic quilt to celebrate National Picnic Month! This quilt pattern is simple to construct, yet impressive at the finish. I started with a basic chevron quilt pattern (there are tons out there! Just Google “Chevron Quilt” and find one you love.) Then, I gave it a vintage vibe with my fabric and thread choice. SUPPLIES 1 1/2 yards of orange fabric 1 1/2 yards of vintage-vibe cotton print fabric 2 1/2 yards of coordinating cotton fabric (backing) Twin size batting Easy Angle Ruler™ Sulky® PolyLite™ thread for piecing Sulky Filaine thread for long-arm quilting Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Vintage-style picnic basket (for…