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Christmas Card Holder to Sew
Christmas Card Holder – a Quilty Wall Hanging Create a Christmas card holder that’s quilted and appliquéd for festive cheer. This wall hanging has great structure with the help of Sulky stabilizer and foam interlining. It won’t sag or distort over time or while hanging by the chimney with care. Plus, it’s fat quarter friendly! Finished Size: Approximately 18″ H x 20″ W CHRISTMAS CARD HOLDER SUPPLIES (5) fat quarters of coordinating holiday fabrics 4″ x 2o” rectangle of coordinating fabric (hanging sleeve) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (construction & appliqué) Sulky Original Metallic or Poly Sparkle™ Thread (quilting) Sulky Cut-Away Plus™ Stabilizer Low-loft batting Foam interlining (such as Soft…
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Sew Metallic Thread with Ease – FAQs with Patti Lee
How to Sew Metallic Thread by Patti Lee If you’ve wondered how to sew metallic thread, this post is for you! Metallics are specialty threads and not construction threads. They require a few minor adjustments to sew with ease, and then they become magical! You’ll love the special effects you can achieve when you learn how to sew metallic threads. Q: What’s the difference between Sulky Original, Sliver™, & Holoshimmer™ Metallic Thread? A: Sulky Original Metallic is a round, twisted thread that is created by twisting and bonding a fine metallic foil around a strong core to create an exceptionally smooth, strong, and pliable thread. Add an elegant sparkle to…
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How to Sew Metallic Thread on It’s Sew Easy
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…
