• Sulky.com
Sulky

The Sulky of America Blog

  • Home
  • Tutorials
  • Sewing Tips
  • Home
  • Tutorials
  • Sewing Tips
  • Sulky.com
  • Quilting Bee placemat set

    Paper Pieced Bee Blocks Come Together in a Springy Table Runner

    May 10, 2023 /

    Create a springy placemat set featuring foundation paper pieced bee blocks that come together like a “quilting bee” on your table. Print the paper pieced bee patterns onto Sulky Paper Solvy, a water-soluble paper that is easily sewn through and removes completely without the need to tear away pesky bits after piecing. Moisten a cotton swab and run it along seamlines to lift away the paper sections carefully and accurately. Or leave the paper intact until the placemat is complete; then, wash it away in a rinse and spin cycle in your washing machine. PAPER PIECED BEE PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Supplies listed are enough to create four 15″ x 21″ placemats.…

    read more
    6 Comments

    You May Also Like

    glowy gingham quilt

    Quilting with Glowy Thread: a Gingham Quilt for Star Gazers

    August 28, 2020

    Crossbody Bag with Sulky Blendables Thread

    March 23, 2015

    Kraft-Tex Paper Fabric

    August 17, 2017
  • paper pieced ornament table topper

    Paper Pieced Ornament Table Topper with Glitter Accents

    November 8, 2019 /

    Paper Pieced Ornament Table Topper by Vicki Holloway A paper pieced ornament table topper is a quick and easy project to add to your existing Christmas decor. The vinyl appliques showcase an extra sparkle of glittery sequins, neatly contained and movable for an interactive experience.   SUPPLIES Finished Paper Pieced Ornament Table Topper measures 24″ square. Sulky may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links on our posts. Sulky Paper Solvy   Cotton + Steel thread by Sulky (neutral, white or otherwise matching the background fabric) Sulky clear Invisible thread (optional; for stitching the vinyl applique blocks) 12 gauge Vinyl (30″ long and 8″ wide, cut into four 6…

    read more
    3 Comments

    You May Also Like

    patriotic place mat

    Place Mat – Quilted Team USA Appliqué Project

    June 11, 2021
    sewing machine applique

    Sewing Machine Applique for Quilts, Wall Hangings, Pouches & More

    June 11, 2024
    filled with love tea towel

    Filled with Love Tea Towel to Stitch

    January 6, 2022
  • paper pieced pumpkin table runner

    Paper Pieced Pumpkin Table Runner for Fall Decor

    October 7, 2019 /

    Paper Pieced Pumpkin Table Runner by Vicki Holloway Create a paper pieced pumpkin table runner to display before Halloween and beyond! This table runner will take your decor into Thanksgiving with its pumpkin blocks and beautiful quilting. For this paper pieced pumpkin table runner, we’re repurposing the Apple Mug Rug pattern previously published and using different colored fabrics to turn the apple into a pumpkin. Don’t you just LOVE a dual-duty pattern? Me too! This one DOES have a slight variation with the pumpkin stem, so download the pumpkin here. SUPPLY LIST Sulky Paper Solvy 50 wt Cotton + Steel thread by Sulky (Cornsilk & Avocado; piecing & quilting) ⅛…

    read more
    5 Comments

    You May Also Like

    football table runner

    Football Table Runner Tutorial for Fall

    August 1, 2021
    Candy Corn Place Mat

    Pieced Candy Corn Place Mats to Sew

    October 2, 2024
    Fall Leaf Garland

    Fall Leaves Felt Garland to Sew

    October 17, 2024
  • paper piecing intro

    Paper Pieced Pumpkin Tote + Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing

    September 9, 2019 /

    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…

    read more
    1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    embroidered shoulder tote

    Embroidered Shoulder Tote with Vintage Style Stitchouts

    November 26, 2019
    daypack pattern in faux waxed canvas on table

    Daypack Pattern in Faux Waxed Canvas

    May 19, 2024
    Teacher Tote Gift

    Teacher Tote – a Great Back-to-School Gift

    August 12, 2022
  • Paper Pieced Apple Mug Rug

    August 10, 2019 /

    Paper Pieced Apple Mug Rug by Vicki Holloway Create a paper pieced apple mug rug to gift to a new teacher. Or make a set of four using coordinating apple-print fabrics as a hostess gift.   Size: 5″ square SUPPLIES Sulky Paper Solvy Cotton + Steel Thread (colors to match fabrics) Cotton fabric scraps (such as a bright apple color, a light or white background color & brown for the stem) 5 1/2″ square each of batting & backing Point turner, chopstick or blunt knitting needle Apple Mug Rug Pattern Foundation Paper Piecing Print the Paper Pieced Apple Mug Rug foundation paper piecing pattern onto a sheet of Sulky Paper…

    read more
    23 Comments

    You May Also Like

    roller skate charm

    Roller Skate Charm In the Hoop

    May 19, 2022
    ITH Greeting Cards Session (6)

    Designs by Juju Notebook Embroidery Session

    August 28, 2022

    Back to School Sewing Series – How to Sew a Pencil Pouch

    August 27, 2018
  • Emerald Gemstone Quilt Block + Rayon Threads for Quilting

    May 19, 2019 /

    Treat yourself to a precious gem and make a gemstone quilt block! Paper piecing and quilting with rayon thread combine to make a gorgeous Emerald Gemstone Quilt Block. The emerald is May’s birthstone, but also one of the “big three” of colored stones. Emeralds are all the rage, with some people choosing them for engagement rings over the traditional diamond. MJ Kinman, designer and creator of the famous Gemstone Quilt blocks, hosted a webinar with us and explained her wild-motion quilting techniques. This quilting is what she prefers for her gemstone quilt blocks and it becomes a cathartic experience with its calming repetition. For paper piecing these intricate gemstone quilt…

    read more
    Comments Off on Emerald Gemstone Quilt Block + Rayon Threads for Quilting

    You May Also Like

    July Birthstone Block

    July Birthstone Block Sew Along: the Ruby

    July 20, 2019
    threads for quilting

    Karlee Porter’s Favorite Threads for Quilting

    March 26, 2020
    free webcast

    Road Trip Quilt FREE Webcast with Fiona Sandwich

    March 28, 2021

Search by Category

Subscribe to Our Blog!

Don't worry, you'll only receive an email when a new post is published.

Join 5,064 other subscribers

Connect with Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe to the Sulky Newsletter

Online Classes

Stay Connected – Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Free Webinars

Shop Online at Sulky.com

2025 Sulky of America ©
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.
 

Loading Comments...