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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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