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Lemonade Stand Bunting to Sew
🍋 How to Sew a Lemonade Stand Bunting Stitch a cute bunting sign for your lemonade stand and attract all the buyers! Nothing says “summer fun” quite like a classic lemonade stand—and what better way to draw in thirsty customers than with a handmade lemonade stand bunting sign? With just a few sewing supplies and a splash of creativity, you can create a festive banner that turns heads and boosts sales. Let’s get stitching! 🧵 Supplies You’ll Need: 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric (bunting flags) 1/4 yard of coordinating or contrasting quilting cotton fabric (appliqué letters) pre-made or self-made double-fold bias binding Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky 50…
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Beach Blanket from Tidal Quilt Pattern
Beach Blanket Using the Tidal Quilt Pattern Create the perfect summer companion with pre-cuts and stunning threadwork When the sun’s out and the beach is calling, there’s nothing better than rolling out a cozy, colorful beach blanket made by your own hands. Whether you’re lounging by the shore, picnicking in the park, or hosting a backyard bonfire, this beach blanket using the Tidal Quilt Pattern is both practical and eye-catching. Best of all? It’s easier to make than you might think—especially when you start with pre-cut fabric strips and high-quality thread. The Inspiration: Tidal Quilt Pattern The heart of this beach blanket is the Tidal Quilt Pattern, a free design…
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Thanks a Lot Appliqué T-shirt
“Thanks A Lot” Appliqué T-Shirt DIY Designer Dupe You may have seen that playful “Thanks A Lot” T-shirt gracing high-end racks (we’re looking at you, Neiman Marcus) with a hefty $135 price tag. It’s cute. It’s cheeky. But let’s be honest—it’s also just a basic tee with appliqué letters. Using your sewing talents, you can recreate this look for under $15. Here’s how to do it. ✂️ Supplies for Thanks a Lot T-Shirt Basic knit T-shirt (cotton or cotton blend works best) Red knit fabric (1/4 yard is more than enough) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread in red (or a color that pops against your…
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Muffin Appliqué Placemat
MUFFIN APPLIQUÉ PLACEMAT Designed by Renate Bieber Create a pieced muffin appliqué placemat with or without a cherry on top. This placemat makes a great addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, birthday soiree and more! Finished size: 11 ½” x 16 ½” MUFFIN PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Muffin Appliqué Templates Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread (quilting) Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Organ® size 80/12 & 90/14 Universal Needles Sulky KK2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Low-loft batting Fabrics 1/3 yard each of three coordinating fabrics (fabric 1, 2 & 3) (2) coordinating fabric remnants (muffin appliqué) CUTTING & PREP Fabric 1 (white): cut one 4 ¾”…
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Kitchen Stitchin Set to Sew with AccuQuilt
KITCHEN STITCHIN SET TO SEW – FREE SULKY EVENT! Create a Kitchen Stitchin set, including a Mini Oven Mitt and matching appliqué towel, by combining machine embroidery with (or without) an AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. During this event on March 11, 2025 at 2pm ET, you’ll learn how to use AccuQuilt Dies to easily cut shapes and entire patterns to get to the sewing faster, with better accuracy. You’ll also learn how to create the featured Mini Oven Mitt and matching Kitchen Towel using templates and traditional in-the-hoop appliqué methods if you don’t have a Fabric Cutter just yet. REGISTER NOW> KITCHEN STITCHIN WEBCAST DETAILS Update your kitchen for spring…
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Felty Tote with Bonus Machine Embroidery Label Design
Felty Tote designed by Katie Bartz, featuring a machine embroidery label & SVG file! Stitch a designer Felty tote with colorblocking and exposed seaming techniques. Use Sulky Felty to give the tote a soft feel for a fraction of the cost of wool. Plus, the tote is washable and durable for everyday use. The optional “handmade” tag, made of faux leather, cork or the like, is done in the hoop with bonus embroidery and svg cutting files included! This pattern, with machine embroidery and svg files, is only free for the month of January, 2025. FELTY TOTE SUPPLIES Felty Tote Pattern (free for a limited time!) (2) Rolls of Sulky…
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Drawstring Jewelry Pouch Gift to Sew
DRAWSTRING JEWELRY POUCH GIFT This Drawstring Jewelry Pouch project is perfect for storing earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more when you’re on the go or simply want to keep your accessories tidy in a pretty pouch. Keep the Jewelry Pouch in your sport or gym bag; take it when traveling; gift it to a special friend for the holidays or any time of year. With interior pockets and a structured base, the pouch stands on its own when cinched, yet also opens flat when in use. The following instructions go with the Sulky Drawstring Jewelry Pouch Pattern. The PDF pattern itself contains the templates you need to create the pouch. Purchase…
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Sleigh Appliqué Sweatshirt
SLEIGH APPLIQUÉ Appliqué a sweatshirt with “Sleigh,” “Merry,” or Fa La La” for a fun take on holiday apparel. Use Sulky Felty for the collegiate-style appliqué lettering to give the sweatshirt texture and dimension. This project is easily customizable, depending on the word or phrase you choose to stitch! SLEIGH SWEATSHIRT SUPPLIES Sweatshirt of your choice Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Appliqué Template (Download “Sleigh” HERE or create your own) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needles Sulky Felty™ PREPPING APPLIQUÉ Either download and print the Sleigh Appliqué Template or create the design of your choice. (The featured letters measure approximately 3″ tall for reference.) Transfer the…
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Patchwork Christmas Stocking with Stabilizer Grid
Patchwork Christmas Stocking Sew a Patchwork Christmas Stocking using a stabilizer grid for accurate piecing. Quilt the stocking for dimension and interest, bringing in specialty threads that add sparkle. Create a matching set or coordinating stockings that feature the same or similar fabrics, speaking to the recipient’s interests. PATCHWORK CHRISTMAS STOCKING SUPPLIES The following supplies are enough to make one stocking. Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Extra Stabilizer Printed Stocking Template (Courtesy of Lunden Designs; print pages 3, 4, and 5, omitting the cuff instructions) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (piecing & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Poly Sparkle™ Thread (quilting) Assorted 2 1/2″-wide fabric strips (for patchwork front; enough for 77…
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Patchwork Christmas Pillow
Patchwork Christmas Pillow – Free Pattern Create a festive patchwork Christmas pillow, featuring holiday prints. Map out your own grid onto fusible stabilizer to stitch perfectly accurate seams in a fraction of the time. To finish, quilt the pillow top and back in the manner of your choice and add piping for a designer touch. Grab this free Sulky pattern and create a pillow set for the holidays! Finished Size: 16” square PATCHWORK CHRISTMAS PILLOW SUPPLIES Patchwork Christmas Pillow Pattern (it’s free!) 16” Pillow Form Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer Extra Stabilizer 2½”-wide assorted fabric strips (a jelly roll works perfect for this) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (piecing) 18” square…
