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    Embroidery on Sheer Fabric with Metallic Thread

    December 18, 2018 /

    Embroidery on Sheer Fabric with Metallic Thread by Katrina Walker Learn tips for embroidery on sheer fabric with metallic thread to create fashions worthy of any New Year’s Eve party. The holiday season is the perfect time to add some shimmer and shine. Embroidery on a lovely sheer silk organza with metallic thread always looks so elegant. Whether used on a blouse (like the one above using a BurdaStyle pattern, from Creative Machine Embroidery) a simple scarf, or even home décor – it’s a fabulous accent perfect for any festive occasion. Embroidery on sheer fabric with metallic thread may look intimidating but it’s actually quite easy to do if you…

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  • Spooky Solvy Spider Web in 10 Easy Steps

    October 19, 2017 /

    Spooky Solvy Spider Web in 10 Easy Steps This blog post is written by Eric Drexler, Sulky National Educator I first experimented with this project making large Easter Egg decorations in fun colors. You can view that blog here. Recently I saw a Halloween decoration on the internet that looked a lot like my eggs. They were really cool spider webs with spiders on them. Oooo CREEPY. So I wanted to try it out for myself! Supplies: First, find water balloons (This turned out to be the hardest part of the project). Then, gather the web material. For the Easter eggs I used Sulky’s 12 wt. Cotton Blendables Thread.  You…

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  • Sulky’s 30th Anniversary: The History of Sulky Solvy

    June 30, 2017 /

    Sulky’s 30th Anniversary: The History of Sulky Solvy To continue our celebration of Sulky’s 30th anniversary, we spoke with Fred and Joyce Drexler, the co-founders of Sulky of America, to learn how Solvy got its start here at Sulky… The History of Solvy® in the United States really began 34 years ago at the Bobbin Show in the World Congress Trade Center in Atlanta. This immense trade show showcased every imaginable type of equipment and product that Ready-To-Wear and Commercial Embroidery Manufacturers needed or wanted, to be able to manufacture clothing and do large-scale embroidery jobs. Attendees came from all over the world and walked miles of aisles to check…

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  • My Favorite Sites For Hand Embroidery Patterns & A Giveaway!

    December 19, 2014 /

      Hand Embroidery is one of my favorite things to do. I love the act of stitching, especially with Sulky Cotton Petites™ & Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ (You can read why I love these products for hand embroidery here), but I also love that there are so many new designs these days. No longer is hand embroidery just red work, traditional or heirloom. No matter what your personal style, you can find hand embroidery patterns just for you. There are tons of great sites with fantastic patterns, but here are a few of my favorites. HINT: I am doing a giveaway at the end of this blog (Like the monster at the end…

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