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Joyce Drexler mentioned heirloom sewing above… look at this incredible quilt covered in heirloom sewing and this adorable grandbaby belonging to Joyce Crosby. Joyce should be very proud of this magnificent heirloom she created using Sulky Threads for her daughter, Jennifer's, precious baby girl, Lauren. She was kind enough to share this with me.
 Patti Lee and Teddy Bear |
She also told me: "I have five smocks that I have worn to work for the last 7 years. They all have several embroideries on them. I can't even guess how many times they have been washed but the Sulky has retained it's beauty, sheen and brightness. While the smocks are getting a little worn, the embroideries look great. I wear them, really, to show customers that Sulky is the best."
Joyce (Crosby) and I share a love of St. Bernards.
If you're able to attend, be sure to stop and visit us at Quilt Festival in Houston. New PolyLite Thread and all the new products will be available for purchase. See the new samples stitched-out,
as well as samples from our newest book.
Look for us in Booth #'s 848 to 852:
Check out this Hands-On Digitizing Workshop - Learn 'n Touch
November 6-7, 2010 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport
222 N.Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, California 91764
Two Days with Deborah Jones, renowned author and embroidery expert.
Brought to you by our manufacturing partner, Gunold, USA, this workshop is perfect for the hobbyist, and future, or current business owner who wishes to learn more about digitizing and becoming a better embroiderer. You will digitize a logo in class, as well as learn digitizing "secrets" and "tricks".
Each participant will be sent, by mail, a CD of extremely high quality digitizing software to load on your laptop prior to the workshop. This digitizing software is significantly comprehensive, and is yours FREE by registering for this event.
Click here for more information and to sign up NOW!
From the newest Sulky book…
Sew, Craft, Quilt and Embroider Confidently with Sulky Stabilizers!
There are almost 200 pages in this dramatic, colorful new book, as well as a CD filled with even more fun projects, designs and ideas. Easy-to-follow "recipes for success" for dozens of techniques, embroideries, quilts, craft projects, and more.
Joyce Drexler, Creative Director for Sulky and Pokey Bolton on the set of "Quilting Arts" PBS-TV show featuring Nancy Sapin's trivets and corded bowls all shown step-by-step in the new Sulky book (#900B-19).
Carol Ingram, Designer for Sulky, and Sue Hausmann on the set of "America Sews" PBS-TV show, featuring Carol's "Cherish the Inner Child" project featured in the new Sulky book. (#900B-19)
Eric Drexler, Education Coordinator for Sulky, and Pokey Bolton on the set of "Quilting Arts" PBS-TV show featuring some of his unique Ultra Suede™ Scarves featured in the new Sulky book (#900B-19).
NEW! Sulky PolyLite 60 wt. Thread
For Free-Motion Quilting:
- Flows like butter through the machine.
- Lint-free.
- Maintains more even tensions. Virtually no tension adjustments when quilting for long-arm or domestic machine users.
- Micro-stippling.
- Fine detail quilting.
- Short, predictable one-inch color increments add interest and "forgiveness" to your quilting.
- Perfect for quilt piecing because using this fine thread in the seam means much more accurate piecing, and it doesn't pull out like other 60 wt. threads.
- Colorfast and bleachable - perfect for all quilts including children's and baby quilts.
- Because it is so fine, greater yardage can be wound on your bobbins, so less bobbin winding, and the backs of your quilts look as pretty as the front.
- PolyLite is a very strong, smooth thread that runs flawlessly, which results in perfect stitch formation, and consistency even at high speeds.
But, there are lots of other wonderful uses for PolyLite, too!
- Create almost invisible hand-appliqué and flawless machine appliqué.
- Smooth, fine, PolyLite 60 wt. thread just disappears, allowing the fabric to lie flat with the stitches virtually hidden. Get perfect curves and crisp points every time.
- PolyLite looks and feels like silk, but it is stronger and much less expensive!
- Create gorgeous heirloom sewing on laces and entredeaux, batiste, organdy, netting, linen and more.
- Perfect for wing-needle work and to make exquisite fine thread lace and intricate Trapunto.
- Ideal for small, fine, computerized embroidery designs, or for designs that you stitch on lightweight, soft fabrics.
- Strong, 2-ply Sulky PolyLite polyester thread is perfect for doing nearly invisible bindings on quilts - by hand or by machine! Judges love it!
- Do amazing invisible stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.
- Get dramatic results using PolyLite on a serger.
- Wonderful for delicate Counted Cross Stitching.
As a Bobbin Thread:
- Because it is so fine and available in so many colors, Sulky PolyLite on the bobbin virtually melds with the top thread so that you can hardly tell where they intertwine. You can sew even the most delicate stitches without the bobbin thread showing, which makes it perfect for small, intricate designs.
- It is the ideal companion for all types of top threads including Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco, Sulky 40 wt. Rayon, All Sulky Metallics, and Sulky Invisible. Its silky finish allows it to glide smoothly to form the perfect stitch.
- Now you have 36 solid bobbin colors that work perfectly on top, too!
- And, because you can put so much on a bobbin, less bobbin winding!
- Because Sulky PolyLite is made from the highest quality, 100 percent polyester that won't shrink, fray or break easily, it is an economical and versatile addition to your thread collection.
Other attributes:
- Sulky Mini Cones are specifically engineered to work well on the horizontal spool pin of a domestic sewing machine so they don't wobble, which allows the perfect flow of thread. Perfect for long-arm users, too.
- A size 10/70 or 11/75 machine needle is recommended. It is colorfast, bleachable, and both washable and dry cleanable.
- Ideal for computerized designs that are digitized for 60 wt. thread, and for machines that prefer 60 wt. thread on the top or bobbin. Do a test stitch-out to see if your design needs to be reduced slightly. Many designs just look lighter and softer without a size reduction.
- Lettering and fine details look crisp, sharp and easy-to-read with Sulky PolyLite.
- When using PolyLite for decorative stitching, you may want to shorten the stitch length slightly so that you get a more solid fill-in on some designs. (Most decorative stitches are digitized for 40 wt. thread, but adapt beautifully to PolyLite 60 wt. thread by slightly shortening the stitch length.)
- Available in 36 solid and 24 multi-colors:
- 440 yd. solid color, small snap-spools: $3.99 sugg. retail
- 1,650 yd. Mini Cones $7.49 sugg. retail
- Multi-colors: $4.99 and $11.99 respectively, sugg. retail
DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO
JOIN US FOR A 2010+* SULKY CERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING EVENT
| Oct, 2010 | ||
| 10/26 - 10/28 | Indianapolis, IN Embassy Suites Indianapolis North | Educator - Linda Simmons |
| Nov, 2010 | ||
| 11/17 - 11/19 | Kennesaw, GA Hilton Garden Inn | Educators Ellen Osten Nancy Sapin |
| Nov, 2010 | ||
| 11/18 - 11/20 | Kansas City, MO Four Points by Sheraton | Educator - Lee Fletcher |
| Dec, 2010 | ||
| 12/01 - 12/03 | Kennesaw, GA Hilton Garden Inn | Educators Ellen Osten Eric Drexler |
| Feb, 2011 | ||
| 02/02 - 02/04 | Orlando, FL Courtyard by Marriott/Lake Buena Vista | Educator - Ellen Osten |
| 02/02 - 02/04 | Phoenix, AZ Hilton Garden Inn | Educator - Lee Fletcher |
"SULKY ART, FUN AND FASHION FOR EVERYONE!"
Lee Fletcher (middle, front), Sulky National Educator, and her enthusiastic fun group at the Sulky Certified Teacher Training event in San Diego, CA. |
We have a number of easy, quick projects that you can do with the kids and grandkids, too.
Janet Martin had this to say about her Sulky Certified Teacher Training experience with Sulky National Educator, Lee Fletcher, in San Diego in September:
"Initially I was hesitant to sign up for the training only because I didn't know anyone who attended a past event who could have told me 'You have to go!'. It isn't everyday that I drop that kind of money on myself so I really debated with myself for more than a week before signing up.
Well, I am so glad I did. I think the value of what I learned, the fun I had, and the camaraderie of all of the students made for the best 3 days ever. The box of project kits and supplies completely thrilled me. It felt like Christmas both in class, and again when I got home and could really take some time to see everything Sulky provided.
I sure hope Sulky will consider returning to San Diego again next year... I'm ready to sign up NOW.
Please extend my thanks to the entire Sulky family for coming up with this concept and for executing it so well. I can hardly wait for the next one."
Thank you, Janet.
IN THE HEART OF THE WOODS LANDSCAPE
Everyone loves fabric landscapes, but we sometimes find them daunting to do. Not this one! Fun and easy, and a wonderful palette for creative individuality.
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED:
- Raw-edge foundation piecing
- Raw-edge appliqué
- "Fussy Cutting" and Auditioning Fabrics
- Free-motion stitching
- Fused Applique
- Quilting
PUMPKIN MARKET TOTE with Falling Leaves
Totes have always been in style, but never more so than now with our desire to "be green" and preserve our planet. But they don't have to be just the average grocery store "totes". "You'll love the convenience of the outside quilted pumpkin pocket!"
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED:
- Paper Piecing on Paper Solvy
- 3-D padded leaves with Free-motion Detail
- Decorative Stitching
- Quilting and Layering
- Sturdy Handles
- Edge Stitching
- Pinked Edge Rotary Cutting
- Enclosed Finished Seam with Bottom Corner Shaping
- Crosshatching on Base with Quilter's Guide
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- How can I market and sell my own sewing creations or teaching skills?
- DEMYSTIFYING STABILIZERS and computer embroidery: I am so confused about stabilizers... There are so many choices, and I know they make all the difference for a finished, professional look, but how do I know what to use and where? Can't it be made simple?
IT CAN AND WE DID!
- It can't be THAT hard to make beautiful computerized embroideries, can it?
IT ISN'T AND WE'LL SHOW YOU!
Are you asking yourself, "Why would I want to become a Sulky Certified Teacher, NOW of all times?"
Click here and learn more: Follow Your Dream
For comments from some of those that attended the Kennesaw events, click here
View all of the projects and learn more here.
Some Things Of Interest At www.sulky.com
TV On DemandAt your convenience, watch Sulky's newest TV programs.
Our newest Seminar
"The Creative Art of Stabilizing"
Sulky Of America Announces the latest Book By Joyce Drexler
An Updated Supplement To Sulky's Secrets To Successful Stabilizing Book
Click here to view a short video.
Visit us on your favorite social networking site.
VISIT OUR "FREE PROJECTS" SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE THAN 60 FREE, DOWNLOADABLE PROJECTS: www.sulky.com/project/index_project.php
SULKY C0-SPONSORS THE HOFFMAN 2011 CHALLENGE!
Once again this year, we will be co-sponsoring the Hoffman 2011 Challenge. Take a look at these beautiful Challenge Fabrics.
As most of you know, we discontinued the Sulky Challenge several years ago mostly as a result of the direct hit that our Florida facility took from Hurricane Charley. We are really delighted that Sulky is now co-sponsoring the prestigious Hoffman Challenge, which has a long, rich history of encouraging and rewarding creativity.
Since numerous past entrees in the Hoffman Challenge have featured extensive and often-dramatic uses of Sulky Decorative Rayon, Metallic and Cotton Threads, we love being able to co-sponsor this Challenge so that we can acknowledge and reward the best of future entrants who use Sulky Products.
Consumers know they can Quilt with Confidence with Hoffman Fabrics and "Create with Confidence" with Sulky Products. Now, they can do it all in one big contest. Go to hoffmanchallenge.com to see the 2010 winners and get your entry form for the 2011 Challenge.
VISIT US IN OUR BOOTH AT THESE UPCOMING CONSUMER SHOWS…
| DATE | SHOW & LOCATION | CITY |
| 10/22/10 - 10/24/10 | Creativ Festival | Toronto, CN |
| 11/04/10 - 11/07/10 | Houston Quilt Festival | Houston, TX |
| 11/11/10 - 11/13/10 | Original Sewing & Quilt Expo | Minneapolis, MN |
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Here is a complete listing of all of the upcoming consumer shows where Sulky will be exhibiting and the classes that will be offered at each show. |
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CONGRATULATIONS! - Sulky Door Prize Winners
Liz GreenWarren, MI
At the American Sewing Expo in Novi, MI
Barbara Jo Stricker
Sun Prairie, WI
At the Quilt Expo show in Madison, WI
Be sure to stop by the Sulky booth and register for a door prize and/or use the discount coupon below.
SOME THINGS TO PONDER…
AND:
When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there. -- Zig Ziglar
Kind regards,
Patti Lee
Vice President
Consumer Relations
Sulky of America, Inc.
Patti.lee@sulky.com
www.sulky.com
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