Don’t you love fun, summer decor? If you’re like me you also love that Southern Rooster kitchen decor! Well, here’s a way to kick that up a notch!

This project is inspired by Debbie Homer. Isn’t that awesome? So let’s talk about things you will need for this project!

1. Embellish Matte Thread (For the Quilted Stitching and Outside Stitch)

2. Your left over buttons in the jar we all know you have!

3. Twine

4. Your favorite fabrics!

5. Hot Glue (if you would like to hot glue the twine to the buttons and back!

6. Quilters Select Rotary Cutter for precise cuts

7. Rooster and Flower Patterns (unless you love free hand)

8. Quilters Select Soft Blend Batting

9. Floriani Wet N Gone Stabilizer

10. Hoops to Embroider the Free Standing Lace

11. If you choose to use Color Keep Topping Floriani has a great selection!

12. RNK Distributing Fun With Flowers Design CD for leaves

After you stitch your design in your hoop, cut away the bulk of the stabilizer. If you would like the free standing lace to be a little stiff, you don’t have to rinse all of the stabilizer out. But, typically, we like to rinse it all away with warm water. If you would like the lace to be soft, rinse the stabilizer completely in warm water, or soak it in warm water. But, do not let it dry out until you are sure your stabilizer is gone!

To find out if you still have stabilizer in your pattern, you can blot it dry and squeeze it in your hand to feel the stiffness and tackiness. The free standing lace is the hardest part of this project. So, now that you have your free standing lace you can begin assembling your rooster! Once you have your patterns of the flowers and rooster cut out, it becomes simple assembly!

Once you complete your rooster, this project becomes the cutest door knob hanger, front door accessory, cabinet decor, or you can even make miniature versions for a cooler version of a gift “bow”. The possibilities are endless! Get creative and design your own rooster! Send us pictures if you create a rooster or let us know what you think of this project!

Hey there! If you’re like me, you LOVE buffalo plaid. So, why don’t we make a super cute buffalo plaid burlap bunny?!

Let’s start with an easy version. If you don’t own a sewing machine, and can hand stitch this adorable little decoration or perfect gift for the grandchild, this is for you!

Cut to whole pieces of a bunny pattern of your choice! If you don’t have a sewing machine you can simply use hot glue to mend the pieces of burlap together but keeping the bottom open so it can be fluffed up with stuffing!

Next, I like to use the Floriani 12 weight thread for a heavy hand-stitch. Stitch around the bunny just to secure it and make a super cute pattern! After you stuff it, sew the bottom up, hot glue a cute little bunny tail, and finish him off with a bow tie of your choice! And tada! An adorable and easy project that even your kids could learn!

If you prefer to use a machine to sew this project.. Here is a little more detailed “how to”:

“When cutting burlap, it helps to pull out one of the strands where you want the cut to be. Then just cut right where the strand was for a nice straight finish.

Make sure to use a heavy duty needle when sewing burlap. Set your machine to a short stitch length so the stitch catches all the fibers and strengthens the seam. To keep the edges even, you may want to use a walking foot or wide presser foot.

Burlap tends to fray a lot, so it helps to use a serger or zigzag stitch along the edges. You may also want to use fray check afterwards. After sewing burlap, you’ll probably want to wipe down your machine because there will likely be a bunch of loose fibers.”

(Visit this blog to see pictures on how to sew burlap https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-sew-burlap/)

Okay so once your fabric is cute and your needles/foots are ready, sew away around the bunny, stuff it, put a bunny tail on, get that cute little bow tie and tada! Hop along to our next project and let us know what you’d like to see next!

Have you ever wondered what the best stabilizer for you could be? Which brand has your favorite stabilizer? Well, if you’re an Embellish lover, Autumn reviewed all of our amazing stabilizers to make your pick easier! Which one will you choose for your next project?

In this video I will show you how to do applique on a sewing machine.

Materials mentioned in this video:

2 pieces of fabric mighty fuse stabilizer star template

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Okay let’s be real.. This whole social distancing and quarantine is not fun. AT ALL! But, the good part about it, is that we get some extra time to do some crafting! This past Sunday was the Hallmark famous – Mother’s Day! Here are a few ideas that our educators sent us that you can totally use for Mother’s Day, Her Birthday, or just to tell mom you were thinking about her!

Let’s start with something simple for you vinyl lovers! How about making a mug or travel mug for mom inspired by Hope Yoder?

Please follow the directions below to make this mug!

Products Used:

· SVG from DBHY “SWEET SCISSOR CASE” IN-THE-HOOP EMBROIDERY CD

· Craft-N-Cut Software

· Mug

· Embellish® Heat Transfer Foil (black, fiesta, white, rose)

· Embellish® Vinyl Weeding Tool

· RNK Perfect Grip Tape

· RNK Embroidery Perfection Tape

· Heat Gun

· Oven

Directions:

· Cut black HTF mirror-imaged using a built-in font from CNC

· From the SVG folder inside of “Sweet Scissor Case CD” open the SVG “FLOWER2” to replace the letter “O” in M

OM. Used 3 colors of foil to cut the three flower layers.

· Clean the mug and wipe with Isopropyl alcohol and let air dry. This removes finger oils.

· Weed the negative foil from all four colors of foil using the Vinyl Weeding Tool.

· Tape the black graphic to the cup. Wrap one hand with Perfect Grip Tape to protect from the heat as you push the foil into the cup after it’s heated.

· Use a heat gun to heat the foil and pat the foil with the protected hand. Repeat for a minute or two or until the foil releases from the clear carrier sheet and adheres to the cup. Allow the cup to cool. Foil must be cool before removing the carrier sheet.

· After the cup is cool, slowly remove the clear carrier sheet.

· Repeat the steps for the pink, red and white foil layers of the flower. Before applying heat to the next layer, cover the black foil with the discarded clear carrier sheet to prevent overheating of the black foil.

· When the cup is finished bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Or if you are feeling a cute little garden topper, here’s another idea for you!

Shinae used Floriani 40 wt thread

Floriani stitch n shape taped in the hoop to perfect stick tear away

After cutting out the stitch n shape design she taped a coffee stirrer.

This was a May Floriani exclusive design

Ready to create your own mask? Join Kathi Quinn, a Floriani Educator, as she teaches you how to make your own mask at home! Create with RNK also has two bundles you can buy to create your personal mask! One of the bundles is medical grade, and the other is for personal use.

You can also view the slideshow of instructions here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xLmOH7oyZK8MkFWZebIVJK5wbIU__1dk/view

What you’ll need:

WASH ALL FABRICS BEFORE MAKING MASK

2) 9”x10” 100% cotton fabric with Dream Weave Ultra fused to back

1) 9” x 10” No Show Mesh

2) 1/8” x 7 ½” elastic (or 7 ½” corded elastic)

Wet N Gone Tacky Tape

½” Stitch Perfection Tape

1) Stitch N Wash Stabilizer or Tear Away Medium Stabilizer to fit
largest Hoop

Kim shows us how to take a 20 year old dinosaur pattern and turn it into a modern and beautiful project for your kiddos or grandkids!

Are your bored but know you need a craft to make today? Maybe you’re stuck in quarantine and you have Craft N Cut Software! Well, Kim has created a project perfect for your kiddos or grandkids! The Spud Muffin Paper Dolls! It’s simple! Use our Mr. Spud Muffin CD Design and our software and you have perfect paper dolls for that “boring” quarantine day!

Laura, our Floriani Educator, has given an amazing tutorial on how to make DIY Scrub Hats for your Healthcare Friends! Follow along below..

Supplies needed:
1 pc 11 ¾” circle
1 pc 10 ½ x 30 Strip for band of hat
1 pc 1” wide by width of fabric for tie

Step 1: On 10 ½” x 30” band fabric, fold in quarters so all four corners are lined up. Mark 1” in on the 30” side and 2 inches down on the 10 ½” side and draw a line connect the marks. Cut on the lie through all four layers.

Step 2: Place band right sides together and sew seam at ½” allong 10 ½” cut edge. Press the
seam to one side and top stitch the seam down to the band. Clip the fabric at the turn points
so the seam lays flat.

Step 3: Fold fabric circle in half and mark ½ points on opposite sides.
On the back of the hat, create three ½” pleats going away from the center on both sides.
There is no need to measure these, if necessary, you will make the pleats slightly deeper or
shallower to fit the band in the next step.

Step 4: With all six pleats pinned in place, fold the band in half to find center front to the back seam. Begin pinning the top of the hat at the center from working back toward the center back seam. Adjust pleats as necessary to fit to the center back seam. Repeat from the center front to the back seam on the other side of the hat top.

Step 5: Using a 3/8” to ½” seam allowance stitch cap top to the band, back tacking at both the beginning and the end. Seam allowance just needs to be the same all the way around. Press the seam allowance toward the band.

Step 6: on 1” strip of fabric, press both long raw edges to the center of the strip. Hint: Stitch Perfection Tape, which is a double side stick wash away tape that is needle friendly will hold your edges to the center. If you look closely at the picture you can see the stitch perfection tape running down the center of the strip, no need to burn your fingers with steam at the iron. Press the strip wrong sides together, to encase all raw edges. Sew a straight stitch close the edge of the strip to close. Hint: Because there is not much fabric against the feed dogs sometimes the strip does not want to start feeding under the foot. Place a piece of Floriani tearaway or Quilters Select tearaway at the beginning of the strip and it will feed in right from the start. Just simply tear away the stabilizer when the seam is complete.

Step 7: Flip up and press the seam on the bottom of the hand band approximately 3/8” to ½”. After the hem is pressed up, carefully line up the back seam and press in the bottom band fold, by matching the upper seam to the bottom fold. Pin out 5” from either side for
placement of your button hold in the next step.

Step 8: From the center back seam measure out five inches and place a mark for where your
buttonhole goes. On my sample the button holes are on the inside of the band against the
head, because that was what my friend requested. It helps to keep the “straps” out of the
way. With a square of Floriani Nylon Fusible Mesh, press where the button hole is going to
support the fabric. Hint: You can just make out a yellow headed pin at the five inch mark. If
you place the pin on the outside of the hat band you can see where to press you Floriani Nylon Mesh without using any marking pen and line up your buttonhole as well.

Step 9: Create a ½” buttonhole (or there abouts) at both 5” markings. Using a seam ripper,
open your button holes. Hint: To open your buttonholes, place a straight pin across the ends
to prevent cutting through the ends of the button hole with your seam ripper.

Step 10: Bring the botton edge of the band up to match the circular stitch line that attached
the top to the band. Moving around the hat press the bottom edge in place making sure the
band does not start to “get twisted” because you are pulling to tight. Now pin the band in
place. It helps to use a pin every inch or so.
Once it is pinned in place, sew very close to the folded hem, enclosing the seam that attached the band to the hat. I like to use a longer stitch length of 2.8 to 3.0. This will make any easing that needs to be done work out better. HINT: Remember if you have a little pleat in the band, its on the inside so no one will ever see it. You want to make sure the fold is even with the hat seam and the band stays straight. You can simply use your seam ripper and slightly push the band fullness in towards the foot while you are sewing and the “fullness” eases in.

Step 11: Using a straight stitch or decorative one if you would like, place a row of stitching just higher than the button holes, creating a casing for the draw cord. Although it is not necessary I like to use a row of straight stitches on both sides of the buttonhole.

Step 12: Using a safety pin, a bodkin etch, feed the draw cord through the back of the hat going in one buttonhole and out the other. Hint: If you have a small circular knitting needle it worked great! Once the draw cord is in place, put a knot on both ends to prevent it from pulling out from the casing.

Your scrub hat is complete and ready for donation. There have been some requests to sew a button onto both sides of the hat for elastic bands from face masks to attach to. I just do not know where to suggest they get placed so it is not included in these directions.

If you blow in you can notice that the one surgeon just has her mask on the outside of the scrub hate and around her ears, no button necessary for her!