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Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery by Joyce Drexler, the Executive Vice President of Sulky of America, give great detailed information about Sulky Thread and Sulky Stabilizers with embroidery projects.

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Author: Joyce Drexler
Pages: 168
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"
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Tree Tops PageWelcome Spring

Oven MittChenille Scarf

Back Cover Information

  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • Which
  • Why &
  • How to use Sulky Threads to create beautiful Embroidery by Hand or Machine!

To those who have never used sulky Threads either by hand, for machine-fed or free-motion embroidery, they are a beautiful discovery that makes embroidery even more enjoyable and creative. Virtually all Sulky Threads make the vibrant end result of any of our creative embroidery projects exactly what we envisioned when we conceived them. For redwork by hand, Sulky 12 wt. Cotton is the new choice instead of floss because it comes on a spool that can be used for machine work, but offers the hand user a friendlier, non-tangling, floss-like thread. There are computerized redwork designs that are digitized especially for Sulky 30 wt. Cotton threads, such as Joyce's latest embroidery card, AD-JD1 Angels by Amazing Designs.

About the Author

Joyce Drexler is an instructor, artist, quilter, author, designer and Executive Vice President of Sulky of America, Inc., as well as CO-Owner of the mail order company Speed Stitch, Inc. from Port Charlotte, FL. Joyce is widely recognized as a leader in the field of "Machine Arts and Crafts". Since 1979 she has taught several thousand Retailers and Teachers and Instructor Training Workshops across America and Canada. In 1999, Joyce received the prestigious "Schmetz Golden Needle Award" in acknowledgment of her significant contributions toward enhancing the future of the sewing industry.

Table of Contents

Introduction & Supplies 3-D Embroidered Picture Frame98
Introduction to Sulky Embroidery1Free-Motion Thread Lace Embroidery  
What's New3Introduction to Thread Lace101
Quick Thread & Needle Guide 4Thread Lace- Seven Techniques102
Sulky Puffy Foam6Award Winning "Journey" Jacket 114
Sulky KK 2000 Temp. Spray Adhesive7Thread Lace over Tulle120
Sulky Stabilizers8Decorative Thread Lace Boxes122
Computer Embroidery Unique Thread Lace Bowls125
Introduction to Computer Embroidery 10Serged "Rivers of Color" Scarf/Shawl129
Stabilizing-At-A-Glance-Chart 17Faux-Woven Serged Purse 133
Stabilizing Commonly Used Fabrics 18Decorative Stitch Embroidery/Plus More 
Embroidered Casualwear25Introduction to Decorative Stitchwork135
Spring Sampler Wallhanging 34Coupon/Currency Keeper136
Summer Sampler Wallhanging40Fringed Flower Clicker Bag138
Sulky Seasonal Wall Quilt463-D Wool FELT Embroidered Tote141
Teatime Teddies Wallhanging51Smocked Clutch Purse 145
More Teatime Teddies55Quick Project Fiasco Purse147
Embroidered Home Decor58Quick Project Accessories 149
Quick Project—Embroidered Cards 63Quick Project Collectible Totes150
Designer Embroidered Wearables 64Quick Project Kids Message Boards152
Quick Project—Redwork Oven Mitt66Quick Project Twisted Necklace154
Quick Project—Angels in the Cabin68Quick Project Wrist Pincushion155
Free-Motion Embroidery Quick Project Threadless Embroidery156
Introduction to Free-motion Play69Hand Embroidery with Sulky Threads 
Basics of "Free-Motion"70Introduction and Hand Embroidery Stitch Glossary157
Thread Painted Wolf on Cliff75Practice Stitch Sampler 160
Thread Painted Christmas Mouse 76Hand-worked Victorian Pillow 161
Thread Painted Landscape78Shadow-Work by Hand163
Picture-Perfect Photo Embroidery82Smocked Bonnet164
Crayon-Colored Wreath w/ Pansies85Red and Bluework by Hand166
Whimsical Seasonal Ornaments 89Hand-Worked Needlepoint Pillow167
Ripple Stitch Purse 94Credits, Teacher Certification Info and Sources 
Simple Cutwork Purse 96How to become a Certified Sulky Teacher!, Sulky Challenge, Sources169

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All About Machine Arts

From Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidery
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidery
by Pam Watts
Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery

by Val Holmes
Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads
Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads

By Maurine Noble
& Elizabeth Hendricks

New Canvaswork
New Canvaswork
by Jill Carter

Quilts With a Message
Quilts With a Message
by Nancy Kazlauckas

Thread Painting
Thread Painting
by Leni Levenson Wiener
   

Joyce Becker's Landscape Books/DVD
Fabrico Pens All-Purpose Inks
»Mixed Media: Tsukineko inks & Fabrico Pens + free-motion machine embroidery

DVD
Joyce Becker Teaches You Landscape Quilting
Joyce Becker Teaches you Landscape Quilting

Book
Beautifully Embellished Landscape
Beautifully Embellished Lanscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
Book
Lucious Landscapes
Luscious Landscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
 


More Landscape & Nature Pictorial

»Mixed Media (paint, pens, ink)
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»Free-Motion Machine Embroidery

Paint by Number box & CD
Paint by Number 2005 CD

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Turn any photo or image into a pictorial quilt!
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The Art of Landscape Quilting
The Art of Landscape Quilting
by Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell

Annemieke Mein
The Art of Annemieke Mein
Wildlife Artist in Textiles
by Annemieke Mein

Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
by Alison Holt
Landscape Quilts
Landscape Quilts
by Nancy Zieman & Natalie Sewell
Luminous Landscapes
Luminous Landscapes
by Gloria Loughman
Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery
The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery

by Doreen Curran
Nature's Studio
Nature's Studio

by Joan Colvin
Quilt Savy, Simple Thread Painting
Quilt Savvy
Simple Thread Painting

by Nancy Prince
No Stone Unturned book 13
No Stone Unturned
Book 13

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn
Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
Book 7

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn

Ready to Paint Watercolor Landccapes
Ready to Paint
Watercolour Landscapes

by Terry Harrison

OUT OF PRINT
Creative Machine Stitching
Creative Machine Stitching
by Patricia Nelson

Free-Motion Embroidery

Floral

Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
Book
Color With Thread cover
Coloring with Thread

by Ann Fahl
DVD
Color With Thread DVD
Coloring with Thread

by Ann Fahl
cutting garden quilt
Cutting Garden Quilts
by Melinda Bula

OUT OF PRINT


Dimensional Embroidery
by Helan Pearce

Embroidery for All Seasons
Embroidery for All Seasons
by Diana Lampe with Jane Fisk

Everyday Embellishments

by M'Liss Rae Hawley
Fresh Felt Flowers
Fresh Felt Flowers
by Lynne Farris
Gardens and More
Gardens and More
Book 5

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn
Portraits from Nature
Portraits from Nature

by Jean Wells
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
by Anne-Marie Bodson
and Josette Vinas y Roca
     

All Purpose Inks by TsukinekoLinda M Visnaw DVD & Patterns w/ Instructional CDs
using Tsukineko All-Purpose Inks & Free-Hand Machine Embroidery

DVD
threads
Threads & Inks Together
Creating Synergy
by Linda M. Visnaw
Pattern w/ CD
Christmas Dream
Christmas Dream
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Autumn
Autumn Splendor

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Hawa
Hawaiian Surprise
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery

Free-hand Machine Embroidery

Themed Designs

Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes by Janet Edmonds
Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes
by Janet Edmonds

Celtic Inspirations For Machine Embroiders

by Valerie Campbell-Harding & Maggie Grey

Creative Embroidery with Rajmahal

Instructions for 10 Creative Designs

Embroidery Techniques From East and West

by Munni Srivastava
Machine Embroidery Inspirations From Australian Artists
Machine Embroidery Inspirations From Australian Artists
by Kristen Dibbs
Pillows Designer Sewing Techniques
Pillows
by Christopher Nejman
Sculpted Threads
Sculpted Threads
by Janet Shipley Hawks
thread calligraphy
Thread Calligraphy
by Nancy Kazlauckas
 

Abstract Freehand Machine Embroidery & Mixed Media

Explore threads, beads, paint, stamps, & unique materials for backgrounds
Contemporary Quilts, Design, Surface & Stitch
Contemporary Quilts
Design. Surface, & Stitch

by Sandra Meech
Creative Recycling
Creative Recycling
by Val Holmes

Edges & Finishes
In Machine Embroidery

by Valerie Campbell-Harding

Exploring Textile Arts

From Creative Publishing
Raising the Surface
Raising the Surface

by Maggie Grey
stitch dissolve distort
Stitch Dissolve Distort
by Valerie Campbell-Harding and Maggie Grey
Surfaces for Stitch
Surfaces for Stitch

by Gwen Hedley
Threadplay
Threadplay
with Libby Lehman
 

20 Book Series & Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act

Machine Embroidery
on Soluble Fabrics
Book 1
Voluptuous Velvet Bk 2
Voluptuous Velvet

Book 2
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Bonding and Beyond
Book 3
Transfer to Transform cover
Transfer to Transform
Book 4
Series includes dimensional stitching by hand & machine with heavy weight fibers, threads and yarns, bonding/fiusibles, water souble stabilizers, painting, stamping, fabric manipulation, texture and more.
Gardens and More
Gardens and More
Book 5

Conversations with Constance
Conversations with Constance
Book 6

Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
Book 7

Giving Pleasure
Giving Pleasure
Book 8

New Dimensions
New Dimensions
in Hand and Machine
Embroidery
Book 9
Double Vision
Double Vision
Book 10
A Tale of Two Stitches
A Tale of Two Stitches
Book 11
A Sketch In Time
A Sketch in Time
Book 12
No Stone Unturned book 13
No Stone Unturned
Book 13
Connections Book 14
Connections
Book 14

Color Exploration
Color Exploration
Book 15

Over the Line
Over the Line
Book 16
Grids to Stitch
Grids to Stitch
Book 17
Seductive Surfaces
Seductive Surfaces
Book 18

Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Stitch Magic
Stitch Magic and Interpretation
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn
Out of Print
Creatie Embroidery: Designs, Textures, Stitches
Creative Embroidery
Designs Textures Stitches
by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

Sulky Book Series & Supplies


Dimensional Concepts in Sulky

by Sulky of America

Elegant Concepts in Sulky

by Joyce Drexler & Louise Baird
Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery
Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery
by Joyce Drexler

Sulky Secrets to Successful Stabilizing

by Joyce Drexler

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