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Index E
Embroidery
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Index E
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Embroidery Threads (Superior, Wonderfil, DMC, Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Metallic & More) Machine Embroidery Threads (Superior, Wonderfil, DMC, Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Metallic & More)
Appliqué & Embroidery Creative Expressions Magazine with Jenny Haskins
for Programmed Machine Embroidery projects (digitized designs)
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Pre-made ready to iron-on
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Beading w/ Embroidery
for Fabric, Quilts & Wearables
 
Crazy Quilts & Embroidery Work  
Cross-Stitch Designs & Quilts  

Embroidery
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Embroidery
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Felting (see Needle Felting) Needle Felting
Freehand AKA Free Motion by Machine
Including the Beaney & Littlejohn Series
Punchneedle
Hand Embroidery Redwork
Hooked Rugs Ribbonwork
  Silk Ribbon Embroidery
  Smocking
  Stumpwork

Related Topics

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  3. Threads & Yarns Index
  4. Dyes, Inks, Paints, Pens Index

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We carry books, notions, software, threads & embellishments for quilt construction, design, color, computer quilting and quilt software, books for Electric Quilt, image transfer, printing on fabric, embroidery, beading, fabric painting, fabric dyeing, home decor, crafts, sewing wearables and more. If you have a title or product that you think would be a good addition, e-mail and let us know.

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Threads for Machine & Hand work:
Appliqué, Quilting &/or Embroidery

Invisible Threads

Good for invisible machine applique, the hand-look machine quilting & bobbin thread

Schmetz Needle package
Schmetz Needles

every style and size

Helpful Sewing Machine Feet

Use for Invisible Machine Applique, and applying quilt binding and piping
Wonderfil Thread
Invisafil samples
Invisafil 100 wt
.
very fine w/matte finish
30 colors available
single spool or 6 packs
Sew Art International
Invisible Nylon Thread
Invisible Nylon Thread

in Clear or Smoke
YLI
Wonder Invisible and Lingerie Bobbin Threads
Wonder Invisible Thread
in Clear or Smoke
Nylon Lingerie
& Bobbin Thread

in Black or White
Superior Threads:

MonoPoly Invisible Polyester Thread

in Clear or Smoke
Zipper Feet
Zipper Foot

FAQ: Quilting Topics by Sharla Hicks

  • ARTICLE: Metallic thread:  Use in Embellishments and Quilting by Sharla Hicks. Hints and tips on using the sewing machine and appropriate needle sizes for different metallic threads.
  • ARTICLE: Invisible Machine Appliqué, Quilt Binding, and Cathedral Windows by Sharla Hicks. Learn how to use the adjustable zipper foot and invisible threads readily available on the market to make a hand look with the sewing machine.

Threads for Appliqué, Embroidery, Quilting by Hand or Machine

Bottom Line example
Superior
Bottom Line
Quilting, embroidery, bobbin, binding, and appliqué thread designed by Libby Lehman. 60 wt. lint-free polyester.
Superior Razzle Dazzle
Superior
Razzle Dazzle
Heavy Metallic Twist
for Hand, Crazy Quilting or Bobbinwork
King Tut Superior Thread Example CONE
King Tut™ Quilting Thread
Superior Thread
Cream of the crop cotton in Egypt, 100% Extra Long Staple (ELS) Egyptian cotton. Staple fibers 10% longer than Long Staple cotton.

Helpful Hand & Machine Sewing Accessories

30% less Friction
Black Gold Needles
Clover
Black Gold Needles
Quilting/Between
Appliqué/Sharps & Quilting

Schmetz Needle package
Schmetz Needles

every style and size

The Big Eye
The Big "Eye"

Needle Threader
OR Bead Threader

Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant

Water Solubles & Fusible Threads

Helpful when working with fabric & appliqué templates


Charlotte's Fusible Web

Superior Threads

Wash-Away Thread
YLI Thread
Vanish
Vanish 2 sizes spools
Vanish Water Soluble

Superior Threads

DMC Thread examples
DMC
50 WT Machine Embroidery Cotton

Large selection of colors for easy fabric matching when a more subtle quilting look is wanted and great for appliqué

Living Color
Superior
Living Color &
Nature Colors
Art Quilt Colors by Hollis Chatelain
portrait tones & earthtones
40 wt. high-sheen premium trilobal polyester. For quilting and embroidery.

Razzle
Wonderfil Thread
Razzle
Heavy Rayon for Hand, Crazy Quilting, or Bobbinwork
Razzle
Wonderfil Thread
Dazzle
woven through with metallic
Heavy Rayon for Hand, Crazy Quilting, or Bobbinwork
Wonderfil Thread
Invisafil samples
Invisafil 100 wt
.
very fine w/matte finish
30 colors available
single spool or 6 packs
Robinson-Anton Rayon
Robison-Anton
40 WT Rayon

300+ Colors
For Machine Embroidery & Quilting. Threads has a lustery sheen that adds a decorative touch to any quilt.
Robinson Twister Tweed
Robison-Anton
Twister Tweed

35 wt. Two tones of threads twined together makes a very interesting blend for Machine Quilting and Embroidery (excellent animals)

Robison-Anton
Variegated Rayon
40 WT
Threads, Yarns, Ribbons & Fibers

DMC
Color Index
Machine Embroidery Cotton

Robison-Anton
Color & Style Index
100% Cotton
Metallic
Moonglow (Limited Stock)
Jenny Haskins Sets
Super Strength Rayon
Twister Tweed Rayon

Wonderfil Network
Color Index
Invisafil
Dazzle Rayon
Razzle Rayon

YLI Threads
Color & Style Index
Multi's Embellishment Yarns
Pearl Crown Rayon
Reflections
Wash-A-Way/Water-Soluble

Invisible / Fine Threads
Sew Art Int. Invisible Nylon.
Superior Threads: MonoPoly
Wonderfil Thrds: Invisafil
YL Wonder Invisible Thread
YLI Nylon Lingerie & Bobbin


Water Soluable & Fusible
Vanish-Extra
Wash-A-Way/Water-Soluble
Charlotte's Fusible Web

Superior Threads
Color & Style Index

The Bottom Line
Brytes
Charlotte's Fusible Web
Glitter
Halo
King Tut
Living Colors
Masterpiece
Metallic
MonoPoly
Nature Colors
Perfect Quilter
Rainbows
Razzle Dazzle
So Fine
Vanish-Extra

Helpful Accessories
Notions Index
Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles
Scissors
Software: Paint by Numbers
1000+ Books on Quilting, Embroidery & More
Ribbons
Hand-Dyed Hobbies
Hand Dyed RIbbon Card
3 ribbons per card
Hand-Dyed Ribbon Cards

Wire-edged Ribbons
Elegance Ribbons Elegance Ribbons
Elegance Ribbons

Hot Ribbon Art 22 colors
Hot Ribbon Art
2 yds each of Machine Washable Iron-On
(20) Standard Colors
(2) Metallic Gold & Silver

Thread & Yarn Mixes
Adornaments
Adornment example
Adornaments
Adornaments: Tonal

5 Yarn styles per card
Yarns
Embellishment Village
3
yard or > Yarn packages
Yarn Example

Eyelash Yarns
Metallic Yarns
Multi-Colored Yarns
Ribbon Yarns
Solid Color Yarns
Yarn & Bead Mixes
Wide Selection of Beads
Fibers

Angelina Fibers

Angelina Fibers

Appliqué and Embroidery


Everyday Embellishments

by M'Liss Rae Hawley
E-Z Beez-y Quilts
E-Z Beez-y Quilts
by Tricia Cribbs
Shadow Applique
Shadow Appliqué
A Fresh Take on a
Traditional Technique

by Hetty van Boven

Motifs for Crazy Quilting
by J Marsh Michler
Three-Dimensional Appliqué & Embroidery Embellishment
Three-Dimensional Appliqué
& Embroidery Embellishment

by Anita Shackelford
  Out of Print
Needlework Designs
Gwen Marston's
Needlework Designs

Mother Earth Series: Embroidery, Appliqué, Fabric Printing CD w/ ABCs & Puzzle


Mother Earth and Her Children
A Quilted Fairy Tale
by Sibylle Von Olfers
Mother Earth's Quilt Sampler
Mother Earth's Quilt Sampler
with Template Pack & Patterns

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Puzzle
Mother Earth and Her Children Puzzle
Mother Earth and Her Children
750 Pc Puzzle & Full Size Poste
r
by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Mother Earth's ABC
Mother Earth's ABC

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith
CD & 5 Colorfast
Fabric Sheets
Mother Earth Transfer Pack
Mother Earth's ABC
Photo Transfer Pack & CD

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Preview All on 1 page. Click here Examples of Iron-On Embroidered Appliqués: Wild Animals of North American, Africa, Cats, Kittens, Dogs, Puppies, Flowers, Fish, Aquatic Animals, Birdhouses and more!

Great for Crazy Patch Quilts and Wearables

Example
Opossum 130C
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Example
Cat 014B
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Example
Cat 45
More Info Here
example
Dog 02
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Example
Flower Example
More Info Here
Example
moose
More Info Here
Example
Dragon Flies
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Example
Butterfly 139
More Info Here
Example
Dolphin 134D
More Info Here
Example
Gardening 120
More Info Here
Example
Leaves
More Info Here
Example
Soceer  109
More Info Here
Example
Sasy Women Accessories
More Info Here
Example
Grape Cluster
More Info Here
Example
Wide Eye Girl with Basket Ball
More Info Here

Iron-On Embroidered
Appliqué Patches
Preview All Applique Patches on 1 page, Click Here

Quality machine stitching using Lustrous Rayon Threads
Birds
many poses and species
Butterflies
realistic & stylized

Cats & Kittens
many poses and species

Dogs
many poses and species

Dragonflies, Ants,
Bees, Bugs, & Ladybugs

Ethnic & Cultural
Kokopelli, Asian Symbols, Koi
Fish, Frogs, Turtles, Reptiles & Aquatic Mammals Flowers, Fruits,
Leaves, & Birdhouse

assorted
Kids
& School Days
Sassy Women's Apparel
& Accessories

Fun things, Flip Flops, Clothes, Purses, Red Hats
Seasonal & Holiday
Sports
Football, Soccer Ball & Soccer players
  Whimsical Things
Wild Animals
Native American, China & Africa
   

Books: Button & Ribbon Embellishment for quilts, home decor & more

All Buttoned Up
All Buttoned Up
by Loraine Manwaring and Susan Nelson
cover Button! Button!
Button! Button!
50 cute & crafty project
s
by Terry Taylor
Buttons in Bloom
Buttons in Bloom

by Paula Phillips & Suzanne McNeill
Button It up
Button It Up

by Susan Beal
Cupcakes!
Cupcakes! 30+ to Sew, Quilt, Knit & Bake
by Lynn Koolish
Embellishing with Felted Wool
Embellishing with Felted Wool
Beads, Buttons & Embroidery
by Mary Stori
Inchie Quilts
Inchie Quilts
by Nadine Ruggles
Ribbons Buttons and Beads
Ribbons, Buttons, & Beads
Projects for a Romantic Home

by Mary Jo Hiney
  Ribbons!
Ribbons!
Multiple Authors
David & Charles Pub
Simple Button Jewellery
Simple Button Jewellery
by Karine Michel & Katia Richetin

20 to Make
Wild Women
Stitched Art Brooches
by Sharon Lawrence
Quilting Your Style
Quilting Your Style

by Leah Fehr

Beading w/ Embroidery, Fabric, Quilts & Wearables

The Big Eye
The Big "Eye"

Needle Threader
OR Bead Threader

Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant
az bead embroidery
A-Z of Bead Embroidery
by Sue Gardner
Bead Creative Like Crazy
Bead Creative Like Crazy

by Nancy Eha
Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide
Bead Embroidery
The Complete Guide
by Jane Davis
beaded embellishment
Beaded Embellishment
by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins

Beadlique
Pam Pryshepa Ronan
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
by Cindy Gorder
color works
Color Works
by Deb Menz

Beading & Embellishement on Quilts

Cover: All Beaded Up
All Beaded Up
By Machine

by Terry White

Beading on Fabric
Beading on Fabric
by Larkin Jean Van Horn
Creative Quilting with Beads
Creative Quilting with Beads
by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
Dazzling Quilts
Dazzling Quilts
by Pamela Mostek
  Exploring Textile Arts
Embellished Mini-Quilts
Creative Little Works of Art

by Jamie Fingal

Embellishing with Anything
Embellishing with
Anything Fiber
by Gladys Love

if its not embellished
If it's not embellished, it's not finished!
by Betty Blais
Inchie Quilts
Inchie Quilts
by Nadine Ruggles
  Quilt & Embellish in One Step
Quilt & Embellish in One Step
by Linda Potter
Quilting Your Style
Quilting Your Style

by Leah Fehr
   

Beading w/ Mary Stori

DVD
Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric
Mary Stori
Teaches You Beading
on Fabric
All-In-One Bead Buddy
All-In-One Beading Buddy
by Mary Stori
Book
Beading Basics
Beading Basics

by Mary Stori
 

Crazy Quilts

Also see: Silk Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork

Beaded Crazy Quilting
Beaded Crazy Quilting
by Cindy Gorder

Bead Creative Like Crazy
Bead Creative Like Crazy

by Nancy Eha

Crazy Quilting with Attitude

by Barbara Randle
Crazy Quilts
Crazy Quilts
by Cindy Brick
Crazy Patchwork
Crazy Patchwork
by Alice Wilhoit
 

Crazy Quilts

Linda Causee


An Encyclopedia of
Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

by Linda Causee

Learn to Make a Crazy Quilt
by Linda Causee

Crazy Quilts

J. Marsha Michler


Crazy Quilt Decor
by J. Marsha Michler


The Magic of Crazy Quilting
2nd Edition
by J Marsha Michler


Motifs for Crazy Quilting
by J Marsh Michler
Crazy Quilt
Crazy Quilting
The Complete Guide
by J. Marsha Michler

Judith Baker Montano: Hand Ribbonwork & Crazy Quilts

The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
by Judith Baker Montano
 

Elegant Stitch
Elegant Stitches
by Judith Baker Montano

DVD
Cover DVD Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting
Juith Baker Montano
Teaches You Crazy Quilting

silk ribbon embroidery
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano

3-D Flowers in

Ribbonwork

& Dimensional Fabric

DVD
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Beginner's Guide to Ribbonwork

by Helen Gibb

Dimensional Roses
by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz
Book
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Elegant Ribbonwork

by Helen Gibb
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
by Lesley Turpin-Delport
& Nikki Delport-Wepener
The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden

by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk

Cover Ribbon Treasures From Celia's Garden
Ribbon Treasures
From Celia's Garden

by Faye Labanaris

Book
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Ribbonwork,
The Complete Guide

by Helen Gibb
 

Judith Baker Montano: Hand Ribbonwork & Crazy Quilts

The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
by Judith Baker Montano
 

Elegant Stitch
Elegant Stitches
by Judith Baker Montano

DVD
Cover DVD Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting
Juith Baker Montano
Teaches You Crazy Quilting

silk ribbon embroidery
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano

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Index E
Embroidery
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Index E
Embroidery
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Embroidery Threads (Superior, Wonderfil, DMC, Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Metallic & More) Machine Embroidery Threads (Superior, Wonderfil, DMC, Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Metallic & More)
Appliqué & Embroidery Creative Expressions Magazine with Jenny Haskins
for Programmed Machine Embroidery projects (digitized designs)
Embroidery Appliqués
Pre-made ready to iron-on
Digitized Machine Embroidery
(digitized designs, some with books & some with Pattern CDs)
Beading w/ Embroidery
for Fabric, Quilts & Wearables
 
Crazy Quilts & Embroidery Work  
Cross-Stitch Designs & Quilts  

Embroidery
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Embroidery
Page 4 of 4

Felting (see Needle Felting) Needle Felting
Freehand AKA Free Motion by Machine
Including the Beaney & Littlejohn Series
Punchneedle
Hand Embroidery Redwork
Hooked Rugs Ribbonwork
  Silk Ribbon Embroidery
  Smocking
  Stumpwork

Related Topics

  1. Appliqué Index
  2. Beading
  3. Threads & Yarns Index
  4. Dyes, Inks, Paints, Pens Index

Related Topics

  1. Fabric Embellishment Index
    Fabric Dyeing
    Fabric Painting
    Fabric Printing
    Fabric Stamping
    Fabric Textures (tucks, pleats, etc.)
    Manipulated Fibers (Angelina, silk, paper)
    Mixed Media (Paint, Dye, Stamp, Stitch)
    Raised Surface Texture
    Origami/Fabric Folding


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