Sew Together LIVE! Season 1 Episode 6: All Things Embroidery

Using Cuddle® with Machine Embroidery  

Appliqués can work beautifully with Shannon Fabrics, especially their soft and textured materials like Cuddle® and Luxe Cuddle® fabrics. Here’s how they complement each other and how to handle them:

Why Shannon Fabrics for Appliqués?

1. Texture and Visual Appeal: The plush and velvety texture of Shannon Fabrics adds dimension and richness to appliqué designs, making them stand out.

2. Durability: Their fabrics are durable, soft, and maintain their quality even after multiple washes.

3. Variety: Shannon Fabrics offers a wide range of colors and prints, providing versatility for creative appliqué projects.

Tips for Using Shannon Fabrics in Appliqué:

1. Stabilization: Use a good stabilizer to manage the stretchiness of the fabric. An fusible or cut-away stabilizer works well.

2. Backing: Applying a fusible backing like HeatnBond Lite can make it easier to cut and manage the fabric for precise appliqué shapes.

3. Cutting: Cut Shannon Fabrics with sharp scissors or a rotary cutter. You may want to avoid overly intricate shapes since the fabric’s plush texture can obscure small details.

4. Securing Edges: Use a satin stitch, zigzag stitch, or a bean stitch around the edges of the appliqué to help the design stand out.

5. Needle and Thread: Use a ballpoint or stretch needle and high-quality polyester thread to handle the fabric's thickness and stretch.

6. Layering: Combine Shannon Fabrics with other fabrics like quilting cotton to create contrast and depth in your designs. By combining Shannon Fabrics with your appliqué designs, you can create high-end, luxurious embroidery projects that stand out for their softness and style.

Creative Appliqué Projects

A) Hello Fall Pillow:

• Fabrics: C3 Ivory, LC Sydney Simply Taupe; FALL letters: C3 Rust
• Scooter Blanket Stitch Appliqué Alphabet Design can be purchased here: creativeappliques.com/shop/scooter-blanket-stitch-applique-alphabet/

B) Pumpkin Yarn Pillow:

• Fabrics: LC Hide in Ivory Yarn Pumpkin
• Appliqué Design can be purchased here: creativeappliques.com/shop/yarn-pumpkin-applique-design/

C) Giddy Up Pillow

• Fabrics: C3 in Taupe
• Giddy Up embroidery font can be purchase here: creativeappliques.com/shop/giddy-up-embroidery-font-design/

D) HOWDY Pillow 

• LC Hide in Woodland, LC Cow Snow; HOWDY letters C3 in Ivory
• Howdy Blanket Stitch Appliqué Alphabet machine embroidery design can be purchased here: creativeappliques.com/shop/howdy-blanket-stitch-appliquealphabet-design/

E) NOTEBOOK with Collegiate Letter:

• Fabrics: LC Hide in Carnation Sea Glass
• Notebook Design: creativeappliques.com/shop/notebook-in-the-hoop-design/
• Collegiate Letters: creativeappliques.com/? s=collegiate&post_type=product

ADDITIONAL MACHINE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS SHOWN:

A) EMBOSSED FRAMES EMBROIDERY DESIGN: creativeappliques.com/?s=loft&post_type=product

B) EMBROIDERY FONTS: creativeappliques.com/product-category/fonts/

C) Days Until Christmas Hanging: creativeappliques.com/? s=days+until&post_type=product

D) Zippered Bag In the Hoop Design: creativeappliques.com/shop/ zippered-bag-in-the-hoop-design/

SUPPLIES

Designs in Machine Embroidery Snap Hoop Monster:  www.shop.dzgns.com/collections/designs-in-machine-embroidery-snap-hoop-hoopingsystems/Hooping-System_Snap-Hoop-Monster?p=rJKLcE75c