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Hot & New Embroidery

This Month’s EditionGet started on fresh new projects for spring! Catch up on the latest collections, explore new decor styles to try out in your home, learn how to stitch on new materials, and more. Flip through and get inspired!

HOT DECOR IDEASCheck out these four hot design trends to try out in your home this spring and find your DIY style.

STITCHING ON LEATHERTips and tricks for how to get the best results on this chic but tricky material.

DESIGN TREND: OMBRETry out the hottest color trend using just your embroidery designs.

FEATURED PROJECTThis edition’s feature is a gorgeous upcycled jacket with lots of stitchypersonality.

KITCHEN ROUNDUPSee the best in kitchen projects from Urban Threads stitchers!

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SELLER TIPSFind out what online and Etsy sellers wish they knew before they began.

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Candlelight Tales - Alice in Wonderland

Sassy Tidings - Don’t Stop Believin’

For the BirdsCreate a simple and chic

bird-inspired hangout with this 3D lace birdhouse.

Tiny LaceHouse

How to Machine Embroider on LeatherLove the look of leather, but not quite sure how to stitch on this tricky material? Don’t fret! We’ve got tips and tricks on how to get the bestresults using your embroidery machine.

Embroideringon Leather

Try out your favorite design on leather to create this classy tablet case.

Not ready to commit to a large leather item? Learn how to “patch” on a design.

Ready to try it out yourself? Get inspired by some of these leather projects from Urban Threads customers.

Get the best of both worlds with this linen and leather clutch tutorial.

See how stitching on leather lets you easily create these stunning modern cuffs.

NEW COLLECTIONBohemian

Woods

Into the WoodsNo matter the season, bring a big boost of color into your life with the gorgeous new Bohemian Woods collection of embroidery designs!

Wild and whimsical creatures are surrounded by sweet swirls and shapes, each wrapped into a perfect circle. Expertly blended, painterly splashes of color bring these cheery designs to life. Gorgeous on lighthearted decor, bags, even unique garments!

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Morgan’s Inked Jacket

Urban Threads stitcher Michelle Haag had a lot of fun on this

project! She sent teen Morgan to the site to choose her own favorite designs, and then Michelle had the pleasure of stitching out all 286,564 stitches on this colorful, stand-out

jacket. A very fine collaboration

between two creativeminds!

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Spot of Tea?OK, so it may not actually hold

tea, but this cute little lace teacup is sure to be a hit at

your next tea-themed event!

Lace Teacup

Pinky UpStep into a fancy tea shoppe, full of delectable

delights from all over the world! The new Teapothecary collection of embroidery designs

is the perfect ingredient for blissful kitchen and dining decor.

Stitch these vintage-looking yet fresh designs on tea towels, aprons, tea cozies, placemats,

and more tasty creations -- with a light and lovely apothecary twist!

NEW COLLECTIONTeapothecary

BohemianDecor Trend #1 Vintage ChicDecor Trend #2

Find your style! Get inspired by these four different decor themes and find the look that speaks to you. If your style is earthy and eclectic, you’ll love the bohemian decor trend! Arrows, butterflies and hand-drawn detail make an easy breezy look. It’s always summer in your heart!

Vintage ChicDecor Trend #2

Take inspiration from the past ... and update the classics with your own unique twist!

A curious collection of Victorian-style designs will surprise and delight on all sorts

of vintage chic home decor projects. Equal parts quirky and charming!

Decor Trend #3 Trompe l’oeilDecor Trend #4

Get back to nature with earthy designs that reflect your favorite outdoor places! Trees, feathers, leaves, antlers, and more natural treasures make for a cozy and comfortable decor scheme. Craft a bit of rustic bliss!

Rustic

Trompe-l’oeil is French for “deceive the eye.” These may look like keyholes, hinges,

buckles, and bows -- but don’t be fooled, they’re actually embroidery! Use these

unexpected designs in all sorts of projects -- they’re a great conversation starter!

Trompe l’oeilDecor Trend #4

Crafted CocktailsTreat yourself to some delicious

“craft cocktails” with the new Happy Hour collection of

embroidery designs! Sheer, lively washes of color bring flavor to

these light, open designs - yummy on kitchen towels, stylish aprons,

and decor for your home bar.

Surrounded by enticing fruits and herbs and accompanied by pretty

handwritten labels, these fresh drinks will delight friends and

family at your next party!

NEW COLLECTIONHappy Hour

Keep posting on Facebook, or if you are on Etsy, keep relisting. Set yourself a weekly budget and do it!

Work those product tags! I am constantly changing and testing my etsy tags to get better results.

Social media is free to use, so we should all make the most of it!

I’m learning how to limit and schedule my social media/web time and getting rid of distractions.

It’s much easier selling in person. Online, it’s a whole different ball game. Not only do you have to have amazing pictures, you also need full, rich descriptions!

It takes me a while to get photos right. Once I do, the best results I get are when I post vibrant, attractive photos to social media with links.

Keeping to a niche, if you have one, is crucial!

I get more hits on my Etsy account on days when I promote my shop via Instagram.

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Thinking of starting your own Etsy store, or already running your own crafty biz? Check out these top tips from stitchy sellers on how THEY get the best results for their own home businesses.

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I’m learning how to limit and schedule my social media/web time and getting rid of distractions.

Keeping to a niche, if you have one, is crucial!

I get more hits on my Etsy account on days when I promote my shop via Instagram.

Avoid kitchen confusion with this nifty dishwasher patch! Click here for project instructions on how to stitch this design and turn it into a magnet.

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You So PunnyNEW COLLECTION

Sometimes you just gotta get silly! Craft a few chuckles wherever you go with the playful new Punimals

collection. Quick and simple to stitch, these cute creatures are the

ultimate in instant gratification.

Their sassy style makes them perfect on tees and sweatshirts for kids and adults alike -- and they’ll

also look great on quirky totes, unique bibs, and more!

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Paws UpStitch this delightful paw print onto water-soluble stabilizer, and rinse to reveal freestanding lace. Hang with string as an ornament or display in tribute to your furry friend!

OmbreDesign Trend

Ombre is a term that often refers to a gradual shift in color. The term originated from the French of , meaning “to shade.”

The trend of ombre has grown from home decor to hair fashions, and it’s a subtle and gorgeous style to incorporate into yourcrafting. Luckily, it’s as easy as just choosing the right designs! Many Urban Threads embroideries have an ombre transition built right into the file... you just need to choose the colors.

You can choose to go from light to dark, or just go for a subtle color shift. Try to find thread colors that are very similar when placed next to each other for the best effect.

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OmbreDesign Trend

Click here to see the entire ombre category!

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Take a look at some of our favorite customer kitchen projects and start dreaming up your own perfect culinary creations!

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