urban threads lookbook - vol 2 issue 5
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Fresh ideas in machine embroideryTRANSCRIPT
Urban Threads
FRESH IDEAS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY
GLOWING GARDENS SASSY TEES DELICATE ANIMALS BEER-TASTIC KITCHEN FAVORITES MERIT BADGES
Plus!
The Thread Issue
V O L 2 I S S U E 5
DAZZLING EFFECTS WITH THREADSGO CRAZY WITH GLOW
HOW TO WORK WITHMETALLIC THREAD
THICK THREAD EXPERIMENTS
STUNNING VARIEGATEDEXAMPLES
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN QUILT
FOUR NEW SUMMER ACCESSORY DIYS
LOOKBOOK
Hot & New Embroidery
LOOKBOOK
This Month’s EditionDive into thread! This edition covers a brand new embroidery specially designed for glow thread, then dives into four kinds of special-effect threads you can use to really make your projects shine. Plus, catch up on all the latest designs, new tutorials and a whole bunch of quilting mania.
SPECIALTY THREADSExplore the special effects of four different threads, with tips and examples on how best to use them.
CHIC LACE 3 WAYSTurn this lace leaf accessory into three different stylish hair options.
LACY ROMANCEStitch up a beautiful free-standing lace fan -- the perfect accessory to wedding dresses, costumes and more!
SUMMER STYLELearn how to stitch on a floppy hat for simple summer style.
CUTTING EDGEAdd some flair to your wardrobe with a cutting-edge applique design added to a simple tee.
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QUILT MANIACheck out a simple tutorial on how to get started in quilting, and see amazing examples from UT customers
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You’ve perfected your skills, now earn your badge
with the new Crafty Merit Badge
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Bring on Summer in StyleCustomize a great summer accessory, the fashionable
floppy hat, with some beautiful embroidery!
CLICK HERE TO SEEHOW TO EMBROIDER
ON A FLOPPY HAT
CLICK HERE TO SEE THREE WAYS TO USE THE NEW LOVELY LACE LEAVES
Nature ChicAdd some intrigue to your fashion wardrobe with this quick and easy freestanding lace accessory!
Crafty LaceA sewing machine made with an
embroidery machine! Get extra crafty by stitching this freestanding lace sewing machine onto heavy duty
water-soluble stabilizer, then rinse to reveal the lace!
NEW COLLECTIONEnchanted
Garden
Transforms in low light!
Simply EnchantingExplore a whole new world of wonder and possibility with the new Enchanted Garden embroidery collection! These designs have a secret: glow-in-the-dark thread in strategically placed sections makes them come alive when you turn out the lights.
A new tutorial on stitching with glow thread will help you get radiant results. Inspired by bioluminescence, candlelight, and the glow of the moon, these unique embroidery designs are truly magical!
Girl’s Night InYeah, going out is great and all, but nothing compares to throwing on some fuzzy slippers and binge-watching netflix on a night in.
CLICK HERE TO SEETHE TUTORIAL ON STITCHING
WITH GLOW THREAD
Get some inspiration for combining glow
and color from these enchanting color
palettes.
Glow ThreadGO CRAZY WITH
Glow thread is a great way to liven up any design, but some designs are specially designed to dazzle in this thread. Search the word “glow” to find them all on Urban Threads!
EXPERIMENTS WITH
These Mendhika designs are light enough and ornate enough to pull of a neat little trick using a special Madeira thread called Burmilana. Burmilana is a very thick, almost yarn-like thread that offers beautiful raised textured effects that give theembroidery a wonderful, old world folk feel.
Click here to see how we used this thread and learn more about this special project from the UT Lab!
Thick Thread
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It helps to use a special metallic needle that has a larger eye, which reduces friction as the thread passes through.
Metallic thread is a great way to add sparkle and shimmer to your embroidery projects, but it can be a little tricky to
work with. Avoid any “threadaches” such as nesting, knotting, or thread breaks with these helpful tips and tricks.
Slow the speed to 350-400 stitches per minute. That reduces friction and thread breaks.
Let the thread relax before it goes through the tension disks. Try putting your thread in a cup or using a thread stand.
Variegated Thread
Storied Threads
Maggie
TIPS FOR USINGMetallic Thread
Variegated ThreadCUSTOMER EXAMPLES WITH
Storied Threads
Maggie
Suzanne Flores
Samelias Mum
Debi Keegan Carole
NEW COLLECTIONBeautiful
Music
Express YourselfFreshen up your wardrobe with sassy embroidery perfect for T-shirts! Cute and cheeky phrases mingle with adorable illustrations in a variety of stylish designs. Nice and light-stitching, they’ll be perfect for stitching on lighter fabrics like T-shirt knits.
Use a sheer mesh cutaway stabilizer, stuck to the back of your fabric, and hoop both layers tightly together, to get a finished tee that looks great, drapes nicely, and holds up through wash and wear. Little ones as well as grown-ups will love these designs!
CLICK HERE TO SEE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR
STITCHING ON T-SHIRTS
NEW COLLECTIONFresh Tees
Design rendMonogramming
TThere’s just something satisfying about rocking stuff with your name or initials on it ... and it’s even more fun when you’ve stitched those lovely letters yourself! Get in on the monogramming craze with all of Urban Threads’ alphabet designs -- choose your favorite lettering styles, and get crafty!
Get QuiltySummer stretches out before us. Amid all the hustle and bustle and exciting plans, it’s important to treat yourself to some time and space to do the things that make you smile -- like exploring, learning, and crafting something beautiful to express yourself or share some love with friends and family. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or have never patched two scraps of fabric together before, discover some new ways to get creative with quilting!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN TO DESIGN AND SEW YOUR
VERY OWN QUILT
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Check out these amazing customer quilt creations, each featuring a different Urban Threads collectionof embroidery designs!
CUSTOMER QUILTInspiration
Ragannfan
Kathleen Quilts
Jacqueline
Susanne Maxl
Laura Pesula
Joyce C
Sweetly Maddy Reid
Carol Calden Price
Jibbidibbi
Intricate Beauty Nature never ceases to inspire and amaze!
A walk through the woods and a bit of meditative doodling inspire this magical
new collection of Fantastical Fauna -- geometric creatures filled with
whimsical patterns, in a menagerie of wonderfully versatile designs.
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW TO ADD PAINT SPLASH ACCENTS BEHIND YOUR EMBROIDERY
Stitch your favorite charming and majestic creatures on home decor, totes, even the back of a jacket. These designs are open enough to site nicely on lots of different fabrics, yet full of so much intricate detail that you’ll discover something new every time you look at them. Let these designs look striking and elegant in black on white, or add a splash of color with fabric paint.
NEW COLLECTIONFantastical
Fauna
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEFULL STEP-BY-STEP TO MAKE YOUR LACE FAN
A Little RomanceStitch up a beautiful freestanding lace fan -- the perfect accessory to wedding dresses, costumes, classy outfits and more!
High Flying Style Add some unique flair to your wardrobe and accessories with this free-spirited, cutting-edge design! While edge applique designs can be used on anything from totes to towels and more, we will showhow to use it for embellishing the backof a T-shirt.
CLICK HERE TO SEETHE CUTTING EDGE APPLIQUE TUTORIAL
Cheers to BeerC’mon, get hoppy! Celebrate a love of all things beer with the deliciously stylish new Craft Brew
embroidery collection. Flavorful phrases are accented by intricately drawn hops, grains,
glasses, and growlers, in a tasty bunch of designs perfect for tees, sweatshirts, totes, bar towels,
and more. Pour ‘em onto projects for your favorite beer lovers!
NEW COLLECTIONCraft Brew
Add a Little SpiceYou loved the original Spice It Up embroidery design collection so much ... it’s about time for a second helping! Sassy sayings in shiny satin stitch text areaccented by whimsical running stitch illustration and decoration, all in bold ombre color palettes. Stitch the Spice It Up II designs on tea towels, aprons, potholders, framed art, and more sizzlin’ creations for the kitchen. These designs are real conversation starters, and they’re just the thing for yummy gifts, too!
NEW COLLECTIONSpice It Up II
If you love this collection, don’t miss the popular
series that started it all!
Earn Your BadgeYou’ve earned your crafty bragging rights. Now show off just what you’re made of with brand-new Crafty Merit Badges from Urban Threads!
Customize each merit badge with your choice of background fabric and thread colors to celebrate embroidery, sewing, knitting, and all-around craftiness.
NEW COLLECTIONCrafty Merit
Badges
Stitch your favorite phrases on luxurious terrycloth towels and
robes, framed signs and wall hangings -- and craft a
stylish escape!
Stitch up each of these machine embroidery designs in-the-hoop to make your own awesome merit badges -- then hand out these awesome patches at your craft club, share them with creative friends and family, and display your own crafty achievements on jackets, project totes, and more.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN
IN-THE-HOOP PATCH
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