Recently we offered 3 of the most popular Zen I projects. NOW…We’ve chosen 3 of the most popular projects from the 10 projects included in the full Zen II. We believe this LITE version will allow more embroiderers to enjoy projects from this course at a more appealing price-point with a smaller time commitment.

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Projects Included:

3-D Butterflies

This jewelry round is another “unhoopable” that begs to be embellished. These butterflies look amazing on blouses, jackets, totes, home-dec items (like pillows or a baby mobile), children’s clothing, or anywhere else they might land. (Four additional butterflies from this designer are included in your bonus designs!)

Other techniques and features:

Using Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ for in-the-hoop embroidery designs
Hooping a stabilizer with a release sheet
Layering your butterflies
Hoop size choice – large and small options
Embroidering over an organza base fabric
Trimming appliques properly
Positioning and stitching on 3-D embroideries on “unhoopables”
Using a water soluble for no-thread marking, stitching and positioning

Supplies:

Round Jewelry Case – Pink: https://www.sulky.com/item/jewelry-cas-hot-pink
942-1177* Avocado – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1065 Orange Yellow – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1818 Fairway Mist – 40 wt. Rayon
Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™- 12” x 16” approx.
https://www.sulky.com/item/sulky-sticky-fabrisolvy-stabilizer-white-20-x-1-yd-pkg
Sulky Sticky+™ – 12” x 16” approx.
Sparkle Organza 4” x 4” – need 4 pieces

Mini-Market Tote

These make fabulous gifts and can be personalized, too. This is probably the all-time favorite project and technique in the Zen series thanks to tricks that make it easy.

Other Techniques and Features:

Using a sticky tear-away – hooping and removing the release sheet
Lots of positioning tricks
Rotating designs
Threading tricks with a bulky “unhoopable”
Importance of a basting stitch and an option if you don’t have it
Adding a monogram or name

Supplies:

Mini-Market Tote (purple): https://www.sulky.com/item/mini-market-tote-for-embroidery-purple
942-2130* Vari-Fuchsias – 40 wt. Rayon
942-2128 Vari-Willow Greens – 40 wt. Rayon
942-2106 Vari-Blues – 40 wt. Rayon
942-2134 Vari-Golden Yellows – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1229 Lt. Putty – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1220 Charcoal Gray – 40 wt. Rayon
https://www.sulky.com/item/sulky-sticky-stabilizer-white-22-12-x-1-yd-pkg

Sweet Treat Ice Cream Scissors Holder

This project is just loaded with unique techniques! (A large version of this scissors holder is also included in your bonus designs!)

Other techniques and features:

How to deal with the variety of applique techniques in various designs
Make your own templates in-the-hoop
Variegated and Multi-Color Threads for dramatic color changes without actually changing spools
Using a cut-away stabilizer for template material
Attaching a “hanger” in-the-hoop
Using a temporary spray adhesive to perfect positioning
Understanding die-Line files
Creating “threadless” templates
Attaching an in-the-hoop backing

Supplies:

942-1177* Avocado – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1196 Blue – 40 wt. Rayon
942-2104 Vari-Pastel Blues – 40 wt. Rayon
942-2130* Vari-Fuschias – 40 wt. Rayon
942-1056 Med. Tawny Tan – 40 wt. Rayon
Sulky Cut-Away Plus™ – (2 pieces) 12” x 16” approx.: https://www.sulky.com/item/sulky-cutaway-plus-stabilizer-white-20-x-1-yd-pkg
Sulky Tear-Easy™ – (5 pieces) 12” x 16” approx. (one piece is optional) https://www.sulky.com/item/suky-teareasy-stabilizer-white-20-x-3-yd-pkg

Other Supplies You’ll Need:

Fabric – (enough for 2 Sweet Treats Scissors Holders)