Urban Threads Lookbook - Vol 2 Issue 2

Urban Threads

LOOKBOOK FRESH IDEAS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY

FIND YOUR

Style FOUR UNIQUE DECOR TRENDS TO TRY THIS SPRING

SELLER TIPS

TOP ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO USE EMBROIDERY IN THEIR OWN HOME BUSINESS

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HOW TO MACHINE EMBROIDER ON LEATHER THE BEST OF KITCHEN PROJECTS

Hot & New Embroidery NORDIC FOLK TEAPOTHECARY HAPPY HOUR PUNIMALS VOL 2

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Get 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!

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

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

Try out the hottest color trend using just your embroidery designs.

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

See the best in kitchen projects from Urban Threads stitchers!

For the Birds Create a simple and chic bird-inspired hangout with this 3D lace birdhouse.

Candlelight Tales Alice in Wonderland

Tiny Lace House

Sassy Tidings Don’t Stop Believin’

How to Machine Embroider on

Leather

Love 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 best results using your embroidery machine.

Embroidering on 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.

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.

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

NEW COLLECTION

Bohemian Woods

Into the Woods No 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 PROJECT

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 creative minds!

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

NEW COLLECTION

Teapothecary

Pinky Up Step 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!

Decor Trend #1

Bohemian

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!

Decor Trend #2

Vintage Chic 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

Rustic

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!

Decor Trend #4

Trompe l’oeil 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!

Crafted Cocktails Treat 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 COLLECTION

Happy Hour

Celtique Creations

Puddin’s Retreat Keep posting on Facebook, or if you are on Etsy, keep relisting.

Set yourself a weekly budget and do it!

Dirty Girl Designs It’s much easier selling in person. Keeping to a niche, if you have Online, it’s a whole different ball one, is crucial! game. Not only do you have to have amazing pictures, you also need full, rich descriptions!

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

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 Wreck Creation Studios best results for their own home businesses.

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

Dice Bags By Jibbi September Embroidery

It takes me a while to get photos right. Once I do, the best results Social media is free to use, so we I get are when I post vibrant, attractive photos to social media should all make the most of it! with links.

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

BESTSELLER!

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.

NEW COLLECTION

Punimals

You So Punny 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!

Paws Up Stitch 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!

Design Trend Ombre

Ombre is a term that often refers to a gradual shift in color. The term originated from the French of ombrer , 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 your crafting. 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.

Intrigued?

Click here to see the entire ombre category!

Customer Roundup

Kitchen

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

Get inspired by the weekly Color Inspiration series on the blog!

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