Urban Spools

Embroidery curious? The Baby Lock Aurora is a great place to start. 🧵✨

If you’ve been thinking about trying embroidery or just want to make patches, small gifts, and personalized projects, this machine keeps things simple and approachable. With a maximum embroidery field of 4" x 4", it’s perfect for learning the basics without feeling overwhelmed.

You also get a full sewing machine built in, so you can sew and embroider on one machine as you build your skills.

We’ll help you get comfortable with it, too:
✔️ Unlimited operator lessons
✔️ Support whenever you need it
✔️ Upgrade options later if you fall in love and want to go bigger

It’s an easy, low-pressure way to get started and see where embroidery takes you.

✨ The Baby Lock Aurora is 10% off this month. ✨

Come try it in the shop or give us a call if you want to see if it’s the right fit for you.

We LOVE a good thrift flip. ♻️✨
A Customer brought this tote into the shop and we immediately needed to talk about it. She thrifted the bag (great bones, old logo… not the vibe), then dug into her scrap bin from the Just Kitten Around quilt and made these two blocks to appliqué right on top.

Result? A one-of-a-kind tote that’s equal parts upcycle + scrap magic + main character energy.

This is your reminder that:
🧵 old bags can get a second life
🧵 quilt scraps deserve to be seen
🧵 appliqué fixes almost everything
🧵 your past projects can become future favorites

Honestly… now we all want to go home and dig through our scrap bins.

Tag us if you’ve done a thrift flip or scrap glow-up — we want to see them ALL.

Quick rule of thumb:
✔ Stable woven fabric → tear-away
✔ Stretchy fabric → cut-away
✔ Fluffy or textured → wash-away topper

And if you’re still standing there holding your project and questioning everything… you’re not alone.

If you’re ever unsure which stabilizer to use, bring your project in. We’re always happy to help you choose the right one before you commit to vibes.

We carry tear-away, cut-away, wash-away — and calm decision-making.

Patches = personality. ✨
In our Machine Embroidery: Patches class, you’ll design and stitch your own custom patches to add to bags, jackets, and anything that needs a little extra YOU.

You’ll create three iron-on patches while learning:
🧵 how to hoop for patch making
🎨 different patch backings
🔤 adding graphics + lettering
✂️ clean finishing for that pro patch look

Perfect for anyone embroidery-curious or ready to add some flair to their projects. Warning: once you start making patches… you’ll want to put them on everything.

Spots are limited — grab your seat and start stitching your personality.

Register here:
https://www.urbanspools.com/module/class/486367/machine-embroidery-techniques-patches

🤔The things we learn from our Customers…
A Customer came to class with potato vodka - not for a party, but for pressing fabric.

Apparently the natural starch in potato vodka helps press out wrinkles and remove unwanted smells. Sewing hack 🪡💡or cocktail hour 🍸? We’re still deciding. 🧐

Honestly, this is why we love this community. Y’all are a walking encyclopedia of “wait…that actually works??”

We can’t confirm we’ll be stocking this in the notions wall anytime soon…but we can confirm we’ll never look at pressing spray the same way again.

Have you tried this before or is this new sewing lore? 👀

P.S. “The Harry Hines Collection” label is GENIUS!

They’re here and we are OBSESSED.
We now carry Folkwear printed patterns in the shop ✨

If you love garments with history, culture, and serious main-character energy… these are for you. Think iconic silhouettes, global inspiration, and patterns that feel like wearable storytelling.

Why we love them:
🧵 Unique, heritage-inspired garments
✂️ Great for adventurous garment sewists
📚 Packed with detail + learning
👗 Pieces you won’t see everywhere

Flip through the patterns and get inspired for your next make. These are the kind of projects that make people say, “Wait… you made that?!”

Available in-store now:
https://www.urbanspools.com/shop/Patterns/Shop-by-Pattern-Designer/Folkwear-Patterns.htm