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Join the Threads Summer Sewing Challenge and WIN!

Threads Magazine, editor | July 1st, 2009

Express yourself in linen by August 17th and enter to win the new 1100D serger from Janome.

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Mixing Politics and Fashion

April Mohr, contributor | June 26th, 20095 comments

Do you wear your political affiliation on your sleeve? Check out the many designers who are using fashion to make a political statement.

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Where Do the Threads Editors Buy Their Fabric?

April Mohr, contributor | June 18th, 20091 comment

Threads does its fabric shopping in some fabulous shops, where do you shop?

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A Visit to Waechter's Fine Fabrics in Asheville, NC

Mary Ray, contributor | June 12th, 20091 comment

Waechters is not only a great resource for fabrics, buttons, patterns, and more – it’s fabulous eye candy and a wonderful place to go for inspiration and education.

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Exhibit: Wearing Wealth and Styling Identity

April Mohr, contributor | June 4th, 2009

The Hood Museum of Art's amazing exhibit provides an historical exploration of ornate tapis as a 19th century measure of cultural prestige and social identity.

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Top Ten Weirdest Dresses

Nicole Smith, contributor | June 2nd, 20096 comments

From electronic, light-up gowns to frocks made from broken dishes, Oddee counts down another top-ten list of the weirdest dresses.

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Got Spots?

judith neukam, contributor | May 27th, 20094 comments

Just call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk.

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A Special Trip to Mary Jo's Cloth Store

Deana Tierney, editor | April 29th, 20099 comments

Get to know this 58 year old fabric store gem.

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Win With Fabric.com

April Mohr, contributor | April 27th, 2009

The online fabric store, Fabric.com, celebrates their 10 year anniversary with their "Sew" Much Fun Sweepstakes.

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Announcing the Winner of the Fluid Fabric Challenge!

Threads Magazine, editor | April 23rd, 20096 comments

Check out the winner and the runners up in the Fluid Fabric contest.

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Last chance to enter the Fluid Fabrics Challenge!

Ariel Price, member | April 15th, 2009

Enter your garments by midnight tomorrow night for a chance at winning a fabric gift card.

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Enter to Win a $150 Gift Card in Our Fluid Fabric Challenge!

Threads Magazine, editor | April 11th, 20091 comment

Submit your own garment made from a fluid fabric and you could win a $150 gift card to Fashionista Fabrics.

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Find Vintage Fabrics, Patterns, and All Kinds of Sewing Loot

Ariel Price, member | April 10th, 20091 comment

Take a peek at this website that has an incredible selection of vintage and unique textiles in addition to other fabulous sewing finds.

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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Nicole Smith, contributor | April 8th, 20093 comments

Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.

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Explore Portland, Oregon, with PatternReview.com Enthusiasts

April Mohr, contributor | April 6th, 2009

Join PatternReview.com for a weekend of sewing, fabric shopping, and more

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Spring 2009 Color Trend - Beach Tones

Ariel Price, member | April 2nd, 20091 comment

Pale neutrals lay the foundation for Spring style

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Enter Your Projects in our Fluid Fabric Challenge

Victoria North, web producer | March 30th, 2009

Learn how to post your projects made with fluid fabric into our Reader's Closet Challenge gallery.

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How to Make One-of-a-Kind Fabric

Ariel Price, member | March 26th, 20098 comments

Use rusty objects and basic cotton fabric to create unique garments or projects

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Fancy Fabrics Online

judith neukam, contributor | March 25th, 20092 comments

Going to New York City for fabric shopping is only a short drive for me. But there was a time when I had to hunt for couture fabric and silks. If you have that problem check out this new online source for those special hard-to-find fabrics.

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