Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:13 -0500 Threads - Embellishments category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embellishments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:05 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:05:12 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to manipulate a bias tube to create the illusion of bows. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9339/how-to-sculpt-a-row-of-faux-bows Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:19:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Posted by April M. Mohr
Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt Posted by Kenneth King
Elaborate-looking knotting techniques can sometimes be quite easy to do! This beautiful knotted belt reveals itself to be a simple braiding pattern, made lavish by the use of multiple decorative cords. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8185/how-to-make-a-knotted-belt Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Posted by April M. Mohr
This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:43:31 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9124/create-a-scallop-with-pearl-cotton http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9124/create-a-scallop-with-pearl-cotton Posted by judith neukam
Take a blind stitch and make it beautiful. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9124/create-a-scallop-with-pearl-cotton Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration Posted by April M. Mohr
What makes you want to sew? Fabulous fabric? An incredible embellishment technique? A too-pricey ready-to-wear garment? An event that requires the perfect garment? Or simply a creative design evolving in your mind? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8939/what-provides-your-greatest-sewing-inspiration Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8482/a-satin-stitch-adds-elegant-detail-to-quilts-and-garments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8482/a-satin-stitch-adds-elegant-detail-to-quilts-and-garments Posted by Mary Ray
When you want to add a little zing to the surface of your project, sometimes the simplest stitch gives the best results. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8482/a-satin-stitch-adds-elegant-detail-to-quilts-and-garments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:49:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8876/and-the-three-winners-of-the-book-patchwork-folk-art-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8876/and-the-three-winners-of-the-book-patchwork-folk-art-are Posted by April M. Mohr
Find out who the three lucky Threads members are who have each won a copy of "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8876/and-the-three-winners-of-the-book-patchwork-folk-art-are Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:39:30 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8807/book-giveaway-patchwork-folk-art-by-janet-bolton http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8807/book-giveaway-patchwork-folk-art-by-janet-bolton Posted by April M. Mohr
If you love folk art, this book is for you. Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Monday, August 24, you could win your own copy of this fabulous book. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8807/book-giveaway-patchwork-folk-art-by-janet-bolton Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc Posted by Susan Khalje
Visit the Mary McFadden exhibit at the National Museum of Women in Washington, D.C. to see this designers amazing garments and her inspiration. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7645/mary-mcfadden-exhibit-in-dc Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7714/silk-lotus-flower http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7714/silk-lotus-flower Posted by Kenneth King
The silk lotus flower is an easy but lush flower, that would be suitable for adding a bit of dash and color to any ensemble. Made up in silk dupione or silk tafetta, it can work for evening or day clothes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7714/silk-lotus-flower Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:47:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing Posted by April M. Mohr
Piping is an embellishment you can add to just about every garment or home décor pattern to take it up a notch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8157/piping-adds-a-special-touch-to-your-sewing Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:42 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool Posted by Threads Magazine
Yes, you can needle felt with fabrics other than wool. Experiment with different fabrics to create a whole new look. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7767/needle-felting-without-wool Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7882/stick-a-feather-in-your-cap http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7882/stick-a-feather-in-your-cap Posted by judith neukam
Take a look into the wild imagination of John Koch and the spectacular fantasy hats he creates in his Chicago studio. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7882/stick-a-feather-in-your-cap Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:52:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims Posted by Susan Khalje
We'll look at a number of options for trimming Chanel-style jackets ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6994/choosing-chanel-style-jacket-trims Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7596/french-and-colonial-knots-for-embroidery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7596/french-and-colonial-knots-for-embroidery Posted by Kenneth King
White embroidery is a cool and elegant summer look. There are a variety of embroidery stitches, but the French knot and Colonial knot provide interesting texture to a design. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7596/french-and-colonial-knots-for-embroidery Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking Posted by judith neukam
Never let a good idea go to waste, share it with somebody. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7500/snappy-thinking Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:45:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is Posted by Threads Magazine
Find out who won a copy of Natalie Bellanger-Clement's book, Ribbon Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7479/and-the-winner-of-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments-is Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7259/book-giveaway-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7259/book-giveaway-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments Posted by Megan Fahy
This new book shows you how to update your wardrobe with simple embellishments. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7259/book-giveaway-ribbon-embroidery-simple-stitches-for-easy-embellishments