Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embroidery Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:03 -0500 Threads - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embroidery 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 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 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot Posted by April M. Mohr
I've searched online and in books, but can't find out what this sewing machine foot is for. Can you help? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot 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 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, 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 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 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:28:01 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6971/leather-passementerie http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6971/leather-passementerie Posted by Kenneth King
Elegant passementerie can be woven from thin leather cord, making an extravagant trimming for any garment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6971/leather-passementerie Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:20:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6017/simplicity-veil-with-lace-detailing http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6017/simplicity-veil-with-lace-detailing Posted by Veil_Artist
This bride's gown came with a matching shawl that she did not want to wear.  She preferred, instead, to utilize the lace shawl to embellish her wedding veil.  She selected the Simplicity... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6017/simplicity-veil-with-lace-detailing Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5244/heather-roses-wedding-veil http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5244/heather-roses-wedding-veil Posted by TADELM5140
Being a seamtress for many years and making costumes for community theater for years, it was only fitting that I make something for my only daughters wedding.  Since they decided to get married... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5244/heather-roses-wedding-veil Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:32:35 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd Posted by Threads Magazine
Bright colors, free-motion embroidery, and a sense of humor combine delightfully in the designer's soft-sculpture animals and furnishings. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4957/the-whimsical-creations-of-saskia-wassing-shepherd Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4694/embroidered-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4694/embroidered-jacket Posted by sewntell
I copied this idea from an expensive jacket in a magazine using Vogue 7976 and edited designs from Pfaff.  ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4694/embroidered-jacket Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4966/evening-purse http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4966/evening-purse Posted by Cashroomlady
Hand quilting and embellishments of floss and ribbon, of my own design. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4966/evening-purse Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4399/zoes-dedication-gown http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4399/zoes-dedication-gown Posted by ashesdesign
I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren,  but Zoe is our first little "princess"  after four boys,  so her dress had to be something really special!  I... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4399/zoes-dedication-gown Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery Posted by Threads Magazine
Discover fresh ideas for ease and accuracy when inserting your fabric in a machine embroidery hoop. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4985/hooping-tips-for-successful-embroidery Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace Posted by Threads Magazine
Make elegant lace on your home-embroidery machine that rivals the quality of the finest lace you can buy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4872/machine-embroider-allover-lace Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to turn your embroidery machine into a yo-yo assembly line. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4693/yo-yos-by-the-hoopful Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:48:36 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms Posted by Threads Magazine
This bullion stitch, a favorite of designer Ralph Rucci, can be easily mastered with a little practice. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3739/make-your-own-rucci-worms Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads Posted by Threads Magazine
All the options can be confusing. Here are guidelines for selecting the right threads for your embroidery projects. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4574/choosing-machine-embroidery-threads Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to pair the right design and fabric for great results: Guidelines for embroidering fabrics, from sheers to corduroy. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4411/machine-embroidery-a-marriage-of-fabric-and-design