Copyright (c) 2013 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embroidery Sun, 26 May 2013 02:03:31 -0500 Threads - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/embroidery Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Make the functional fantastic with a hidden embellishment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28975/hand-embroidered-understitching Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:38:21 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Masterpiece embroidery has many facets. See more examples of the exquisite embroidery and learn more about the Penn & Fletcher Studio. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30642/how-to-embroider-garments-like-penn-fletcher Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid Posted by MaryRay
Looking at vintage garments can inspire your sewing and can be a great teaching tool. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29739/a-vintage-blouse-embellished-with-soutache-braid Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:13:55 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29280/magazine-giveaway-threads-issue-165-februarymarch-2013 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29280/magazine-giveaway-threads-issue-165-februarymarch-2013 Posted by EmilyBerube
We asked our editors which hand-stitched detail they liked to use most. How would you answer the question? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29280/magazine-giveaway-threads-issue-165-februarymarch-2013 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:02:28 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete Posted by amm
Thanks to all who assisted The Connecticut PTSA's snowflake efforts. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29305/snowflakes-are-no-longer-needed-the-winter-wonderland-is-complete Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:26:11 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is Posted by Courtney_Campbell
Check to see if you've won! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/28570/the-winner-of-all-sewn-up-is Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment Posted by KennethDKing
Find out what Kenneth D. King created when he inherited 75 pounds of antique uniform buttons. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/27832/using-buttons-as-embellishment Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:41:12 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26857/create-a-couched-embroidery-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26857/create-a-couched-embroidery-design Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Take a simple sketch of ancient architecture that inspires you to your computer and digitize it to create a couched embroidery version for a summer satchel. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26857/create-a-couched-embroidery-design Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23152/a-beautiful-embroidered-beaded-bodice http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23152/a-beautiful-embroidered-beaded-bodice Posted by KennethDKing
Check out the complex combination of embroidery found on this beaded bodice. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23152/a-beautiful-embroidered-beaded-bodice Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22672/how-to-make-an-embroidered-clutch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22672/how-to-make-an-embroidered-clutch Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Transform a wool sweater that's seen better days into your new favorite clutch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22672/how-to-make-an-embroidered-clutch Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23133/an-exquisite-beaded-embroidery-sleeve http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23133/an-exquisite-beaded-embroidery-sleeve Posted by KennethDKing
This is an eye-candy post, where you get to see some stellar embroidery examples. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/23133/an-exquisite-beaded-embroidery-sleeve Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim Posted by KennethDKing
Learn how to sew an easy but beautiful manipulated-ribbon trim that can be used in a variety of applications! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22717/how-to-make-ribbon-trim Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart Posted by amm
More than 70 project ideas and 900 stitch motifs are included in this book and will provide you with an embroidery bonanza! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/21933/book-giveaway-sweet-stitches-from-the-heart Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:50:48 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22059/francois-lesage-remembered http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22059/francois-lesage-remembered Posted by mgiroux
Last week, we lost a giant in the fashion community. Francois Lesage, head of the embroidery firm Maison Lesage, passed away at age 82. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22059/francois-lesage-remembered Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students Posted by SLMiller
The non-profit Textile Study Group of New York is holding a competition for students of the fiber arts. The Nancy and Harry Koenigsberg Student Award program is now accepting student portfolios for a chance to win a cash prize! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22928/how-to-create-free-motion-embroidery-buttons http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22928/how-to-create-free-motion-embroidery-buttons Posted by ThreadsMagazine
Covered buttons offer an easy introduction to machine-embroidered embellishment. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22928/how-to-create-free-motion-embroidery-buttons Tue, 31 May 2011 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22904/silk-ribbon-embroidery-by-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22904/silk-ribbon-embroidery-by-machine Posted by ThreadsMagazine
A fast new approach to traditional embroidery with results that look hand sewn. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22904/silk-ribbon-embroidery-by-machine Tue, 24 May 2011 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news Posted by KennethDKing
There is going to be a conference on embroidery in November 2011, sponsored by two of the premiere embroidery houses in the world--Penn and Fletcher in New York, and Hand and Lock, London! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19009/embroiderers-or-those-who-love-it-some-good-news Wed, 11 May 2011 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18936/makers-of-all-stripes-come-together http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18936/makers-of-all-stripes-come-together Posted by SLMiller
Billed as “part playground, part science fair, part welding shop, and part county fair,” Maker Faire brings together DIY crafters and “makers” of every kind as exhibitors showing their innovative work. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18936/makers-of-all-stripes-come-together Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18667/magazine-giveaway-designer-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18667/magazine-giveaway-designer-techniques Posted by amm
Our readers asked for a special issue about designer techniques. Now you can win this issue! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18667/magazine-giveaway-designer-techniques