Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Fabric category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fabric Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:20 -0500 Threads - Fabric category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/fabric Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics Posted by Nicole Smith
Vogue Fabrics by mail has created a program that helps you choose perfectly coordinated fabrics every time. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10475/get-perfectly-coordinated-fabrics-from-vogue-fabrics Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration Posted by April M. Mohr
Acclaimed blind artist, George Mendoza, has created a new line of beautiful, bold, colorful fabrics ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8521/what-color-is-the-wind-beautiful-fabric-created-with-blind-inspiration Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:51:04 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9322/fabric-woven-from-spider-webs http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9322/fabric-woven-from-spider-webs Posted by Nicole Smith
The American Museum of Natural History unveils fabric woven from golden orb spiders in Madagascar. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9322/fabric-woven-from-spider-webs 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 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 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 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:18:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8057/support-independent-fabric-dealers http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8057/support-independent-fabric-dealers Posted by Nicole Smith
Did you know that 95% of fabric shoppers shop at chain stores exclusively? Project 95 is out to change that with an online source of fabric independent retailers. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8057/support-independent-fabric-dealers Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:20:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today Posted by Deana Tierney May
Check out some of the amazing entries in our Express Yourself in Linen Challenge. Think you can do better? Go ahead and enter! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7937/enter-the-summer-sewing-challenge-today Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:02:15 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen Posted by Deana Tierney May
This article by Susan Khalje will give you an edge on creating a linen garment for our summer sewing challenge: Express Yourself in Linen, and get you that much closer to winning a new serger from Janome. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7739/tips-on-sewing-with-linen 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:02 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win Posted by Threads Magazine
Express yourself in linen by August 17th and enter to win the new 1100D serger from Janome. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7593/join-the-threads-summer-sewing-challenge-and-win Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7517/mixing-politics-and-fashion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7517/mixing-politics-and-fashion Posted by April M. Mohr
Do you wear your political affiliation on your sleeve? Check out the many designers who are using fashion to make a political statement. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7517/mixing-politics-and-fashion Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric Posted by April M. Mohr
Threads does its fabric shopping in some fabulous shops, where do you shop? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7447/where-do-the-threads-editors-buy-their-fabric Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7437/a-visit-to-waechters-fine-fabrics-in-asheville-nc http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7437/a-visit-to-waechters-fine-fabrics-in-asheville-nc Posted by Mary Ray
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. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7437/a-visit-to-waechters-fine-fabrics-in-asheville-nc Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:02:47 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7379/exhibit-wearing-wealth-and-styling-identity http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7379/exhibit-wearing-wealth-and-styling-identity Posted by April M. Mohr
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. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7379/exhibit-wearing-wealth-and-styling-identity Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7316/top-ten-weirdest-dresses http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7316/top-ten-weirdest-dresses Posted by Nicole Smith
From electronic, light-up gowns to frocks made from broken dishes, Oddee counts down another top-ten list of the weirdest dresses. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7316/top-ten-weirdest-dresses Wed, 27 May 2009 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Posted by judith neukam
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. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:36:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6948/a-special-trip-to-mary-jos-cloth-store http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6948/a-special-trip-to-mary-jos-cloth-store Posted by Deana Tierney May
Get to know this 58 year old fabric store gem. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6948/a-special-trip-to-mary-jos-cloth-store Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:18:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6916/win-with-fabriccom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6916/win-with-fabriccom Posted by April M. Mohr
The online fabric store, Fabric.com, celebrates their 10 year anniversary with their "Sew" Much Fun Sweepstakes. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6916/win-with-fabriccom Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:14:22 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge Posted by Threads Magazine
Check out the winner and the runners up in the Fluid Fabric contest. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6889/announcing-the-winner-of-the-fluid-fabric-challenge