Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Home-decoration category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/home-decoration Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:33 -0500 Threads - Home-decoration category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/home-decoration 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, 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 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 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, 23 Jan 2009 12:43:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls when working with white fabrics. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5127/sewing-white-fabric Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4314/vote-for-the-ultimate-sewing-room-and-win http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4314/vote-for-the-ultimate-sewing-room-and-win Posted by Victoria North
Vote for your favorite sewing room and enter for a chance to win a $500 shopping card from Fabric.com! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4314/vote-for-the-ultimate-sewing-room-and-win Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:50:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 Posted by Threads Magazine
Download a project plan and create stunning pillows for your home in three contemporary designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5002/quick-to-make-great-pillows-1-2-3 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover Posted by Threads Magazine
Here's a home-dec project that will give your bedroom a new look and keep your comforter clean. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4998/sandra-betzina-sews-for-your-home-duvet-cover Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:55:49 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap Posted by Threads Magazine
Forget reupholstering or slipcovering: Draped and tucked fabric can transform your sofa in a speedy redo. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3749/make-a-sofa-wrap Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics Posted by Threads Magazine
There's an astounding fabric source out there that most sewers don't know a thing about. Here's how to find it and shop it. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4597/introducing-decorator-fabrics Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home Posted by Threads Magazine
Using basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4566/video-two-custom-trims-for-your-garments-or-home Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to combine ample proportions, luxurious fabrics, and a few basic techniques to update this classic cushion. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4322/sew-the-new-box-pillow Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style Posted by Threads Magazine
Linda Lee explains how to make an easy pattern and use basic sewing skills to liven up a favorite chair. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4452/slipcover-a-side-chair-dressmaker-style Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:59:12 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101 Posted by Threads Magazine
A window-fashion professional shares her design strategies for creating effective window treatments for any room. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3727/window-treatments-101