Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Home-decoration category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/home-decoration Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:12 -0500 Threads - Home-decoration category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/home-decoration Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:41:40 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10014/halloween-costume-contest http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10014/halloween-costume-contest Posted by HollyDean
This is my grandson, who asked to be a tree since his little sister was going to be a flower. We found the directions for this tree on the Web; it was a Better Homes and Garden project. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10014/halloween-costume-contest Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:51:13 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9738/lightning-bolt-patchwork-cushion http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9738/lightning-bolt-patchwork-cushion Posted by constructivism
An abstract patchwork cushion cover. The front panel has a lightning bolt design in "crazy patchwork". The back has a "mitred" corner construction to give a lovely soft edge.The pattern amp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9738/lightning-bolt-patchwork-cushion Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:14:14 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9149/threads-techniques http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9149/threads-techniques Posted by WizardGir1
Issue: July 2009 Number 143   This technique showed up in Threads at the perfect time! Currently, I am researching Native American art and design among the tribes. I just got back from a trip... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9149/threads-techniques 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 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:53:25 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9050/debis-stuff http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9050/debis-stuff Posted by debit
These are the items that we produced for my niece's dorm room. She had very little sewing experience. I was showing her some online resources..Threads website, online quilting shows and Threadbangers... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9050/debis-stuff Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:04:40 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8953/simple-sewing-projects http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8953/simple-sewing-projects Posted by ukdame
These are my newest project. Not done as good as I would like to be but is a start for small  wall hangings for children and anyone really. Two small plastic rings sewn to back for hanging ease... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8953/simple-sewing-projects 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 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:02:17 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8158/linen-towel-for-healthy-bath-time http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8158/linen-towel-for-healthy-bath-time Posted by LinenKids
The perfect towel even for the child with the most sensitive skin – it’s a rare towel since few European companies weave terry cloth from linen. LinenKids is proud to present – from... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8158/linen-towel-for-healthy-bath-time 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 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:03:13 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6661/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-at-night http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6661/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-at-night Posted by fcwdesigns
This is a 8"x10" hand sewn counted cross-stitch.  The setting is downtown Madison, WI.  The day photo came so naturally, I made a night version (a la Monet) for my brotherinlawnbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6661/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-at-night Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:57:10 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6659/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-by-day http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6659/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-by-day Posted by fcwdesigns
This is a 8"x10" hand sewn counted cross-stitch.  The setting is downtown Madison, WI.  I went to visit my sister and while walking down State Street I was struck by this amazing, imposing... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6659/cross-stitch-portrait-of-madison-by-day Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:10:59 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6382/drapped-suite http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6382/drapped-suite Posted by maryjofunkhouser
Unusaul drapping of fabrics that usually are not considered drapping fabrics, burlap and upholsery fabric. I hand wove and hand painted shawl that goes with suite. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6382/drapped-suite Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:04:17 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6027/how-to-make-a-basic-ruffle http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6027/how-to-make-a-basic-ruffle Posted by gossjean
Instructions on how to create a basic ruffle...great for putting ruffles on pillows and craft projects! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6027/how-to-make-a-basic-ruffle Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:14:04 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5915/candlewicking http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5915/candlewicking Posted by gossjean
Candlewicking is a traditional form of embroidery begun by American pioneer women who didn’t have finery like silks to stitch with and were left with only the barest of materials: candlewicking... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5915/candlewicking Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:53:20 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5958/fabricated-frames-washable-sewn-fabric-photo-frame-and-other-items http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5958/fabricated-frames-washable-sewn-fabric-photo-frame-and-other-items Posted by FabricatedFrames
Thank you for letting me post! My name is Kristie and I own www.fabricatedframes.com , designing, making, and selling washable, sewn, fabric photo frames (YES!  washable), plus covers for... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5958/fabricated-frames-washable-sewn-fabric-photo-frame-and-other-items Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:48:54 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5711/emery-pincushions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5711/emery-pincushions Posted by nakpunar
I sew these pincushions for my store. When you use this black mineral to fill your pincushion it becomes one of the best pincushions in all the world! Emery pincushion! Every time you stick your... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5711/emery-pincushions Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:18:13 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5686/sewdanish-scandianvian-textile-art-unique-handmade-supplies http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5686/sewdanish-scandianvian-textile-art-unique-handmade-supplies Posted by SewDanish
I cannot help making things and I love experimenting with lots of different techniques combining them in unusually ways. The items in my shop httpwwwSewDanishetsycomnbspnbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5686/sewdanish-scandianvian-textile-art-unique-handmade-supplies 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 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:59:19 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5463/travel-pillow http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5463/travel-pillow Posted by gossjean
Keep your idle hands busy with a small yo-yo project easy to reach!  Here is my latest yo-yo creation, that I work on when I have a few minutes.  I keep the project handy in a canvas... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5463/travel-pillow