Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:25 -0500 Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment Posted by Mary Ray
Here’s a way to eliminate the bulk and accentuate the detail when you make a quilted jacket. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9459/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment 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 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Posted by April M. Mohr
Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7694/smartflix-the-netflix-for-all-crafters Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:14:03 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters Posted by Threads Magazine
Use the simplest principles of symmetry to transform a single motif into endless quilting and appliqué designs. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5136/symmetry-for-quilters Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:26:59 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to use your sewing machine's decorative stitches to mimic the random, embellished hand-piecing of Victorian crazy quilting. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4978/crazy-patchwork-by-machine Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters Posted by Threads Magazine
Close inspection of antique (and other) quilts reveals techniques and approaches you can use in your own work. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5058/lessons-from-other-quilters Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:40:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures Posted by Threads Magazine
Learn how to create surface effects by stitching together shrinkable and nonshrinking fabrics, then washing them. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5140/machine-sewn-textures 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 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:25:37 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy Posted by Threads Magazine
Give miniature foundation piecing a try using our four free patterns, and preview some quilt-block software that makes it a breeze to print templates. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3840/free-patterns-mini-quilt-templates-in-a-jiffy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting Posted by Threads Magazine
A quilting teacher explains how to create a stitching path without marking your fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4625/no-mark-quilting Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand Posted by Threads Magazine
Enjoy the freedom and creativity of hand quilting without marking. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:33:21 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail Posted by Threads Magazine
Quilters in search of quilting thread, batting, quilting betweens, and open-ended thimbles will find what they're looking for at the companies listed here. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3736/quilting-supplies-by-mail Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:15:16 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting Posted by Threads Magazine
Will cotton, polyester, wool or silk batting work best for your project? Here's a handy chart that compares fiber content, prewash requirements, and more for 13 batting products. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3735/choosing-the-right-batting Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:00:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch Posted by Threads Magazine
Tiny, even stitches are your reward for practice and understanding all that influences a hand-quilting stitch. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3734/perfect-your-hand-quilting-stitch Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal Posted by Threads Magazine
Stitch first, stuff later—this sophisticated cousin to quilting makes a textured and completely reversible fabric. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3836/video-boutis-provenal