Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:33:43 -0500 Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:31 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester Posted by jestersmother
Each diamond was cut from a different tartan pieced together like a quilt and then the pattern pieces were cut out. Gold trim was sewn on every diamond seam by hand (on each side ) to make it lay... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10263/tartan-fife-the-jester Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:25:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9682/yodas-new-padawan http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9682/yodas-new-padawan Posted by LadyCarol
My daughter had to clear out her collection of Yoda memorabilia to make way for the nursery. When her son was born in mid October, I surprised her with a Yoda costume for Ethan.  At 14... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9682/yodas-new-padawan Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:16:41 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9360/rolling-stone-quilt-reproduction-fabrics http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9360/rolling-stone-quilt-reproduction-fabrics Posted by gravityann
Hello!  Newly finished quilt for my DH.  We photographed at Sundance Ski Area to capture a rustic background to go with the vintage look of this quilt. The quilt is pieced in 100% cotton... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9360/rolling-stone-quilt-reproduction-fabrics Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:43:24 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9284/gingerbread-rag-quilt-of-my-own-design http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9284/gingerbread-rag-quilt-of-my-own-design Posted by divinefabricsnmore
Most of These Fabrics are Out of Print.  They are from Northcott, Designer, Sharon Reynold's - Tenderberry Stitches Line or Collection of Flannels Called: ''All Hearts Come Home... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9284/gingerbread-rag-quilt-of-my-own-design Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:35:39 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9255/quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9255/quilting Posted by Grandmaman
Quilt made from recycled jeans interspersed with music themed fabrics.  Used as leg warmer at recent Seattle SeaHawks game.  Had forgotten I'd made it for a birthday gift for my grandson at... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9255/quilting Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:19:42 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9229/quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9229/quilting Posted by vjhyder
I came up with this design using an embroidry design on 12 in quilt squares for a quilt for my grand daughter. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9229/quilting Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:03:48 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9098/cell-phone-purse http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9098/cell-phone-purse Posted by Stormee
At my last quilt guild meeting we made these cute little cell phone purses that we will be selling at an upcoming art fair in our town.  These purses have room in them for your cell phone... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9098/cell-phone-purse Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:28:14 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9043/gold-rush http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9043/gold-rush Posted by QuiltRGirl
Gold Rush Ensemble was a wearable art garment I made for a convention banquet.  Being a knitter in recovery ( I had to give it up since quilting and sewing are my life)  I had a large stash... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9043/gold-rush Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:21:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9041/sewartsies-gallery http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9041/sewartsies-gallery Posted by sewartsie
This is a quilt I saw and could not wait until the class to start, so I bought the book and did it myself. The pattern was great and it went together very well. It is my first quilt that I am hand... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9041/sewartsies-gallery 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 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 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:59:42 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8785/nandis-green-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8785/nandis-green-dress Posted by anandad
I made this dress from scraps of fabric in my stock. The lighter green fabric is 100% linen and the slightly darker green fabric is 50/50 cotton/linen. I had a lot of modular pieces so I sewed them... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8785/nandis-green-dress Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:09:06 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8637/linen-safari-dress http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8637/linen-safari-dress Posted by Burbri
Initially i wanted to try out the tips from Kennteth D. King book "Designer Bead Embroidery" book that i had just purchased. The safary theme came with the colour of the fabric i bought and this is... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8637/linen-safari-dress Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:41:45 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8594/linen-pointillist-jacket http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8594/linen-pointillist-jacket Posted by mmehigan
For a long time I wanted to try a technique seen in Threads Sept. 1996 (!) a Pointillist Quilting article, showing uses for cobweb lace netting.  I saved colorful Jinny Beyer cotton quitling... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8594/linen-pointillist-jacket 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 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:16:20 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7663/amusement-pack-challenge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7663/amusement-pack-challenge Posted by Nacer
When challenged by a local quilt store to produce an item using only the fabric from a package of coordinating fabrics, I chose to make this vest.  The package contained 1/2 yard of the poppy... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7663/amusement-pack-challenge Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:58:18 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7658/silk-bucket-bag http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7658/silk-bucket-bag Posted by lynnewill
This bucket style handbag is from a Mary Jo Hiney pattern and uses her fabric packets, although it could certainly be made from your own scraps.  I love a purse with a flat bottom so that it... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7658/silk-bucket-bag Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:27:07 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6922/an-eco-friendly-gift-for-mom-that-stitches-up-in-a-flash http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6922/an-eco-friendly-gift-for-mom-that-stitches-up-in-a-flash Posted by EllenLumpkinBrown
This is my Crafter's Pin Cushion.  It is super easy to make and a lot of fun.  It stitches up so quickly and you can create any type of design because the exterior fabric is cut feltnbsp... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6922/an-eco-friendly-gift-for-mom-that-stitches-up-in-a-flash Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:24:44 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6257/emmas-vintage-tote http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6257/emmas-vintage-tote Posted by JaniceCM
Large handbag using vintage quilt squares. The body of the bag is in linen, and the button is also made from vintage cotton.  It is lined in a vintage sheet pattern. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6257/emmas-vintage-tote Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:25:55 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6346/doll-fashionistas-headed-for-hollywood http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6346/doll-fashionistas-headed-for-hollywood Posted by EllenLumpkinBrown
The Doll Loft is a family affair and my mother will be sitting in for me at a book event at my childhood library in Los Angeles!  How cool is that??!!  The book event will include a wide... ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6346/doll-fashionistas-headed-for-hollywood