Copyright (c) 2012 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:51 -0500 Threads - Quilting category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/quilting Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:42 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions Posted by amm
Enchanted Makeovers' mission is to transform shelters for women and children into an environment that inspires change. Sewing rooms can be an important part of that makeover. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22508/sewing-rooms-are-important-additions Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops Posted by SLMiller
If you love learning new sewing techniques, meeting like-minded sewers, or the history of fashion, put these events, workshops, and exhibitions on your 2012 calendar. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22302/2012-sewing-and-fashion-events-and-workshops Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students Posted by SLMiller
The non-profit Textile Study Group of New York is holding a competition for students of the fiber arts. The Nancy and Harry Koenigsberg Student Award program is now accepting student portfolios for a chance to win a cash prize! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/22037/calling-fiber-arts-students Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:53:58 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20841/book-giveaway-deploy-that-fabric-by-jen-eskridge http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20841/book-giveaway-deploy-that-fabric-by-jen-eskridge Posted by amm
23 Sewing Projects to help remember our spouses, fathers, and sons serving in the military ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/20841/book-giveaway-deploy-that-fabric-by-jen-eskridge Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place Posted by MaryRay
It’s a great way to add a creative and decorative finish to any edge. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19036/piece-a-binding-then-machine-applique-it-in-place Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting Posted by SLMiller
The AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter looks like a handy way to cut multiples of fabric shapes fast. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/19517/quick-cuts-for-applique-and-quilting Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:35:47 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18032/national-make-a-blanket-day http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18032/national-make-a-blanket-day Posted by mgiroux
Help a child in need by making a blanket this Saturday. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/18032/national-make-a-blanket-day Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12847/national-quilting-day http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12847/national-quilting-day Posted by _nikki_
Celebrate National Quilting Day with techniques from Threads. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12847/national-quilting-day Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10675/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment-part-ii http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10675/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment-part-ii Posted by MaryRay
Finishing touches, both inside and out, will take your quilted garment to the next level. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10675/machine-quilt-a-supple-and-stylish-garment-part-ii 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 MaryRay
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 -0500 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 MaryRay
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 -0500 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 amm
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
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 ThreadsMagazine
Enjoy the freedom and creativity of hand quilting without marking. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4286/quilt-it-freehand