Copyright (c) 2009 ThreadsMagazine.com en-us Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:25 -0500 Threads - Tools-and-supplies category featured posts http://www.threadsmagazine.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.threadsmagazine.com/tools-and-supplies Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:49:50 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Posted by April M. Mohr
Our readers asked, and we answered. The Threads Archive DVD containing issues #1 through #146 is almost ready for our readers to enjoy. It's one of the best things to happen at Threads in a long time! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9713/the-2009-threads-archive-dvd-rom Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Posted by April M. Mohr
We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9423/mystery-foot-revealed Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Posted by Nicole Smith
Upload photos of your pink projects to the CraftStylish gallery to help raise money for breast cancer research and for a chance to win a prize from Gutermann thread. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9444/make-it-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:44 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Posted by Tori Sandifer
The Internet is full of great sewing resources. Here are some sites that we find especially helpful and informative. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8854/five-blogs-we-love Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are Posted by Victoria North
Find out if you were one of the lucky winners in our Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine giveaway. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9327/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machines-are Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:10:23 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Posted by April M. Mohr
There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9314/how-do-you-store-your-thread-and-other-sewing-notions Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine Posted by Victoria North
Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9215/giveaway-simplicity-rotary-cutting-machine Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:19:52 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Posted by April M. Mohr
Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9242/and-the-winners-of-the-book-embroidered-effects-are Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:57 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Posted by April M. Mohr
This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8027/book-giveaway-embroidered-effects-projects-and-patterns-to-inspire-your-stitching Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Posted by Threads Magazine
Find out if you were the lucky winner of a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/9144/and-the-winners-of-the-simplicity-bias-tape-makers-are Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker Posted by Nicole Smith
Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8980/giveaway-simplicity-bias-tape-maker Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot Posted by April M. Mohr
I've searched online and in books, but can't find out what this sewing machine foot is for. Can you help? ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8940/mystery-sewing-machine-foot Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:22 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool Posted by Threads Magazine
The key to reproducing a garment that inspires you is keeping the proportions right. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8878/use-a-proportional-scale-as-a-design-tool Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:19:04 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot Posted by April M. Mohr
Some feet are must-haves, some are fun and frivolous, and some are just not worth the time and effort. Share which feet you can't live without. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8424/whats-your-favorite-non-standard-sewing-machine-foot Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8169/sew-deadly-summer-reading-every-sewer-will-enjoy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8169/sew-deadly-summer-reading-every-sewer-will-enjoy Posted by April M. Mohr
A murder adds tension, doubt, and questioning to the members of a small-town sewing circle. Learn more about this new series in this interview with author Elizabeth Lynn Casey. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8169/sew-deadly-summer-reading-every-sewer-will-enjoy Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:37:01 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Posted by Threads Magazine
Our tour of the Coats & Clark thread factory taught us that their thread shows up in some of the most unexpected everyday items. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8170/thread-beyond-the-sewing-room Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06:53 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Posted by April M. Mohr
Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny! ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7627/make-a-light-box-in-a-jiffy Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin Posted by Misa Giroux
Garment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7398/the-many-blogs-of-david-page-coffin Wed, 27 May 2009 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Posted by judith neukam
Just call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7271/got-spots Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7033/lets-get-away http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7033/lets-get-away Posted by judith neukam
You don’t have to take a slow boat to China to get alone with your muse. Try a sewing retreat, instead. ]]> http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/7033/lets-get-away