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How to Make a Knotted Belt

Kenneth King, contributor | September 17th, 200923 comments

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.

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Book Giveaway: "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton

April M. Mohr, contributor | August 18th, 200935 comments

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.

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Piping adds a special touch to your sewing

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 28th, 20091 comment

Piping is an embellishment you can add to just about every garment or home décor pattern to take it up a notch.

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Where Do the Threads Editors Buy Their Fabric?

April M. Mohr, contributor | June 18th, 20092 comments

Threads does its fabric shopping in some fabulous shops, where do you shop?

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Sewing White Fabric

Threads Magazine, editor | January 23rd, 20091 comment

Learn how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls when working with white fabrics.

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Vote for the Ultimate Sewing Room and Win!

Victoria North, web producer | January 6th, 20091 comment

Vote for your favorite sewing room and enter for a chance to win a $500 shopping card from Fabric.com!

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Quick to Make: Great Pillows 1, 2, 3

Threads Magazine, editor | November 22nd, 20082 comments

Download a project plan and create stunning pillows for your home in three contemporary designs.

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Sandra Betzina Sews for Your Home: Duvet Cover

Threads Magazine, editor | November 22nd, 2008

Here's a home-dec project that will give your bedroom a new look and keep your comforter clean.

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Make a Sofa Wrap

Threads Magazine, editor | November 6th, 20081 comment

Forget reupholstering or slipcovering: Draped and tucked fabric can transform your sofa in a speedy redo.

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Introducing Decorator Fabrics

Threads Magazine, editor | November 3rd, 2008

There's an astounding fabric source out there that most sewers don't know a thing about. Here's how to find it and shop it.

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Video: Two Custom Trims for Your Garments or Home

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20084 comments

Using basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how.

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