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Choose the Right Batting for Quilted Garments

MaryRay, contributor | January 30th, 2011

Here are some tips for choosing matching your batting to your project.

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Download a Free Holiday Stocking Pattern

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | November 30th, 2010

Decorate for the holidays in style with this free stocking pattern from Denyse Schmidt Quilts.

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Prevent Stray Bobbin Threads

ThreadsMagazine, editor | September 20th, 2010

Use hair elastics to help keep thread on your bobbins.

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Spike Your Hand-Sewing Thread

ThreadsMagazine, editor | September 13th, 2010

When hand-sewing, I use a bill spike to hold my spool of thread. They are available in stationery-supply catalogs. It helps keep my spool of thread readily accessible without rolling away but gives...

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Sheath a tracing-wheel blade

ThreadsMagazine, editor | September 6th, 2010

Use a toothbrush holder as a handy storage place for tracing wheels.

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Kitchen Mats in the Sewing Room

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 30th, 2010

Pliable kitchen mats come in handy as a cutting mat when using a rotary cutter.

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Perfect Narrow Mitered Corners

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 23rd, 2010

Use this method for easy-to-sew, professional-looking corners.

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Floral net thread cover

ThreadsMagazine, editor | August 16th, 2010

Use net flower covers to help keep thread on its spool.

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How to Make a Needle Case

_nikki_, contributor | July 15th, 2010

Check out this tutorial by Kelly Lee-Creel for a quick-to-make home for your needles.

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How to Make a Hawaiian-Style Floor Pillow

_nikki_, contributor | July 12th, 2010

Molly at the Purl Bee created this great tutorial on how to make applique floor cushions.

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Friday Etsy Round Up: Pincushions

_nikki_, contributor | July 9th, 2010

Check out these handmade versions by Etsy sellers for a cute take on this sewing must-have.

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National Quilting Day

_nikki_, contributor | March 18th, 20101 comment

Celebrate National Quilting Day with techniques from Threads.

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Machine Quilt a Supple and Stylish Garment, Part II

MaryRay, contributor | December 3rd, 200910 comments

Finishing touches, both inside and out, will take your quilted garment to the next level.

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Machine Quilt a Supple and Stylish Garment

MaryRay, contributor | November 16th, 200925 comments

Here’s a way to eliminate the bulk and accentuate the detail when you make a quilted jacket.

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A Satin Stitch Adds Elegant Detail to Quilts and Garments

MaryRay, contributor | August 31st, 200911 comments

When you want to add a little zing to the surface of your project, sometimes the simplest stitch gives the best results.

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SmartFlix--the NetFlix for All Crafters

amm, contributor | July 8th, 20092 comments

Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix

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Get to know fabric designer Anna Maria Horner

_nikki_, contributor | July 6th, 2009

We just love the amazing fabric designs from author Anna Maria, and now she has her own pattern line and book available, too. From her very first fabric collection for Free Spirit in 2006, to her current quilting and décor lines for Westminster, Anna Maria always has an original style full of inspiration.

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