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A Vintage Blouse Embellished with Soutache Braid

MaryRay, contributor | February 12th, 201326 comments

Looking at vintage garments can inspire your sewing and can be a great teaching tool.

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Magazine Giveaway: "Threads" Issue #165 (February/March 2013)

EmilyBerube, intern | January 7th, 201398 comments

We asked our editors which hand-stitched detail they liked to use most. How would you answer the question?

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Snowflakes are no longer needed! The Winter Wonderland is complete!

amm, contributor | December 28th, 2012

Thanks to all who assisted The Connecticut PTSA's snowflake efforts.

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The Winner of "All Sewn Up" is...

Courtney_Campbell, intern | November 7th, 2012

Check to see if you've won!

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Sweet Stitches from the Heart"

amm, contributor | December 13th, 201136 comments

More than 70 project ideas and 900 stitch motifs are included in this book and will provide you with an embroidery bonanza!

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Calling fiber arts students!

SLMiller, associate editor | November 30th, 2011

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!

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How to Create Free-Motion Embroidery Buttons

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 24th, 20111 comment

Covered buttons offer an easy introduction to machine-embroidered embellishment.

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Silk-Ribbon Embroidery by Machine

ThreadsMagazine, editor | May 31st, 2011

A fast new approach to traditional embroidery with results that look hand sewn.

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Makers of All Stripes Come Together

SLMiller, associate editor | May 11th, 20112 comments

Billed as “part playground, part science fair, part welding shop, and part county fair,” Maker Faire brings together DIY crafters and “makers” of every kind as exhibitors showing their innovative work.

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Threads seamstress contributed to jacket on display at Winterthur Museum

amm, contributor | March 29th, 201115 comments

The gorgeous jacket is on loan from Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts to the Textiles Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware.

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What are Your Favorite Embroidery Software Features?

smcfarland, contributor | February 24th, 20115 comments

New embroidery software creates precision cuts as well as stitched designs.

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How to Make an Embroidered Pillow

_nikki_, contributor | August 11th, 2010

Discover this adorable project by Alicia Paulson from her new book Embroidery Companion.

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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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Great Summer Mystery Reading, "Death Threads"

amm, contributor | June 17th, 20101 comment

Elizabeth Lynn Casey's new mystery novel will keep you wondering "who done it"

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Embroider-It-Yourself Fendi Bag

_nikki_, contributor | June 7th, 2010

For those of you who want a designer handbag, one thousand bucks to spare, but also love putting a creative spin on what you wear, check out Fendi's new bag.

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