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The 2009 Threads Archive DVD-ROM

April M. Mohr, contributor | October 27th, 2009

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!

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Mystery Foot Revealed

April M. Mohr, contributor | October 15th, 200920 comments

We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved.

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Make It Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Nicole Smith, contributor | October 14th, 2009

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.

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Five Blogs We Love

Tori Sandifer, contributor | October 8th, 20092 comments

The Internet is full of great sewing resources. Here are some sites that we find especially helpful and informative.

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And the Winners of the Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machines are...

Victoria North, web producer | September 30th, 20093 comments

Find out if you were one of the lucky winners in our Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine giveaway.

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How do you store your thread and other sewing notions?

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 29th, 200935 comments

There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective?

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Giveaway: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

Victoria North, web producer | September 28th, 2009168 comments

Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine.

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And the winners of the book "Embroidered Effects" are...

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 22nd, 2009

Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner.

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 15th, 200947 comments

This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make.

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And the Winners of the Simplicity Bias Tape Makers are...

Threads Magazine, editor | September 11th, 20098 comments

Find out if you were the lucky winner of a Simplicity Bias Tape Maker.

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Giveaway: Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

Nicole Smith, contributor | September 8th, 2009341 comments

Change your avatar and win! Two lucky winners will be chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker.

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Mystery Sewing Machine Foot

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 1st, 2009233 comments

I've searched online and in books, but can't find out what this sewing machine foot is for. Can you help?

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Use a Proportional Scale as a Design Tool

Threads Magazine, editor | August 25th, 20092 comments

The key to reproducing a garment that inspires you is keeping the proportions right.

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What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?

April M. Mohr, contributor | August 11th, 200968 comments

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.

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"Sew Deadly" -- Summer Reading Every Sewer Will Enjoy!

April M. Mohr, contributor | August 4th, 2009

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.

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