• 29 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Subscribe to the Threadbanger Newsletter!

     It has been brought to my attention that so many of you didn't know that the newsletter existed. This makes me sad for you because you're missing out!!! And just so you know, it's 100% free!!! So here's a quick rundown of all the wonderful things that the newsletter has to offer you: 1. Episode R

  • 29 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Sock and Awe

    The above snippet of a photo from Face Hunter serves as a great reminder that snuggling up in Winterwear doesn't mean you still can't be fashion-forward. With socks of all sorts on this year's Spring and Pre-Fall 09 runways (check out examples at Marni and Louis Vuitton), this is a trend you can ju

  • 28 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Eat Your Heart Out, Valentines Day

    Valentines Day is right around the corner, but we all know that the heart can be a year round symbol, right? So let's ditch the Valentine's Day theme and just go for what really matters.. the edible heart shaped food. And for all you craft lovers who want something a little more non edible, check ou

  • 28 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Tablecloth Table on Apartment Therapy

    Confused? Don't be, this is no illusion. In fact, this table is so real you can eat off of it. I found this innovative creation on Apartment Therapy, made by the French artist/designer Sonia Verguet. It's fabric allows for it to actually serve as both a tablecloth and a table! Talk about dual a

  • 27 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Typewriter Cuff Links on Etsy.com!

     I was checking out Etsy and I stumbled upon these fantastic typewriter cuff links. The artist's name is Joy and you can contact her and shop her collection on Etsy.com. Say, does anyone want to share a "how-to" on making these? With Valentine's Day approaching quickly, this is a great gift i

  • 27 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Throw A Self-Portrait Party!

       Inspired by a post at Fresh Picked Whimsy, my sister and I organized a “secret” activity for the family to do together: A Self-Portrait Party. Project Materials:Hardwood blocks or canvases Acrylic paintPaint brushesPaper platesMirrorsPencils We had some hardwood blocks that we prepa

  • 26 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Patagonia's on the ball

    While we are on the topic of shoes I thought you might be interested to see this Patagonia video on the art of Do It Yourself shoe-making using surplus leather. For all of our cowboys and cowladies out there -- here ya go!

  • 26 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: Giambattista Valli Voluminous Dress

      I adore retro fashions - especially those that have close fitting bodices and flaired skirts. If a petticoat is required (for that extra flare), that's even better in my book. So you can only imagine that when I saw Marisa Tomei and Diane Kruger wearing these vintage styled dresses, I

  • 23 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    RHLS Patterns!

    Hi Everyone!If you watched the video today, you're probably looking for the hoodie pattern. Click here to download to automatically start downloading the Instructions, Mens and Women's Pattern. Also, remember to read the directions carefully and throrughly before starting to avoid a wacky shaped hoo

  • 23 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Worn Out: Street Style Picks

    Hey guys! Here are my top 5 favorite pictures from the street style blogosphere last week. Use that comments section to chime in with "hit" or "miss" and shout out what fashion blogs - street style or otherwise - you check daily.   The pic at left, from a January 19 post at Garance Dore, i

  • 23 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Book Review: Do-It-Yourself Screenprinting

       This awesome book by John Isaacson is made up of his 3-part zine, which is all done comic-style. There's a detailed how-to section, and sections about selling your own screenprinted t-shirts and about working a printing job. I'd never seen a comic how-to before this, but after reading

  • 22 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    To Get You in the Mood: PTB January 2008 Recap!

       Since the deadline for the January 2009 long challenge is just about a week away, I thought I'd bring a recap of the January 2008 challenge to tickle your tastebuds, to get your synapses firing, to please the eye... and hopefully inspire you to join in on the new, improved Project

  • 22 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    VOTE THREADBANGER for the STREAMY AWARDS!

    Hey everyone! We really need your help in nominating Threadbanger for the Streamy Awards. Please pass this onto your friends and family. The deadline to vote is TOMORROW, FRIDAY January 23, so PLEASE PLEASE do us a favor and vote ASAP. The Streamys were created to honor the outstanding achievements

  • 22 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Rob and Corinne at the Inauguration

    Rob and Corinne at the Inauguration from corinne leigh on Vimeo.

  • 22 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    The Shirt Skirt and No Sew Bag!

      FashionIndie has this great post about a shirt skirt as seen in the picture above. As most of you crafty people can tell, it's merely a button up shirt, cut, sewn and re-crafted into this wonderfully stylish skirt. The beauty of this is that they are totally in style now and retail for h

  • 20 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Early Weekly DIY Roundup: Happy Inauguration Day!

    I'm bringing you this week's Friday roundup early to celebrate this exciting day with some crafty goodness! When I rounded up election crafts back in November, it was really hard to keep things even between the parties, since there were far more creative Obama things going on around the web, so I'm

  • 20 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Shocking Discoveries about Needle Felting

    Inspired by this needle-felting tutorial at Dabbled by Sally from Pollywog's Cakewalk, my mom and I recently embarked on a needle-felting odyssey*. We're still refining our technique, but it is a fairly simple process, and also much more fun than you might expect. The thing that has kept me from n

  • 19 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    TOMS Shoes - Eco friendly and help a child!

    I came across the shoe company, TOMS Shoes, which was started in 2006 by founder Blake. While vacationing in Argentina, he saw that so many kids were in need of shoes. They were walking to get water and food for miles and had nothing to wear on their feet. Therefore he started TOM's shoes for one

  • 18 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: Michelle Obama

       Unlike (recent) first ladies before her, Michelle Obama has not revealed what she will be wearing to Tuesday's Inaugural Ball.  No matter her choice, what our future first lady selects will set the tone for the presidency.  With Michelle's innate sense of style, I suspect, whatever sh

  • 16 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How to Make Obama Inauguration Gear

    Watch the Episode Here: Items Needed: 1. Printable Shrinky Paper 2. Ink Jet Printer 3. Curved, Sharp Scissors 4. Hole Puncher 5. Over / Toaster Over 6. Piece of brown paper to line oven 7. 16.5" of chain 8. 4 jump rings, and a clasp. 9. Needle Nose Pliers 10. Wire Cutters 1. Type out your word i

  • 16 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Coffee Sleeves and Mug Cozies!

    I am a coffee drinker year round, but especially in the winter of course I like my coffee to stay hot, so mug cozies and cup sleeves are the way to go! I love to make sleeves from recycled felted sweaters, and you can easily adapt any of these designs to make them with felted wool, just by cutting

  • 15 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    The Triumphant Return of PTB?

      Hey all. There were no entries for the short challenge for January! Nada. Zip. None. I don't know if everyone simply doesn't like the challenge for this month, or once again, it's just bad timing. Let us know! We can't improve this contest for you unless we know what's going on.  On the

  • 15 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Obama Gear

      Hey everyone! The inauguration is right around the corner and you know what that means....you need some DIY Obama gear! Rob, Meg, Will, Erik, S-town and I are making a special trip to DC to take part in the festivities (keep a look out on the blog next week for some of our personal inaug

  • 14 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    TMI Girls Talk Eco-Friendly Fashion

     Besides recycling (the most green way to approach fashion), what are some of your favorite eco-friendly clothing/cosmetics companies? xoxo c 

  • 14 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    How To Hang a Plate

       Forum member hob recently created a thread asking how to hang plates. I have a few vintage plates and platters hung in my kitchen, so I thought I'd answer his question.   First, gather the plates you want to hang on your wall.  Now find some plate hangers in sizes that

  • 14 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    How To Organize Your Pantry

    No matter what your pantry looks like or is made out of, a common kitchen challenge is maintaining your food storage system. This weekend, Will and I conquered our pantry and have it practically alphabetized. So here is an easy formula to help you create calm in your kitchen.   First, gath

  • 13 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Blog Resolutions

    The New Year ALWAYS brings a bout of re-dedication in the blogging arena, and to that effect here are some of my favorite fashion, style, and craft blogs that have already been making waves in 2009: A Cup of Jo covers a little bit of everything - art, photography, home, style, relationships, and

  • 12 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Project ThreadBanger Reminder + Inspiration!

    Remember, the deadline for Project ThreadBanger's MINI CHALLENGE is this Wednesday Jan 14th, so be sure to get your entries in before then! If this is your first time checking out Project Threadbanger, here are the rules and details:Take a period item of clothing and remake it for modern times! In a

  • 12 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    DIY Red Carpet

     Not all of us have stylists or the ability to rent frocks and kicks from the fanciest designers. So until we do, this is how we fake it. To rock the red carpet DIY-style for the Bride Wars premiere last Tuesday, I gathered some of my favorite classic pieces to choose the right ensemble.  

  • 12 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: Eva Longoria Toga Style Dress

      Eva Longoria arrived at this year's Critics Choice Awards wearing a stunning, turquoise, Grecian-style toga dress. The heavily embellished neckline and belt set her dress apart from everyone else this year. Dare to wear something similar? Try Vogue 1047 - being sure to change the heml

  • 09 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit and Crochet Scarves!

    Since I first learned to crochet and knit over a holiday break when I was in college, and scarves are what almost everyone starts with, I thought this week would be a good time for an easy (and free) scarf pattern roundup.  So if any of you decided to pick up the sticks or hook over the holidays an

  • 09 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    'Bride Wars'

         This weekend, go see the long-awaited female-written comedy Bride Wars. This movie is hilarious and heart-felt, the acting is stellar across the board, and the cast is jam-packed with all of your favorite scene-stealers.Not only is this fantastic film written by two dear friends who

  • 09 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    5 Decorating Tips

     Domino has a remarkably resourceful website and blog in addition to being one of my favorite magazines. I recently found a great article over there in, 5 tips for decorating your apartment.  Which of these tips do you find the most helpful or inspiring?

  • 08 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    3 Steps to Organizing

    A couple of days ago, we read 5 decorating tips from Domino magazine, and today we'll read 3 Steps to Organizing.   Starting with a strong floor plan will give your space the structure it needs for you to have creative freedom. Do you guys map out a floor plan before arranging your rooms, or do

  • 08 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Say NO to the CPSIA!!!

      Some of you may already be aware of this and if you aren't please read on. A new legislation called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was recently passed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this past August 2008. The law was intended to protect children und

  • 08 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Project Threadbanger's Triumphant Return!

    If you haven't heard, I've been working to get PTB back up and running. Life nommed me up good a while back, and I lost touch of the internet in general. But I'm back with a vengeance and bringing PTB with me. There's been a few small changes in order to simple things up a bit. Permanent judges

  • 08 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Community Patchwork

      Check out this amazing patchwork tent - actually handmade by the community on New Years Even in Austin. What a great team effort. (via Apartment Therapy)

  • 07 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    Pebbles87 Does It Again

        Check out Miss Pebble87 who has rocked the blog before. This is one craft lady who gets a gold star for earth-friendliness and makes me proud! Pebbles87 took someone's trash and made it her treasure by spray-painting an old chair neon orange and making a new seat cushion. &n

  • 07 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    DIY Stamp Making

       In today's episode of Decor It Yourself, I mention making your own stamps to decorate your Birthday Calenders. There are several DIY stamp how to's out there, and here are a few quality examples to check out. Geninne's Art Blog has a very well-illustrated eraser stamp how-to. &nb

  • 06 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    DIY Dollar Store Bathmat

      Using a few bucks' worth of materials from the dollar store, I made a spankin' new non-skid bathmat in my favorite colors.  I bought a 6' roll of shelf liner to use as the non-skid surface on the bottom of the mat. A large blue waffle-weave dishtowel was perfect for the bathmat

  • 06 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Worn Out: Street Style Picks

    Hey guys! I present to you, as always, my top 5 favorite pics from the last few weeks of street style blogging. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section - including what street style or other fashion sites you're feeling these days. Here we go:    I like these first two outf

  • 05 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: Gwen & Kingston's Matching Aprons

     One of the best things about sewing is being able to create identical items for you and your family (who didn't have matching family pj's to wear on Christmas Day as a kid?). As soon as I saw these photos of Gwen Stefani and son Kingston Rossdale baking, my heart melted - they look too cute!

  • 03 Jan

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    DIY Idea For Your New Year's Corks

        Now that Christmas is over and you are recovered from the New Year's celebrations, here's a way to re-use the corks you popped during the holidays season. I found this cool cork how-to over on Design Sponge and made a few as Christmas gifts.   *Simply collect your corks*Cut

  • 02 Jan

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Mittens!

    Now that all that holiday gift crafting is done, and the weather is nice and chilly, it's time to make some mittens for yourself!  I've rounded up some of my favorite free patterns and projects, but there are tons more out there!  Especially knitting patterns - if you're a ravelry member, search f

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