Posts tagged quilt

• 10 Feb

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Make Easy Crazy Quilt Blocks

    Have a lot of fabric scraps? Make these easy crazy quilt blocks! They're great for quick and easy projects like coasters or placemats, or put a few squares together and try a more ambitious project like a tote bag or a quilt.The basic process for making these is sewing scraps to a piece

• 19 Nov

  Episode: Projects

  Caroline Hwang, Quilting, Threadbanger

  This week, quilting artist Caroline Hwang, shows us how-to do some basic quilting techniques. Rob shares a bunch of great quilting resources and Corinne takes a look at quilts done by the Threadbanger community. Quilting aint just for grannie anymore!Caroline Hwang Don't Quilt Your Day JobRenegade

• 02 Jul

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Bring Back the Quilt!

  Patchwork isn't just for grandmas anymore. Cause really, what is more diy than quilting? I hereby call for a return to quilting -- and no, it doesn't have to be the traditional precisely measured block piecing. Check out some of these modern takes. A lot of them are free-form, and specifically m

• 20 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Scrap Thread Uses!

  Browsing the forum, I noticed sheenozucchini's post asking for ideas for using scrap thread, as I have been asking myself the same question while my scrap thread container fills to the brim. So I did some rounding up and here's what I found...Include scrap threads in your paper beads for added dura

• 13 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Necktie Projects!

  In the spirit of Father's Day, this week I bring you a Dad-present-inspired roundup - things you can make from old neckties! Whether you have one or several dozen, there's a project for you! I'll start small... you can find some gorgeous fabrics in tie form, so you can just treat it as a small amo

• 10 Aug

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Crocheted Jewelry, Unico Creations, Book Reviews, Thread Heads

  This week on Thread Heads bust out your crochet needles and get inspired as we hang out with Alicia of Unicocreations. And trust us, this ain't your grandmother's crocheting. She'll be hookin' us up with a quick lesson and a look at her unique jewelry. Plus book reviews, web viewers, some cool stuff