Posts tagged stitch

• 30 Jul

  Blog: Projects

  Embroider Killer Wall Decorations

  Earlier this week, I stumbled upon the wonderful work of Nea on Etsy. She uses spectacular vintage embroidery hoops and rich linens to make wall decorations that are, if I do say so myself, way more fetch than usual Grandma faire. In fact, I was so inspired I thought I'd find out how to do similar p

• 14 Nov

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  How to English Paper Piece- Quilting technique

  Rob meets up with quilting and painting artist extraordinaire, Caroline Hwang, for a tutorial on English paper piecing. Easy to do and beautiful- see how Caroline interprets it into her artisitc and modern quilts.Watch the full episode here! Cut out a hexagon of paper and a piece of fabric. You can

• 21 Mar

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Knit Happens, Bust Magazine, Stitch and Beach, How to knit a Pidge Scarf, Thread Heads

  The Threadheads head to Bust Magazine Headquarters and hang with the legendary DIY'er Debbie Stoller. Plus how to knit a hip Pidge Scarf.Bust Magazine Knit HappensStitchnBeachKnitBook the knit witch knitting help Knittngtips by Judy Cyberseams Knitted IconsFlipKnit

• 23 Nov

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  How To Embroider, Austin Craft Mafia, Austin Craft stores, Thread Heads

  While we were in Austin for Stitch, we grabbed an embroidery lesson from Austin Craft Mafia member Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. We'll also take a look at some crafty local stores in Austin, check out a viewer submission and answer your questions!Craft Mafia Offical siteJenny Hart's artworkSublim

• 16 Nov

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Stitch Austin, Craft Shows, Austin Craft Mafia, Leg Warmers, Thread Heads

  Thread Heads head over to Austin, TX for the Fifth Annual Stitch Fashion Show and Guerilla Craft Bazaar, hosted by four members of the Austin Craft Mafia. Rob and Corinne get interviews from a bunch of really great vendors and First Samples founder, Shaunna, shows us how-to take an old sweater and t

• 02 Nov

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Getting a Tattoo, Thread Heads

  This week Threadheads is gettin inked up. After meeting tattoo artist Larcus at the Stitch Rock craft fair, Rob decided it was time to get his first one. We head to Larcus's shop for an interview and a tattoo plus take a look at all the cool videos and projects you threadheads have been makin'.Shiny

• 19 Oct

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Stitch Lounge, Sewing Tutorial, Subversive Seamster, Pinoy Blaze Tutorial, Thread Heads

  Thread Heads visit Stitch Lounge, the country's first urban sewing lounge and chat with one of the women who started it all Melissa Alvarado. we take tour of the lounge and review their new book Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture. Also, a glance at their first bo

• 12 Oct

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  Stitch Rock, Craft Fair, How To Sew a Zipper, Thread Heads

  This week Rob and Corinne head to the Stitch Rock craft fair that just happened to be right around the corner from their house and encourage you to shop local and handmade for the holiday season. Plus we hang out with our very own Forum member Kate who shows us how to properly sew a zipper.Stitch R