urban threads lookbook - vol 1 issue 1

JANUARY2 015

URBAN THREADS

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Ideas to inspire your threads

Passport of the MonthThis year, we’re starting a fun new feature called Passport of the Month! Take a crafty trip around the world with this new series of embroidery designs, with a different country visited monthly.

Our first stop is England, with a beautiful collage of embroidery combining iconic images in detailed running stitch, with a splash of painterly, layered color.

Get this charming England collage design in your choice of five sizes; the elements are available individually, too! It’ll be cute on tote bags, throw pillows, and lots more.

Want to make your owncute passport cover? This easy tutorial willshow you how!

Passport Cover

Each part of the design is also available on its own, so you can collage your own looks!

Passport to England

Military Buttonhole

Painted Koi

Zip It

Dress It UpYour embroidery doesn’t have to just sit on pillows and wall hangings. Dress it up and wear it out! Embroidery designs look amaz-ing on tops, tees, jackets, hoodies, purses, even leggings! Don’t be afraid to experiment and show off your favorite designs.

Thread snapping every time you try to take a stitch? Check your needle, thread, technique, and more to fix thread breaks. We’ve got a whole tutorial that will help you through the worst headaches when your machine just doesn’t want to behave.

Painted TigerPreventing

Thread Breaks

Embroideryof the GodsInvoke the power and majesty of classical mythology with intricate, colorful designs inspired by ancient Greek gods and goddesses! By popular request, these light, intricate designs bring classical mythology to life in a fresh, contemporary style. These designs are available in NEW larger sizes than were available in the past, so make sure to choose the size that’s best for your machine and project.

NEW COLLECTION

Greek GodsGreek Gods Pack

Zeus

Athena

Nyx

Pan

Invoke the thundering power of

Stitch the perfect gift for your favorite warrior woman with

Bring in the night air with

Get back to nature with

Zeus

Athena

Pan

Nyx

Grab a cup...

Cold Hands Warm Tea

Coffee Goddess

Piping Hot Teapot

But First Coffee

and snuggle up!The beginning of the year is usually a

cold one, so there’s no better time to grab yourself some cozy designs. Tea and coffee are a favorite this time of year, as well as

anything to do with snuggling!

Cuddle Foxes

Crazy for CraftsWe’re all mad here. Celebrate your over-the-top devotion to your crafts of choice with these new Crazy CraftyLadies!

You loved the Crazy Quilt Lady and wanted more, and we’re only too happy to deliver. Her crazy crafty friends have arrived, arms full of yarn, fabric, thread, paper, even sewing andembroidery machines!

Crazy Crafty Ladies Pack

Crazy Machine Embroidery Lady

Crazy Crafting Lady

Crazy Sewing Lady

NEW COLLECTION

Crazy CraftyLadies

Urban Threads is a little weird, we get it. But hey, you probably are too. Embrace the weird and stitch something special for a friend or sweetie with this sassy sampler design! Maybe you can just stitch it up for yourself and hang it up to let all the other weirdos know they’re always welcome.

Embrace the Weird

These clever owls hold a secret. You can stitch them once as a design, or repeat

them with an overlap for a quirky stitched pattern that goes on forever!

On Repeat

You’re Weird Sampler

Hoot Owls Collage

Get inspired each month with new color inspiration ideas! Creative color combos

come out each week on the blog for a new color twist on your stitches. You can even get inspired by the simple tones, like this

mostly-white polar bear design. Sometimes less is more!

Creative ColorJAN

Baroque Bear

Carry a bit of lunar beauty with you wherever you go! This tutorial shows you how to craft a unique look with the new Luna embroidery designs, layered over painted fabric. This project is quick and simple to make, and the results are simply stunning! Check it out and start dreaming up your own lovely lunar fashions.

Lunar Scarf

Shoot for the MoonRevel in the beauty of all the moon’s phases with this unique new Luna collection! Seven embroidery designs showcase each phase of the moon in light, intricate style. Gorgeous all in a row on garments and decor alike.

The techniques used in the lunar scarf tutorial can be applied to all kinds of projects! Try circling the moons on a pillow with a wash of dark blue behind for a stunning piece of home decor.

NEW COLLECTION

Luna

Luna Pack

Represent the causes near and dear to your heart with this unique take on the classic awareness ribbon! Hand-sketched lines outline the ribbon shape, while several shades of your chosen color create depth and dimension.

For a Cause

There’s a ribbon color to represent every cause you can imagine -- here are just a few. Check out various lists across the internet to discover just the hues you need -- this design will adapt to them all!

Awareness Ribbon

Brew CrestUT9117

Got a beer lover in the group? These grain and hops motifs

create an intricate crest design, great for workshirts and more!

Perfect for brewmasters and the like, this is one you’ll even get the dudes to happily wear.

Brew It UpBrew Crest

Get the look of this chic Kate Spade Purse for a DIY bargain! The purse above costs nearly $500, but with the magic of your embroidery machine, you can make your own without breaking the bank.

Get the Look

Original

DIY

$495kate spade crossbody

satchel

Craft some old school charm with this old school alphabet! These Typewriter Alphabet embroidery designs have a wonderfully dimensional quality -satin stitch borders and flat black centers create the look of real typewriter keys.

Old School

NEW COLLECTION

Typewriter Alphabet

Typewriter Alphabet Pack