Welcome to Cinderella's Blog
Perhaps a better name would be Journal or News. I chose B.L.O.G.—who knew that “word” would become traditional? The good news is “Quilting” will always be universally recognized no matter what language we translate. We’ll still be searching for creative ways to express quilt art and new locations to shop for essentials. We desire inspirational instructors, exciting fabrics and especially quality THREADS—the glue! Our support network of quilters through satellite groups, guilds, and communities is vibrant (especially here, on Vancouver Island, BC). Join me as I share how-to articles on Threads and techniques, quilting events, profiles on fabric artists, natural things of beauty and general interest to curious and resourceful stitchers! ...Cindy Scraba (Cinderella)
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Article Archive
ThreadStars
HALO ThreadStars Shine into 2012
"Cathedral Window"
Merry Christmas everyone! As much as I (along with my alter ego "Cinderella") love Happy Endings, I adore New Beginnings even more--especially when new Superior Thread personalities enter the picture. Last year I introduced several festive Threadstars for both handwork and machine quilting and embellishing. Here's a ...
...read moreKnitters' Gift--Razzle Dazzle™ Thread
Razzle Dazzle™ #273 Sunset Serenade & #260 Crown Jewels
Christmas Threads for Embellishment, Quilting, Appliqué Part1
- See Part #2 (soon) for a "How-To" article stitching with many of ...
4 Paws Embroidery Threads
Razzle Dazzle™ Hair Thread?
SoFine™ #50/3-ply Polyester Pumpkin
October is the month when pumpkins appear in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Here's an easy way to carve a motif on your pumpkin. Quilters usually have lots of sources for designs: appliqué library, coloring books, fabric swatches, embroidery designs, clipart, etc. You're looking for a simple line ...
...read moreMasterPiece™ Sept. Thread Sale
September is "Back-to-Quilting Month" here at ThreadLand. For a limited time, I'm offering special prices on Superior MasterPiece™ Threads--famous for being the highest quality of Egyptian grown cotton in the world! Maybe not as famous as the artists listed on the 2 color palettes below: Picasso, Renoir, Botticelli, Donatello ...
...read moreSuperior KING TUT™ Summer Thread Treats
Oops-no Vacancy?
Superior Rainbows™ Threads Go Green
Rainbows™ #809 Kailua variegated trilobal polyester.
Superior Metallics™Threads for the New Year!
Is it Fireworks or Threadwork? These Metallics™ are showing off their spectacular color range and versatility. Add "Creative Playtime" to the top of your To Do List for 2011....Here's a few more Threadstars hard at play for your pleasure...(I've hand stitched the following samples with Superior ...
...read moreHand Embroidered Cards for Stitch-a-holics
Here are my TIPS on how to take one design and create unique hand-stitched cards using different and exciting Threads while re-purposing other materials. I hope you will receive the generous gesture of hand-stitched cards this Christmas and beyond..
This tree design was stitched with Gold Crown #253 Razzle Dazzle ...
...read moreSuperior Razzle Dazzle™ & Threads for the Season
Superior Threads Razzle Dazzle™ collection was inspired by quilt artist/musician Ricky Tims. This signature Thread type can be used in the bobbin, for couching, hand stitching or for hand embroidery on cards.
Icicles Christmas Lights Ruby Slippers Sterling Silver Winter Sky
These are a few of my favorite Threads ...
...read moreDog Bones or Thread Spools?
What could these Thread spools and dog bones possibly have in common? Apparently, they've converged here to re-purpose a canvas table cloth from a previous time into a functional display item for Cindy's Threadworks.
While I was preparing my booth décor for the Victoria Quilters' Guild show ...
...read moreSuperior King Tut™ ThreadStars
Superior™ Thread Colors! for ALL Seasons
It's always good to be the early bird and get the worms they say. But we have something much more visually appealing. And you'll have the colors of your choice by ordering early while inventory levels are in your favour.
Signs of Spring colors are everywhere here in ...
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