Category Archives: Christmas

Wow! Another finish!!!!!…………

Posted on November 7, 2020 by treadlemusic

Yesterday, after lunch, I started the last needed Christmas gift. I knew it was to be a small holiday themed table runner……but exactly what pattern and fabric?—-no clue! “Quick and simple” was the goal……enter this pattern- It had been shared … Continue reading →

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Fall colors and a modification………

Posted on October 12, 2020 by treadlemusic

This past weekend was really gorgeous weather! So, hubbs and I just had to take a drive…again…..A glimpse of the Mississippi River… The roads are quite winding through all the bluffs surrounding this beautiful river Today’s winds will probably bring … Continue reading →

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Part 8: (Technically) A Friday Finish…………………….

Posted on August 29, 2020 by treadlemusic

This project is a finish! The label will be made when the next project reaches this point and requires its label. Again, for those who have come late to this journey, check out the right side bar for previous installment … Continue reading →

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Buy the pattern or………………

Posted on November 30, 2019 by treadlemusic

Surely, I can figure it out!!! No time to wait for an order/mailing (leaving for Texas very shortly and really should be packing!!!), so let’s give it a go. This is the pattern, by Karla Alexander, called “Crazy Christmas Trees”…..it’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas gifting…………

Posted on November 29, 2019 by treadlemusic

Came a wee bit early as we are exiting the white, chilly Northern climes for the warmer temps in Texas before Christmas this year. As we gathered with part of the family on Thanksgiving, the great-grands opened this year’s surprise.  … Continue reading →

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A few more little projects………

Posted on November 29, 2019 by treadlemusic

That are truly “must-repeats”! I first made these way back here and just had to make more!!!! This time I was able to hold everything in place using these Clover Wonder Clips, which made the process so much easier. For … Continue reading →

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No more “starts”…..for now……..

Posted on April 12, 2019 by treadlemusic

but I must continue stitching something! This Christmas panel seems to be the answer. Begun a while back (see here), I’ve managed to get a bit more of the background fill done. Nothing really planned, just random stitching………..                    A peek … Continue reading →

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When a quick gift is needed………

Posted on December 15, 2018 by treadlemusic

There are a couple ideas that I go to. One is the pillowcase pattern that may be found here. It’s called the “Burrito Method” and results in a wonderfully finished case. Since it’s the Christmas season these fabrics worked well…. … Continue reading →

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Seeing stars and other secret stitchings……….

Posted on November 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yes, it certainly is that time of year when blog posts of current projects become a challenge. We want to see all the wonderful creations that will emerge from others’ studios BUT…how to do this without compromising any future surprise?? … Continue reading →

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