Category Archives: echo quilting

Another “topper”…………

Posted on January 28, 2021 by treadlemusic

Yup, they just seem to be the dominant item in my kit stash! This one is from a Connecting Threads kit, “Wheat Stripe”, purchased……..well, a while back. I spotted this pattern ‘cuz I always wondered how what I refer to … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, table topper, Texas | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A Friday finish……….

Posted on September 18, 2020 by treadlemusic

A satisfying way to end the week! This little project began (in my head!) last Wednesday as the perfect gift for an upcoming special day. The idea was inspired by a cute little quilt in this magazine: Are you familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernina 440QE, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, FMQ, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Beautiful September weather……..

Posted on September 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

For so many activities………turkey hunting season will start shortly and the feathered critters are out for a casual stroll through my backyard……   Safe for the moment! Indoors, I’m blissfully stitching away………. Texture!!!!!!! Almost a “finish”…….details tomorrow for a “Friday … Continue reading →

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Progress report…………

Posted on April 16, 2020 by treadlemusic

Going well. Only paused to make some more masks. Onward………yesterday’s sketchbook idea is gradually becoming reality………………………. This is being done free-hand (on my Juki 2010Q) with minimal registration markings…… Now, to further make these motifs “pop”, some background fill in … Continue reading →

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Stars before Birds……………..

Posted on March 2, 2020 by treadlemusic

Before the “Bird Watching” quilt (previous post), another kit was gotten out of my stash. “Seeing Stars” was a surprise to me, in that I rather enjoyed all the smaller HST (half square triangle) piecing that made up the star-in-star … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, FMQ, Isacord, lap quilt, Ms Juki, paisley, Star quilt, stars, Texas | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Just a simple Single Irish Chain……………….

Posted on January 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Took on a very different look! I had in mind the mantra “keep it simple”, but…………something just happened when this sandwich was slid under Ms  Juki’s needle!!! It’s humble beginnings: began to morph………….the center portion (initially, in my head) was … Continue reading →

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Next up……..

Posted on January 11, 2020 by treadlemusic

A simple single Irish chain. Another Connecting Threads kit (from eons ago) that has been languishing in a (very much out-of-control) stash! Simple piecing/small project……approximately 46” square…….. Stay tuned…..decisions to be made: What to stitch???? Thread: (top & bobbin) Isacord. … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, matchsticks, Ms Juki, ruler work, table topper, tablecloth, Texas | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Edging and border………………

Posted on October 28, 2019 by treadlemusic

Is what’s next. The batting has been trimmed, as has the backing………… (for details of this process, see the 2 preceding posts). The next step is to clip the curves of the backing in order to wrap the fabric over … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, applique, Aurifil, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sewline Glue Pen, Spring Grove, table topper, tablecloth, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Days, er weeks, have passed…………

Posted on October 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

And I’m progressing on this pretty piece………. If you need to toddle back to it’s beginnings, please, follow this link. It contains the details of this piece (thread used, batting, etc). The outer edge of the border area will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, Aurifil, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Eons have past……………

Posted on October 11, 2019 by treadlemusic

Since I’ve been here!!! Yikes!! Onward…………. Festival of Quilts/Uffda Fest (Spring Grove, MN) happened last weekend. A town event that I have done a demo during the two day schedule for the last many years……..set up and ready…. The vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, applique, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Spring Grove, tablecloth, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A Friday Finish………

Posted on July 19, 2019 by treadlemusic

I sure love the sound of those words!!! At the end of my previous post, I made mention of my next little project and that went so quickly that it’s the subject of today’s post! This pillow top was a … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, clamshell, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, FMQ, Handi Quilter, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, McTavishing, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

A Monday’s time of play…………………

Posted on July 1, 2019 by treadlemusic

Was perfect! Hot and humid outdoors, A/C, music and the hum of Ms. Sweetie indoors. A bit of McTavishing fun………………….   Thread: (Top) Glide, 40 wt.; (Bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20). More storms … Continue reading →

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Saturday report: A Friday finish…………

Posted on May 25, 2019 by treadlemusic

The binding is on and a small label is attached. Martha Washington Star quilt is officially a UFO no longer! It’s especially nice that my stash didn’t increase much with leftovers from this kit and I used all but 25” … Continue reading →

Posted in applique, Bernina 440QE, Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, leafy vine, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Martha Washington Star……………..

Posted on May 16, 2019 by treadlemusic

Ready to “sandwich” and (the sometimes dreaded) quilt-as-desired!      I am really liking this one! The original pattern did not have the narrow red inner border……but that was a necessary “add”, don’tcha think? The binding will be the same as … 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 →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Christmas, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, McTavishing, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, swirls, Texas | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Amazing…………..

Posted on March 7, 2019 by treadlemusic

How just a few loops, wavy lines and flowers stitched so simply can give such ‘life’ to a piecing!!! (Note: my camera really wants to make the colors in this quilt look more blue rather than the aqua blue green … Continue reading →

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A new little quilt begun……….

Posted on March 5, 2019 by treadlemusic

A dear friend became a grandpa for the second time….a little “sis” for her older brother……..and he asked if there was the possibility of a quilty something that could fly her way. Of course! (His first grandbaby…a boy…received this quilt … Continue reading →

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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..

Posted on February 2, 2019 by treadlemusic

Although, I really haven’t been working on this quilt all that long it seems like forever (in my world!)..only 3 weeks! Some photos to finish this one…………    I was able to share this at the last “Killer Bees” group … Continue reading →

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Closing in on a finish……………..

Posted on January 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

But first, I’ve been asked about the pattern for this piecing. It’s “Grandma’s Stars” pattern. I purchased this as a kit a few years back but the pattern is still available for purchase from Connecting Threads at this link.   … Continue reading →

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