Category Archives: Grid stitching

IT’S BEEN ALMOST A MONTH??!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 20, 2020 by treadlemusic

And so much has happened!! We had our gift giving/Thanksgiving dinner with family and the following Monday headed south to our little Winter Texan abode in north Harlingen. The drive was wonderful without the usual weather related issues. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in applique, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, table topper, Texas, wall quilt | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Still in small project mode……..

Posted on September 24, 2020 by treadlemusic

And enjoying these moments. One of the groups I belong to is making placemats for each of the people who take part in a local “Senior Meals” group. The mats will be a real table brightener with one side being … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 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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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 →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, pillowcases, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Part 6: The next 2 “rows”……………

Posted on August 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Will be continuing the pattern of ruler-work/straight line stitching and feathers. This time, I increased the spacing of the straight stitched lines from the previous ‘row’……………………….. A bit of a better perspective…. I have found it’s so very easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Part 4: Coming along nicely………..

Posted on August 7, 2020 by treadlemusic

I’m not sure why the stitching design has been such a challenge but it has. Because of various non-quilting activities, this project really has not had the “normal” continuity feel in its process. Anyhow, here is where I’m at now……..an … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Part 1: Eek! “Vintage” purchased “new” by ME!!……………..

Posted on July 21, 2020 by treadlemusic

That thought kinda hit me a bit hard! I, along with most every other stitcher, have been delving into my stash for supplies during this ‘virus time’. I came across 2 Connecting Threads packs of 10” squares that had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

A “Two-fer”……………

Posted on July 18, 2019 by treadlemusic

For a special client. Two wall quilt tops (one for her and one for a sweet gift) were brought to me and the fun began. The pattern is “Stitch Happens” by Kelli Fannen.         I knew I … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Line Tamer, McTavishing, ruler work, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, ruler work, Spring Grove, stars, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

“Aurora”…final chapter………

Posted on November 5, 2018 by treadlemusic

The binding is on/stitched and this one is a “finish”………………………..The purple was perfect for binding… Just a reminder, the stitching was done on my Juki 2010, w/o any stitch regulation. This “Dream Big” version has become a favorite in this … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser marker, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Onyx “Dream Big”……..

Posted on November 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

Has found its home………….. Have thoughts of Christmas giving entered your planned stitching? Or are you one who works on such projects all year long?? Til next we meet………………

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, paisley, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

“Aurora” dreaminess……………

Posted on October 30, 2018 by treadlemusic

The dimension that’s created, when stitching is added to these “Dream Big” panels, never ceases to amaze me and is even more apparent through the lens of the camera. The current panel is 3/4 complete and this flower is incredible! … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, Spring Grove, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Okay…….A Friday Finish!!………..

Posted on September 28, 2018 by treadlemusic

After a trek to LaCrosse Hobby Lobby, I was able to cover the buttons needed to complete this ‘swag’ border/binding treatment. I cut 4 bias fabric pieces (one for each side) that were 10” wide and the length of the … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

“Dream Big”…revisited……….

Posted on September 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

The stitching is completed. This panel was incredibly wonky from the start (off the bolt) and there’s a huge challenge to keep the stitching density reasonably even so the piece will lay flat. The next step is to “square” it … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch laser square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, laser marker, leafy vine, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Testing…………

Posted on August 3, 2018 by treadlemusic

Spent some time trying to set up the new ‘puter…..with Hubb’s major help. I know “social net-working” and blogs but computer language strikes fear in me cuz usually it turns out badly when I click on a (logical to me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Friday Finish!!!…………………..

Posted on June 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

Always a great way to end the week!!! This post (just 1 week ago!) is the beginning of the stitchery and contains all the details (thread/batting, etc).   and the “rest of the story”…………

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Progress…………

Posted on June 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

On this little vintage piece is going well. I’ve reached the point where I need to trim the batting and backing. I cut away the batting so that the edge is just behind the crochet edging…………………………………….. The backing is trimmed … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, hangers, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Monday’s progress…….

Posted on June 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

After a weekend of absolutely no stitching—–but with glorious weather! Today’s advancement is in the feather department and I am so loving the direction this is going…..   Using the double layer of cotton/poly is really producing dimension! If you would … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How ‘bout a “Fresh Start Friday”………..

Posted on June 22, 2018 by treadlemusic

After lunch with friends yesterday, a thrift shop visit was in order. The third Thursday is 1/2 price on everything for seniors……yay! I definitely qualify!! This little dresser scarf ($1) came home with me and found its way to Ms … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

It’s MUG RUG MONDAY!!!!………………

Posted on April 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

With a vintage twist……of course!!!   Sandwiched and ready to go.          One completed; one to go……..  . Details- Thread (top and bobbin):Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20. Machine used: Juki 2010Q (domestic sewing machine). Mug … Continue reading →

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Vintage…..Part 4….a Finish………

Posted on January 17, 2018 by treadlemusic

Mid-week and it’s a “Finish”! This post will give you the “back tracking” info to the beginning.   Switching to my little machine for a zig-zag edge finish……. and back to the Juki to hem the opening for the hanger hook … Continue reading →

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Vintage……Part 3…….almost finished……..

Posted on January 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

The journey is nearing its end. To catch up, see here and here. I laid the hanger on both the front and back (be sure to flip the hanger over, since these pieces need to be mirror images!) to double … Continue reading →

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