Category Archives: Kelly Cline

“Dream Big”…revisited……….

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

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

Friday (Happy) Finish…………

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

For the story that began here…… Thread:(top & bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom, cotton/poly.  Note: For more information on the 14″ Slim Ruler I used when ditch stitching this topper, contact Kelly Cline through info supplied … Continue reading →

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Playtime—–came to an end……………

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

Before noon!! How could it go by so quickly??!!! 5 stars-feathered, narrow inner border-plumed, outer border—well, you will have to ‘call’ that one! And the ruler work=pure joy!!! Let’s begin…………with ditch stitching………….Yup, around each star and each side of that … Continue reading →

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Testing…………

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

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

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

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

A Friday (Vintage) Finish………

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

If you wish to backtrack a tad, see this post.    Note:Right”click” on any photo to enlarge.   The covered beading strips are applied on opposing sides/edges so that the beading meets at the corners without a break. As you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Finish line in sight……kinda………

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

This story continues and is winding down……..well, sorta. Begun here, the border is stitched………………  and provides a “comfortable” finish for all of that center busy-ness, hmmmm?? My handy little Kelly Cline palm ruler makes these types of borders so quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, piano keys, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Update…….

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

It was a very good afternoon. The center portion is done…..   Micro-stippling heaven!!!! A couple of close-ups……………….. I did play around with a couple of templates from a French curve packet……. The second photo shows the one I used the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

A little stitching makes all the difference……..

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

This little piece first said “Hello!” last Friday (see here). Owing to its small size and limited open space, the finish may not be as dramatic as some of my larger pieces. To compare: before any outline/stabilizing stitching…….    and after … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Bloggy Friends are THE BEST!!!!!!……….

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

Over the past few years we’ve (DH &I) taken several driving treks and been blessed to include many “meet-ups”. Our drive home from Texas was no exception. We were headed to friends’ who live in Tonganoxie, Kansas (Kansas City area), … Continue reading →

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