Category Archives: leafy vine

Another linen……………

Posted on December 26, 2020 by treadlemusic

Yup, friend, Jean, really gave me some beauties!! Huge oversight: I forgot to take the obligatory ‘before’ photo! ……..sigh……… Well…moving to the process that transpired………. First, some registration markings (not many needed on this one!!), with leaves that quickly followed………… Many … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, leafy vine, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, table topper, Texas, vintage | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

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

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 →

Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, leafy vine, Ms Juki, pillowcases, Sulky Sliver metallic | Tagged , , , , | 4 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

A simple E2E……………

Posted on May 26, 2018 by treadlemusic

What is that??? In quilter’s terminology, it’s a quilting pattern that stitches the 3 layers (backing, batting and pieced top) together from “Edge to Edge” using an all-over motif. Ms. Sweetie and I have spent some quality time together over … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, leafy vine, Sweet 16 | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments