Category Archives: pillowcases

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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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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Tote mode with a vintage flair…..

Posted on July 19, 2018 by treadlemusic

Is what’s on the table at the moment. A donation request was made, from a member of our long term care facility board, for an upcoming fund raising event/auction. Hmmmm…..what to donate…….there’s always a table topper (we always can use … Continue reading →

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Friday Finish…..……..

Posted on February 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

My latest endeavor draws to a close. Begun here, it rapidly moved forward. First, quilting the back piece………. . On to the front……………Of course, it just must have some feathers……….    Using a Frixion marker, I lightly gave myself some guidelines. … Continue reading →

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Next up…..no surprise!!!…………

Posted on February 15, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yup….another hanger! Just call me a lady obsessed! I had been gifted an interesting vintage piece not long ago and, after looking at it a bit to figure out just ‘what’ it was, the ideas began to swirl. . What … Continue reading →

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Continuing the “Vintage Hanger” theme……..

Posted on February 3, 2018 by treadlemusic

With a bit of clarification. When the current blue & white project was begun, I had 1 pillowcase that had the blue flower embroidery and 1 pillowcase that had the beautiful blue crochet edging (and no embroidery). These items were … Continue reading →

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Stitching blue & white vintage…………

Posted on January 31, 2018 by treadlemusic

A piece that was last shown here will be my focus for the next days. The quilting on the back piece is completed. The backing for this part is a pretty blue/white pastel calico (stash) fabric. The bottom edge was finished … Continue reading →

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Testing……testing………

Posted on January 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

And a little ‘warm-up’ before stitching on the front panel of this hanger cover (that means I usually stitch the back panel first to get a bit of a “feel” for what is needed. See here for my previous hanger … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……Vintage…..Blue/white hanger….a beginning…………

Posted on January 24, 2018 by treadlemusic

    Stay tuned………….

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