Tag Archives: Bernina 440QE

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 →

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There’s just something so appealing about…………

Posted on May 22, 2019 by treadlemusic

Star themed quilts…..what do you think? They can be done with a more traditional look but adapt so well to a more modern setting. “Martha Washington Star” (see here) seems to have the comfy cozy more traditional “feel”. The fun … Continue reading →

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The next step…………

Posted on May 12, 2019 by treadlemusic

Securing the fusible. This post and this photo gave you an idea of the proposed final setting but the next step is securing all those flower edges with a small (machine) blanket stitch and is the reason that this project … Continue reading →

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On a rainy Friday, with…………..

Posted on July 21, 2017 by treadlemusic

Little to no mojo, we “play”. Bring out the clothesline….  and the Bernina….    and the results are some cute little beverage coasters……….    Not too mind-taxing but oodles of fun with instant gratification—the perfect ingredients for a relaxing afternoon! What are … Continue reading →

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Continuing the teapot theme….

Posted on July 13, 2017 by treadlemusic

Next up……………from this……        to this….adding a little “McTavishing” fun……      This is an interesting little project I’ve come up with. Stay tuned………… Thread: (top & bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20.

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Friendship block…..a little finish……

Posted on June 22, 2017 by treadlemusic

I really like little projects that can be finished with lots of details in a small amount of time…..how ‘bout you?? This one began here and, with some bits and pieces of fabric and vintage linen,     that was … Continue reading →

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A Monday vintage finish…………

Posted on August 8, 2016 by treadlemusic

Of this piece (one of two….the other will not be stitched but will be the “comparison” before/after). I continued filling in all that beautiful “negative space”/border with feathers and dense straight line stitching……..    Close tight work……nose to fabric, almost!!!! LOL! … Continue reading →

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