Tag Archives: Connecting Threads

Another “topper”…………

Posted on January 28, 2021 by treadlemusic

Yup, they just seem to be the dominant item in my kit stash! This one is from a Connecting Threads kit, “Wheat Stripe”, purchased……..well, a while back. I spotted this pattern ‘cuz I always wondered how what I refer to … Continue reading →

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Still in “table topper” mode………..

Posted on January 9, 2021 by treadlemusic

As I hinted(?) in my last post, another star topper was pieced and at the ready. Ditch stitching commenced and ended up being every stinkin’ seam…….but, I just kept thinking about the fun that was right around the corner! Once … Continue reading →

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Finishing up the week……………..

Posted on November 6, 2020 by treadlemusic

Beautiful warm (record breaking?) sunny day, baking chocolate chip cookies and a ‘finish’! Perfect!! This little runner was a snap to cut and piece using Sew Kind of Wonderful’s awesome ruler . The video tutorial was a great help, also. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Definitely time for catching up…………….

Posted on February 28, 2020 by treadlemusic

I’ve been busily working on more of my “kit stash” that I brought along for our winter stay in south Texas. My most recent (and not-quite-finished) project is another Connecting Threads kit purchased many, many years ago. As many of … Continue reading →

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Just a simple Single Irish Chain……………….

Posted on January 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Took on a very different look! I had in mind the mantra “keep it simple”, but…………something just happened when this sandwich was slid under Ms  Juki’s needle!!! It’s humble beginnings: began to morph………….the center portion (initially, in my head) was … Continue reading →

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Days, er weeks, have passed…………

Posted on October 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

And I’m progressing on this pretty piece………. If you need to toddle back to it’s beginnings, please, follow this link. It contains the details of this piece (thread used, batting, etc). The outer edge of the border area will be … Continue reading →

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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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Stepping back a bit…………..

Posted on May 17, 2019 by treadlemusic

To this top (story began in this post)                    . The center portion is quilted. Thought maybe feathers but I didn’t want it so heavily stitched so went with a modified paisley. That’s … Continue reading →

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A simple finish…………….

Posted on March 14, 2019 by treadlemusic

On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading →

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A simple finish…………….

Posted on March 14, 2019 by treadlemusic

On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading →

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Amazing…………..

Posted on March 7, 2019 by treadlemusic

How just a few loops, wavy lines and flowers stitched so simply can give such ‘life’ to a piecing!!! (Note: my camera really wants to make the colors in this quilt look more blue rather than the aqua blue green … Continue reading →

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A new little quilt begun……….

Posted on March 5, 2019 by treadlemusic

A dear friend became a grandpa for the second time….a little “sis” for her older brother……..and he asked if there was the possibility of a quilty something that could fly her way. Of course! (His first grandbaby…a boy…received this quilt … Continue reading →

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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..

Posted on February 2, 2019 by treadlemusic

Although, I really haven’t been working on this quilt all that long it seems like forever (in my world!)..only 3 weeks! Some photos to finish this one…………    I was able to share this at the last “Killer Bees” group … Continue reading →

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Closing in on a finish……………..

Posted on January 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

But first, I’ve been asked about the pattern for this piecing. It’s “Grandma’s Stars” pattern. I purchased this as a kit a few years back but the pattern is still available for purchase from Connecting Threads at this link.   … Continue reading →

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2 out of 3……………….

Posted on January 24, 2019 by treadlemusic

Borders completed. (To see the center completion, see this post.) The first/narrow border was ditch stitched and will remain unquilted. The 2nd/green border is now “feathered”. Quilting on a print such as this one will not show off the actual … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday: Progress………….

Posted on January 23, 2019 by treadlemusic

From this………….               To this…….. What’s next?? Stayed tuned…….

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Sometimes, you don’t get…………….

Posted on January 18, 2019 by treadlemusic

What you think or expected. In my last post I shared my current project…… a kit that was purchased several years ago and shelved for way too long. I brought it along to Texas in the hope that it will … Continue reading →

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A different view…………………..

Posted on January 7, 2019 by treadlemusic

From my little “sewing nest”……..Cactus and palm trees in South Texas! A bit difficult to stay indoors and stitch but……we’re toughing it out! (sorry) I didn’t bring much along this time but I’m determined to finish some of the UFO … Continue reading →

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Design….ummmmm…..table Monday……..

Posted on February 8, 2016 by treadlemusic

For the beginnings of this ‘story’ see here.

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And the choice has been made……………….

Posted on February 4, 2016 by treadlemusic

From yesterday’s possibilities, the option chosen is…………… For more info on this pattern, see this post.

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Kaleidoscope 4-patch…decisions….a bit of “frogging”……

Posted on February 2, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yup, “frogging”….you know, ‘rip-it; rip-it’! The fun part of this technique is seeing all the possible block arrangements one can come up with! From this……………  To this……..   Yup, lookin’ pretty good. Add a bit more……………      And more…………… … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday…………………….

Posted on February 1, 2016 by treadlemusic

Please note the state of the art design wall!!!!! Take one fuzzy blanket and add conveniently located cabinet doors and….wha-la! = design wall!!! LOL! My Thursday quilt group had a workshop on this technique last week (when #2 son & … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday………………….

Posted on November 9, 2015 by treadlemusic

I’m moving along nicely on this one from last Monday. When I got to the  “finished flimsy” stage, I decided that, although I had purchased enough 10” squares and a piece of purple batik for the outside border, a second … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……………….

Posted on November 4, 2015 by treadlemusic

Continuing “Design Wall Monday”.

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Design Wall Monday………………….

Posted on November 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

“Disappearing Hour Glass”, as shown by Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company (video tutorial). I used half of a pack of 10” squares, “Quilters’ Candy”, from Connecting Threads to make 20 blocks. That does allow enough squares left over … Continue reading →

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Friday Finish……..yay!!!!!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by treadlemusic

Love those words!!! Yup, “Super Hero #4” is a finish. I quilted swirls, loops and stars…………what can I say!!! It didn’t “speak” to me….it screamed! And the backing was left from the “Super Heroine” quilt…… I am totally in love … Continue reading →

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A “Finish”!…………………

Posted on August 20, 2014 by treadlemusic

Don’tcha just love that word???? Yup, I finished Leah’s quilt (peeked at here). It’s washed, dried and all crinkly cozy! Warning….warning…..tons of photos to follow……..     The backing needed to be pieced. I had ordered the large floral, bright … Continue reading →

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The next project………..

Posted on June 25, 2014 by treadlemusic

In the stack that’s facing me, is the 3 piece table topper I posted about here. I thought I would tackle the smaller projects before launching into the multiple quilts all sandwiched and ready to go. An hour of play … Continue reading →

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A Photo Recap………..

Posted on June 24, 2014 by treadlemusic

Of last eve’s quilt group gathering………..First, Lynda with a quilt made some time ago using a black fabric that has degraded/shredded over time. This is one of several she made using the black yardage that, we wonder, if the dye … Continue reading →

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When the ‘postie’ knocks…….

Posted on March 19, 2014 by treadlemusic

I definitely answer that door!!!! And this is the most recent delivery………… Yup……I believe in doing my part for the economy…on-line and in my LQS (local quilt shop)!!!!!! For an upcoming “challenge” project (FYI…..the guidelines will be a future post) … Continue reading →

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Gifts in process……………

Posted on March 1, 2014 by treadlemusic

In our family, we are beginning a fairly intense season of birthdays……which peeks in July and tapers off in September. With 2 gifts needed this month, I am making 2 table toppers/runners using the the pattern idea for the block … Continue reading →

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“Gypsy in my Soul”……….

Posted on February 19, 2014 by treadlemusic

A finish………………………. Note: my “quilt holder” is off having breakfast with friends, so I’m left with ‘making do’!!!!! It was a super fun quilt to do. The pattern is a ‘Take 5’ entitled “Teacher’s Pet” (#200). It finished 64”x76” and … Continue reading →

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After a time of play…………

Posted on February 18, 2014 by treadlemusic

We have this………………………… Next the 2 borders. I wonder what I shall do???……….

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Let the fun begin…………..

Posted on February 17, 2014 by treadlemusic

From this: To this: With this backing (from my stash!!!! Yay!!!!): To the machine: Ready……set……..STITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Design wall Monday………..

Posted on February 17, 2014 by treadlemusic

When outside my window looks like this…………..   And this……………………………………    Then my design wall must have this………………….. Brilliant, sunny and happy!! I decided I needed to piece something that is the total opposite of the days we’ve been experiencing so … Continue reading →

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The BIG QUESTION is answered!!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by treadlemusic

For all those who have requested the pattern for this table runner (first posted here) ……    The source is This & That Pattern Company and the creator is Sherri K. Falls. When on their site, go to “Patterns” and the … Continue reading →

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