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Touches of home made their way to Texas………..

Posted on January 5, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yup……we made it! After a quick exit from Minnesota (on Dec. 27th), to beat an incoming snow/ice storm, we arrived in Harlingen on the 31st. The days have been very cool (highs in the upper 40s), rainy and, as always, … Continue reading →

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Monday Design Wall……Finish!!!………….

Posted on December 7, 2015 by treadlemusic

Yes, it’s finished (are you as glad as I am????)! All washed, dried and folded ready to head South with us. As you may (or may not) be aware, I reside in the “camp” of not pre-washing my fabric in … Continue reading →

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Some ruler work and……………

Posted on December 5, 2015 by treadlemusic

Leafy feathers complete the second border on the quilt in progress. Previous progress found here.   This is a backing photo (on the left side of the photo) folded to the right side of the quilt (on the right). Yes, … Continue reading →

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1 completed; 1 remaining…………

Posted on December 4, 2015 by treadlemusic

Border, that is. Got the borders SID (Stitch in the Ditch)/stabilized and decided on a design for the narrower white border. In order to stitch it, I needed to grab another handy gadget….my Handi Quilter “Versa Tool”. With a few … Continue reading →

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The next step………………..

Posted on December 3, 2015 by treadlemusic

Involves a bit more doodling to come up with a stitching design for the batik fabrics in my “Seeing Starz” quilt. The leafy feathers were so much fun, and very much “in my comfort zone” (love all kinds of feathers!!!!) … Continue reading →

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Finally, seeing stars!!!………….

Posted on December 1, 2015 by treadlemusic

The good kind, that is! Some “me” time fun for a bit this afternoon. I’m starting on the piecing I first showed you, ummmm…….a whole month ago!!!! (See here) So many things going on and, well, you know cuz I’m … 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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Inspiration found here………………….

Posted on September 15, 2014 by treadlemusic

Once again, the group’s gathering in Spring Grove (MN) produced so much creativity. The doors were open at 8:30 a.m. and those who wanted to sew brought their projects for QOV (Quilts of Valor) quilts. A couple of ‘shares’ from … Continue reading →

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