Tag Archives: dupioni silk

Reveal……………….(First of several…..)

Posted on December 13, 2016 by treadlemusic

Way back in July I posted a bit about a “paint chip challenge” (you need to scroll down a bit on that post link to get to the explanation) that was presented to my local quilt group. I posted a … Continue reading →

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The gift is gifted…….the complete picture……

Posted on August 30, 2016 by treadlemusic

Last week I gave you little “peeks” at a gift that would find its way to a new home. That happened last Saturday and, now, a better picture………………Front.      Back     And a better close-up………….   The groom & bride’s initials … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday…………….

Posted on August 24, 2016 by treadlemusic

“Peek”………………… (More info after gifting!!!)

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A Little Start………..

Posted on May 21, 2015 by treadlemusic

First posted here, today started with this………… Then……………….. And, with a tad more thread play………….. That’s it for now as “life chores” are demanding attention!!!

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So many ideas; so little…..ummmm…….

Posted on May 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

Time, errrr…..energy……well, you get the idea! Sandwiched and at the ready. Swirls of ideas to rein in, after all, it’s such a little piece………………….. just barely 11”x 17” and as white as it’s going to get. Coming from a packed … Continue reading →

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I present: “Coneflower”……………

Posted on February 9, 2015 by treadlemusic

A couple of close-ups……… And the “big picture”……………………… The colors are fairly true…….the yellow/upper background may be lighter, more ‘wheat’ colored, though. The top is all Dupioni Silk.                                       Batting: Hobbs Wool over Silk. (The dimension/texture is amazing!                                                                       Thread: Isacord poly, … Continue reading →

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“Coneflower”Progress……………..

Posted on February 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

Was made today. Yesterday’s post gave a view all pin basted but now, well….. a couple of photos………….. The colors in the 2nd/above photo are a tad more accurate. All the fabrics used are dupioni silk (have I mentioned how … Continue reading →

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A Saturday “Sneak Peek” and next up………

Posted on February 7, 2015 by treadlemusic

Ah yes………my studio has been a’hummin’!!! In my post last Monday (here), I hinted at one of my latest projects. It is, now, complete but I can only give you a tid bit of the finish……..actually, only a snippet of … Continue reading →

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The big “Challenge” reveal…………….

Posted on May 16, 2014 by treadlemusic

For sometime now I’ve alluded to a project that’s been “under wraps” due to a future judging of the item. Yes, that day has finally arrived! The judging is taking place at this moment and all submissions will be available … Continue reading →

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Mini Road Trip…………

Posted on March 10, 2014 by treadlemusic

Last week, DH and I made the short trek to Rochester (MN). I needed to pick out a piece of fabric for an upcoming quilt project. There are several fabric and quilt shops closer to me/us than this, but I … Continue reading →

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