Tag Archives: Ed Raichert Juki

To (almost) finish the snowflake tale………

Posted on December 26, 2017 by treadlemusic

I left off with the task of stitching something beyond the surrounding feather motifs….. Taking some of the fullness away, along with toning down some of the ‘shine’ would help to highlight those feathers. Since, I’m stitching this on my … Continue reading →

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What to stitch/quilt???…..

Posted on December 24, 2017 by treadlemusic

Isn’t that a loaded question?? Practicing the “how”, 15 minutes each day, is comparatively easy but the “what” can baffle a body (and, possibly, bring about the dreaded ‘quilter’s block’!). At this point, stepping back a bit, putting ‘fresh eyes’ … Continue reading →

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Meet “Suzy Snowflake”………..

Posted on December 22, 2017 by treadlemusic

Introduced in yesterday’s post. As I was doing some bead work, all I could think of was the (very) old winter song from 1951, and sung by Rosemaryy Clooney, “Suzy Snowflake”. Check out these 2 links….one, more Currier & Ives/Rosemaryy … Continue reading →

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So much to tell………………….

Posted on October 27, 2017 by treadlemusic

And, with this post, I will begin to bring you up to date with what’s been going on. I will share my yesterday to start. I’ve been stitching on a very nice client/friend’s quilt (on Ms. Sweetie/Sweet 16) and it … Continue reading →

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Some links and hints…………………

Posted on April 8, 2016 by treadlemusic

FMQ related. There’s so much info “out there” right now about machine quilting and each of us has our own personal “faves”, based on how we see and learn this art, that I thought I would do a simple post … Continue reading →

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A fun finish………………..

Posted on January 24, 2016 by treadlemusic

Not really a “vintage” piece, but a little (19” square) find at a thrift shop a while back (and first blogged here). I had brought white thread along to Texas but, now, needed blue, red and green plus a little … Continue reading →

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