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Tag Archives: Feather Galaxy
A ‘Finish’ on Saturday is…………
Definitely a “good thing”! To pick up the vintage story see here. This piece has certainly come a long ways. Many of these linen pieces have lace edging that is in very good condition, as this piece has, and I … Continue reading
50s Vintage Cloth continued………..
You may remember this from here. Since this is being used in a talk I’m giving on Vintage FMQ, I’ll be leaving part of the cloth unstitched to show how fmq changes, and gives ‘life’, to these pieces. This … Continue reading
50s Cloth….continued……..
This piece was sandwiched a while back in anticipation of stitching on it for my demo last Friday at the Killer Bees’ quilt show. Well, as often happens, my thoughts changed and this cloth has now found its way to … Continue reading
A “Friday Finish”…on Wednesday!…….
I so love the sound of that!!! Backtracking a bit to the post here,, will bring you up to speed on this one. When I purchased this, last September in Kingsport, Tennessee, I just knew it would be a great … Continue reading
Almost a UFO no longer…………..
This vintage kitchen cloth is so-o-o-o close to a finish and I’m really liking it!!!! (Story continued from this post) Just 2 more sides to finish the border…. The last 2 photos are what I decided on for the outer … Continue reading
It’s A Beachy Friday Wrap……………
Ahhhhhh…..the gentle sound of waves washing onto a sandy beach, sun-drenched children building sandcastles, starfish, lighthouses, sparkling blue waters and…..well, you get the picture, hmmmmm????? (continuing the story from here) this ‘finish’ will be traveling to Texas with us when … Continue reading
Thinking warm thoughts………
As the snow is moving in from the West. 6” to 8” possible BUT it’s supposed to be a very fluffy snow!!!! Hmmmmm……….well, lots goin’ on this weekend and the driving will be very interesting!!! Meanwhile, in my little quilty … Continue reading
Busy, busy…….
Closing in on another finish. Very cold, overcast snowy day here. The perfect time to bake….but not seasonal goodies. Nope……how ‘bout my usual, good ‘ole standby Craisin Pecan Sourdough bread???? Yup….. I think I could make this in my … Continue reading
How can you go wrong with…………
Red and white?????? I mean….really!!!!! This was an orphan block (from this quilt) that cried out for attention!! Stitched from a Missouri Star Pattern (Disappearing Pinwheel pattern, versions 3&4)…..quick, easy!! The pillow “envelope is simply done by cutting & … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feather Galaxy, FMQ, Juki 2010Q, pinwheel, red & white
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A little kitchen vintage….moving right along……..
On this lovely 50s tablecloth from this demo/blog post and having sew much relaxing fun with the fmq. There’s no marking/stencils, just do whatever I feel like playing with….pebbles, outlining, “feather galaxy”, paisleys, “banana bunches”/”headbands”, etc. This piece is … Continue reading
Stitching, stitching, stitching………………
,Returning from the East Coast just in time to prep for some demo time in Spring Grove (MN) for an event called “Festival of Quilts”. Seven years ago this event was a combo quilt show and sale. Now, it’s evolved … Continue reading
Out-the-door……and a tutorial………
That’s where this little beauty went…….. Now, a couple of last pieces of info to finish up. Thread……The blue sky background was my fave Glide, in the color of the wings…….. I wasn’t exactly sure how this would work, but … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Essence, Feather Galaxy, Feathers, Fil-Tec Essence, FMQ, Invisifil thread 100 wt, Karens Quilts Crows and Cardiinals, Line Tamer ruler, Mary, pearls, pebbles, Sulky "Holoshimmer", Sulky 'Sliver', Sweet Sixteen, tutorial
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A fun finish………………..
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
Loose ends……………….
That’s what happens when many projects are started, little blog peeks are posted and weekends intervene! So, here’s my version of attempting to finish what was begun a bit ago. First up……..The linen piece that started as a dupioni tension … Continue reading
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Tagged Feather Galaxy, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Silk batting, Isacord, Juki, linens, pebbles, silk, Sulky Viskose, swirls custom
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Bouncing………
Between what I should be doing and what I want to do. Hmmmmmmm……..Photos of the “want”………….. A “texture” pic……………….. Now, a little lunch and off to do some garage sorting……ugh!!!!!!
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Tagged Feather Galaxy, Isacord, linens, pebbles, silk, Sulky Viscose.feather swirl
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What’s in a name????……..
Well, as the Bard said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” and this latest fmq motif that has taken over my life I’ve fallen in love with has taken on the name “Feather Galaxy” (thank you … Continue reading
