Tag Archives: feather quilting

Sometimes a little “bling”………

Posted on April 24, 2016 by treadlemusic

Is a good thing. This vintage piece first appeared here and here and looked ‘ok’ but I thought it needed a little “oomph”, so I added a bit of sparkle (which doesn’t really show off in these photos ‘cuz the … Continue reading →

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Feather stitchin’ Tuesday………………

Posted on October 20, 2015 by treadlemusic

A client quilt (block-of-the-month)… Be forewarned……this is a photo-heavy post…………….. And some real texture back shots…… Yes, that’s still the back……complete view to come when complete………….   The pieced back contained some leftover/orphan blocks plus the label which got quilted … Continue reading →

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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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Final “Feather Follow-up Friday” on Saturday……….

Posted on February 28, 2015 by treadlemusic

Yup, the month has flown by, has it not? And we’ve had some wonderful feather-learning opportunities, yes?? I do hope you are continuing on your feather journey, cuz I certainly am!!!! Lisa demonstrated a flower/leafy feather that is possibly a … Continue reading →

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I give you the whole picture………

Posted on November 6, 2014 by treadlemusic

From the “Snippets and Hints” of the other day, I give you the whole picture of this super table runner……… This is a pattern that friend, Brooke, and fellow blogger, asked me to test for her. Simple but stunning. Easy, … Continue reading →

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Snippets and hints…………….

Posted on November 5, 2014 by treadlemusic

Of a small project that is the “flavor” of the season soon upon us……………………… Have you started on those special gifty projects????? Time for such is dwindling all to quickly me thinks!!!!!!

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Another finish……….

Posted on March 5, 2014 by treadlemusic

Yes, the “Carnation Quilt” is finally ready to be used!!! This quilt has been somewhat “in process” for way too long. I had already made a smaller version as a gift for DIL a few years ago. Some of my … Continue reading →

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An answer to one question……..

Posted on July 11, 2013 by treadlemusic

(The question being: how do I achieve the “paisley” FMQ motif) is this mini-tutorial………….              I will totally understand if you have any questions on this! My “techy” ability is sadly lacking so some creative navigating produced this. Note to self…..keep … Continue reading →

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Another QOV……..

Posted on March 16, 2013 by treadlemusic

Ever since I purchased Ms. Sweetie (HQ Sweet Sixteen) I have been helping with the final quilting on the QOV (Quilts of Valor)  my larger quilt group donates in S.E. MN. This particular quilt is a smaller one and abounds … Continue reading →

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A quick “finish”……..

Posted on January 4, 2013 by treadlemusic

In my last post I mentioned a somewhat unexpected gift would be needed quickly. Last Wednesday DH and I decided to trek to New Hampton, IA, today to see a gal whose home we stayed in for many years while … Continue reading →

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Progress……

Posted on March 23, 2012 by treadlemusic

This foray into feather quilting has somewhat eclipsed all other possible motifs! Really, I guess, it’s been languishing in the deep recesses of my brain for as long as I have been doing the machine quilting ‘thing’…..but, now!……. Before I … Continue reading →

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