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Tag Archives: Feathers
Another “topper”…………
Yup, they just seem to be the dominant item in my kit stash! This one is from a Connecting Threads kit, “Wheat Stripe”, purchased……..well, a while back. I spotted this pattern ‘cuz I always wondered how what I refer to … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, table topper, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, Hobbs, Juki, kit, ruler work, stretched 9-patch
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Another linen……………
Yup, friend, Jean, really gave me some beauties!! Huge oversight: I forgot to take the obligatory ‘before’ photo! ……..sigh……… Well…moving to the process that transpired………. First, some registration markings (not many needed on this one!!), with leaves that quickly followed………… Many … Continue reading
IT’S BEEN ALMOST A MONTH??!!!!!!!!
And so much has happened!! We had our gift giving/Thanksgiving dinner with family and the following Monday headed south to our little Winter Texan abode in north Harlingen. The drive was wonderful without the usual weather related issues. This was … Continue reading
Posted in applique, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, table topper, Texas, wall quilt
Tagged applique, Connecting Threads kit, Feathers, grid, kit, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, vintage linen
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Finishing up the week……………..
Beautiful warm (record breaking?) sunny day, baking chocolate chip cookies and a ‘finish’! Perfect!! This little runner was a snap to cut and piece using Sew Kind of Wonderful’s awesome ruler . The video tutorial was a great help, also. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Sweet 16, table topper
Tagged Connecting Threads, Creative Curve Ruler, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, Glide, Hobbs, Sew Kind of Wonderful, Sweet 16, table runner, table topper
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Pin-basted and ready………
For some feathered dimension!! A Drunkard’s Path variation once again only in a smaller application (see this post for larger version). This table runner will be 14”x28” and is another quick project (“instant” gratification?). and a back view with some … Continue reading
Friday’s progress……………
Brought me to the outmost/larger triangles in the center section and, because I work on a sit-down machine, I need to mark a few registration lines for the ruler work that will come next week. A peek at where I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Nova Star, Star quilt, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, Glide thread, Hobbs, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Nova Star, ruler work, Star quilt, Sweet 16, Sweet 16 and tagged Feathers
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Execution…………….
Is where I’m at. I have a ‘plan’……. and I began with ditch stitching all seams so all basting pins have been removed in the center area. For a sit-down quilter, starting to quilt in the center is always advised … Continue reading
Fall colors and a modification………
This past weekend was really gorgeous weather! So, hubbs and I just had to take a drive…again…..A glimpse of the Mississippi River… The roads are quite winding through all the bluffs surrounding this beautiful river Today’s winds will probably bring … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Nova Star, ruler work, Star quilt, Sweet 16
Tagged Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, Feathers, Glide, Handi Quilter, Hobbs, Nova Star, ruler work, Sweet 16
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Part 7: A Glimpse of the “finish line”…….
Throughout this project, stitching in the ditch(SID) has been a necessary step, albeit a tedious one. When stitching with a DM (domestic machine) or a sit-down longarm, stabilizing the sandwich layers is ‘key’ to having a finish that is free … Continue reading
Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
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Part 6: The next 2 “rows”……………
Will be continuing the pattern of ruler-work/straight line stitching and feathers. This time, I increased the spacing of the straight stitched lines from the previous ‘row’……………………….. A bit of a better perspective…. I have found it’s so very easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
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Part 5: I Love it when…….
A plan comes together….don’t you?? I’m at the point where getting a photo is becoming a bit of a challenge. This quilt is 84”x90” and being stitched “in the round” instead of the usual center-outwards (in quadrants) so I’m constantly … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
Tagged Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
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Part 4: Coming along nicely………..
I’m not sure why the stitching design has been such a challenge but it has. Because of various non-quilting activities, this project really has not had the “normal” continuity feel in its process. Anyhow, here is where I’m at now……..an … Continue reading
Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16
Tagged Connecting Threads, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, grid, Hobbs, layer cake, Line Tamer, Quilt in a Day, ruler work
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Progress report…………
Going well. Only paused to make some more masks. Onward………yesterday’s sketchbook idea is gradually becoming reality………………………. This is being done free-hand (on my Juki 2010Q) with minimal registration markings…… Now, to further make these motifs “pop”, some background fill in … Continue reading
Posted in bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, matchsticks, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, Star quilt, stars, table topper, Texas, Uncategorized
Tagged Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, Star quilt, stars, table topper, Texas
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Stars…..a reoccurring theme……………..
Doesn’t everyone like stars? Whether they’re wonky, lone, Ohio, or any other imaginable variety. As my “left-overs” get fewer, the projects seem to be getting smaller (to accommodate these lesser amounts). This latest (I think table topper) is 36” square………………….An … Continue reading
Posted in Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, Star quilt, stars, table topper, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads fmq, Feathers, Hobbs, ruler, star, table topper, Texas
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Definitely time for catching up…………….
I’ve been busily working on more of my “kit stash” that I brought along for our winter stay in south Texas. My most recent (and not-quite-finished) project is another Connecting Threads kit purchased many, many years ago. As many of … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Connecting Threads, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, lap quilt, Ms Juki, Texas
Tagged Adria Good, Connecting Threads, Feathers, Juki 2010, kit, YouTube
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Just a simple Single Irish Chain……………….
Took on a very different look! I had in mind the mantra “keep it simple”, but…………something just happened when this sandwich was slid under Ms Juki’s needle!!! It’s humble beginnings: began to morph………….the center portion (initially, in my head) was … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, feather swirls, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, matchsticks, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, table topper
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, matchsticks, Ms Juki, ruler work, table topper, tablecloth, Texas
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Edging and border………………
Is what’s next. The batting has been trimmed, as has the backing………… (for details of this process, see the 2 preceding posts). The next step is to clip the curves of the backing in order to wrap the fabric over … Continue reading
Posted in Antique/thrift shop, applique, Aurifil, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sewline Glue Pen, Spring Grove, table topper, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Antique/thrift shop, Aurifil, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Hobbs Tuscany cotton/wool batting, matchsticks/toothpicks, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sewline Glue Pen, vintage
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Days, er weeks, have passed…………
And I’m progressing on this pretty piece………. If you need to toddle back to it’s beginnings, please, follow this link. It contains the details of this piece (thread used, batting, etc). The outer edge of the border area will be … Continue reading
Posted in Antique/thrift shop, Aurifil, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, vintage
Tagged Antique/thrift shop, applique, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Spring Grove, tablecloth, vintage
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A “Two-fer”……………
For a special client. Two wall quilt tops (one for her and one for a sweet gift) were brought to me and the fun began. The pattern is “Stitch Happens” by Kelli Fannen. I knew I … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Line Tamer, McTavishing, ruler work, Sweet 16
Tagged client quilt, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, Hobbs Heirloom, Line Tamer, Mary, match sticks, ribbon candy, ruler, Stitch Happens
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A simple finish…………….
On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading
Posted in baby quilt, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Texas
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A simple finish…………….
On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading
Posted in baby quilt, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Texas
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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..
Although, I really haven’t been working on this quilt all that long it seems like forever (in my world!)..only 3 weeks! Some photos to finish this one………… I was able to share this at the last “Killer Bees” group … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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Closing in on a finish……………..
But first, I’ve been asked about the pattern for this piecing. It’s “Grandma’s Stars” pattern. I purchased this as a kit a few years back but the pattern is still available for purchase from Connecting Threads at this link. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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2 out of 3……………….
Borders completed. (To see the center completion, see this post.) The first/narrow border was ditch stitched and will remain unquilted. The 2nd/green border is now “feathered”. Quilting on a print such as this one will not show off the actual … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
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One Word Wednesday: Progress………….
From this…………. To this…….. What’s next?? Stayed tuned…….
Posted in Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, swirls, Texas
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“Aurora”…final chapter………
The binding is on/stitched and this one is a “finish”………………………..The purple was perfect for binding… Just a reminder, the stitching was done on my Juki 2010, w/o any stitch regulation. This “Dream Big” version has become a favorite in this … Continue reading
Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser marker, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, swirls
Tagged banana bunches, bananas, Bosch, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, Spring Grove, squaring, swirls
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“Aurora” dreaminess……………
The dimension that’s created, when stitching is added to these “Dream Big” panels, never ceases to amaze me and is even more apparent through the lens of the camera. The current panel is 3/4 complete and this flower is incredible! … Continue reading
Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, Spring Grove, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, pebbles, Purple, swirls
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On a dreary afternoon, we “petal”…………
Closing in on the “finish”(?)…….A few new ideas here but this becomes quite the challenge for variety by the time the outer areas are to be done!!!!That’s it til Monday…..a Harvest/Halloween gathering at the neighbor’s this evening and tomorrow afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, pebbles, Purple, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, Purple, Spring Grove, Sweet 16, swirls
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A Friday (top) finish and a ‘Back to it’………….
The “Nova Star” is officially a finish (at least as a ‘top’!)……… It measures a nice 80”x 80” (still not fond of the “square” idea) and DH’s “wing-span” had a bit of a difficulty holding it! You can trace this … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, Purple, Spring Grove, Sweet 16, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, flange, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Nova Star, pebbles, Purple, Spring Grove
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Decisions, decisions……….
This is where I’m at…..the smaller borders are attached and the floral finish will be a 10” outer border (pinned up at the moment on my design wall). This will give me a 78” square…..yes, square(!)……I really am not a … Continue reading
Another “Beginning”……….
“Dream Big”….Take #2, but this one will be stitched on my domestic/Juki 2010Q. LUV this machine!! Perfect FMQ (free motion quilting)! I’m using Glide thread, 60wt, for my top thread in gray (“Sterling”)……It appears to be a good blend/accent across … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, Purple, Spring Grove
Tagged Aurora, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel #2, Feathers, Festival of Quilts, FMQ, Glide 60, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Juki 2010Q, Spring Grove, thread painting
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