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Pin-basted and ready………

Posted on November 5, 2020 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Beautiful September weather……..

Posted on September 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

For so many activities………turkey hunting season will start shortly and the feathered critters are out for a casual stroll through my backyard……   Safe for the moment! Indoors, I’m blissfully stitching away………. Texture!!!!!!! Almost a “finish”…….details tomorrow for a “Friday … Continue reading →

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Sneaky peek…………

Posted on November 3, 2017 by treadlemusic

Yup….it’s “that” time of year. You know…..when projects take on an air of secrecy til THE day is upon us. “They” say ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. I’m not sure that that many words are appropriate in this … Continue reading →

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Vintage UFOs-Part 2…………..

Posted on July 27, 2017 by treadlemusic

First up: the sweet little blue & white piece that required the HQ “Glide” foot (previous post). Such embroidery as this……… really can prevent/inhibit close “echo” stitching, I’ve found, and this piece had quite a bit of raised/loopy thread. It … Continue reading →

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Finishing up UFOs……………

Posted on July 26, 2017 by treadlemusic

That have been lurking since….well, let’s just say a while! The first one is a little vintage piece I fmq on my Juki while in Texas (in March). You may check this post for details. I knew that the binding … Continue reading →

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Your thoughts on ‘shopping’?????

Posted on October 26, 2016 by treadlemusic

And, while I’m waiting for your lovely comments, I will tell you that I very much dislike that activity….unless…..there’s some type of fabric involved! Grocery shopping used to be more fun than these days. I’m not sure if it’s strictly … Continue reading →

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When “Traditional meets Modern” or Loose ends #2…….

Posted on June 13, 2015 by treadlemusic

Begun in this post, is now complete and gifted. The hexies were from a package of premade Moda hexies using fabrics from Aneela Hooey’s lines. I’m sure they work great as English paper piecing handwork but really weren’t as exact/identical … Continue reading →

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A little tease……

Posted on June 4, 2015 by treadlemusic

   Using Aurifil Mako 50. Ms Sweetie and I are having a glorious time on this little (soon to be) gifty.

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A little peek……

Posted on February 15, 2012 by treadlemusic

This little project will be a gift for some friends from the UK who are coming to the states to attend Daytona Bike Week. We will be joining them for a few days toward the end of the event. Their … Continue reading →

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