Tag Archives: Glide 60

Another “Beginning”……….

Posted on October 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

“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 →

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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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“Oak Ridge” happenings……………

Posted on December 21, 2017 by treadlemusic

Just for clarification, that’s the name of the ridge (mini mountain??) that we live on, nestled among oak, hickory, black walnut, elm, pine and miscellaneous other tree varieties in an area known as the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest … Continue reading →

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Secret reveal…..part 2……………

Posted on December 12, 2017 by treadlemusic

It’s now safe to share these with you all……..    Each has gone to separate homes. These beautiful vintage pillowcases were just begging for “new life” and, now, they will be loved in a whole new way. Some close-ups were posted … Continue reading →

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Gifts given….now, time for a “reveal”………

Posted on December 11, 2017 by treadlemusic

The first “hints” are here and here. A huge vintage playtime for me and was gifted last Sunday afternoon at my smaller, local quilt group. Our annual Christmas gathering was totally joyous and without weather complications! In fact, fun enough … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday….from a Vintage perspective……

Posted on November 15, 2017 by treadlemusic

     Note: this is the first project I’ve done with Glide 60 wt thread……..wonderful to work with, perfect tension, great finish!

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