Tag Archives: Grid stitching

Still in small project mode……..

Posted on September 24, 2020 by treadlemusic

And enjoying these moments. One of the groups I belong to is making placemats for each of the people who take part in a local “Senior Meals” group. The mats will be a real table brightener with one side being … Continue reading →

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A Friday finish……….

Posted on September 18, 2020 by treadlemusic

A satisfying way to end the week! This little project began (in my head!) last Wednesday as the perfect gift for an upcoming special day. The idea was inspired by a cute little quilt in this magazine: Are you familiar … Continue reading →

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Part 7: A Glimpse of the “finish line”…….

Posted on August 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Part 5: I Love it when…….

Posted on August 8, 2020 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Seeing stars and other secret stitchings……….

Posted on November 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yes, it certainly is that time of year when blog posts of current projects become a challenge. We want to see all the wonderful creations that will emerge from others’ studios BUT…how to do this without compromising any future surprise?? … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, ruler work, Spring Grove, stars, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

“Aurora”…final chapter………

Posted on November 5, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Onyx “Dream Big”……..

Posted on November 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

Has found its home………….. Have thoughts of Christmas giving entered your planned stitching? Or are you one who works on such projects all year long?? Til next we meet………………

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A Friday Finish!!!…………………..

Posted on June 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

Always a great way to end the week!!! This post (just 1 week ago!) is the beginning of the stitchery and contains all the details (thread/batting, etc).   and the “rest of the story”…………

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Progress…………

Posted on June 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

On this little vintage piece is going well. I’ve reached the point where I need to trim the batting and backing. I cut away the batting so that the edge is just behind the crochet edging…………………………………….. The backing is trimmed … Continue reading →

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Monday’s progress…….

Posted on June 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

After a weekend of absolutely no stitching—–but with glorious weather! Today’s advancement is in the feather department and I am so loving the direction this is going…..   Using the double layer of cotton/poly is really producing dimension! If you would … Continue reading →

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Vintage…..Part 4….a Finish………

Posted on January 17, 2018 by treadlemusic

Mid-week and it’s a “Finish”! This post will give you the “back tracking” info to the beginning.   Switching to my little machine for a zig-zag edge finish……. and back to the Juki to hem the opening for the hanger hook … Continue reading →

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