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IT’S BEEN ALMOST A MONTH??!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 20, 2020 by treadlemusic

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 →

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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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Part 4: Coming along nicely………..

Posted on August 7, 2020 by treadlemusic

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 →

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How ‘bout a “Fresh Start Friday”………..

Posted on June 22, 2018 by treadlemusic

After lunch with friends yesterday, a thrift shop visit was in order. The third Thursday is 1/2 price on everything for seniors……yay! I definitely qualify!! This little dresser scarf ($1) came home with me and found its way to Ms … 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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Vintage……Part 3…….almost finished……..

Posted on January 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

The journey is nearing its end. To catch up, see here and here. I laid the hanger on both the front and back (be sure to flip the hanger over, since these pieces need to be mirror images!) to double … Continue reading →

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Vintage…….Part 2………

Posted on January 13, 2018 by treadlemusic

If you’re just coming along for the ride on this journey, you may want to visit here, first. So, onward…….. #1 Take the sandwich that will be the “back” of the hanger. This is the one without your beautiful embroidery. … Continue reading →

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A Friday….er, Saturday Finish………..

Posted on May 28, 2016 by treadlemusic

Time has a way of getting away from me, so here’s the “finish” I meant to share 24 hours ago (previous post….. here)………….   This one was total “playtime”…….. really quite a simple stitching idea! The printed grid in the center … Continue reading →

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Progress is always a good thing……….

Posted on May 26, 2016 by treadlemusic

At least when it comes to stitching! The cloth, last posted here, is ready for its finishing border stitching. I had already decided to be daring(?) and stitch it out in an olive green colored Invisifil thread. The border is … Continue reading →

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There’s progress………………

Posted on May 23, 2016 by treadlemusic

On the non-vintage ‘50s cloth that I previously introduced to you. Why do I say “non” when describing a cloth that is probably of the same era as the pastel “Tulips” cloth that was just finished???? Well……this one graced the … Continue reading →

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A Friday Finish…………

Posted on May 20, 2016 by treadlemusic

Don’tcha just love those words??!!! To the beginnings of this little piece, see here, here, here, here and here. Sorry ‘bout all the links, poor organization on my part….thanks for ‘persevering’! Anyhow, here we are…..another Friday and this……………..  Have an … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……..with a note……..

Posted on May 18, 2016 by treadlemusic

And here’s the “note”…….the clips I use, when hand stitching the binding, are found only on-line at Office Depot…….found here………

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At the end of the day……………

Posted on May 13, 2016 by treadlemusic

This is about half complete………      I’ve switched to Invisifil 100wt light green and white thread for the top thread, continuing with the Essential Pro poly 70wt in the bobbin. This thin thread stitches beautifully (using a size 14 needle) on … Continue reading →

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It’s “Dimensional Friday”!!……………….

Posted on May 13, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yup…..This one’s coming along nicely. Outlining complete. Ready to give some attention to all that white background!!!!!! To be continued…………………………

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Throw-back Thursday………

Posted on May 12, 2016 by treadlemusic

But not too far back………last December the garage project (seen here) was halted at a skeleton stage for the winter. And, now, this is the view from our livingroom………..  Much better and definitely closer to the end!!!! Yay! So that’s … Continue reading →

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A “Wordless Wednesday” Vintage finish…………

Posted on March 30, 2016 by treadlemusic

(Begun here) Thread: (top)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (white), 70wt; Aurifil cotton (orange), 50wt. (Bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly (white & Turkey Red). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20). The doily is 7”in diameter and the total finish is 12” … Continue reading →

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Design (table) Monday……….

Posted on December 14, 2015 by treadlemusic

On a little table topper first shown here. A tad more “mod” approach is what I chose on this one. Variety is always welcome!!!       Thread: (top) Glide; (bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton (80/20). To … 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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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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A small step closer…….

Posted on September 29, 2013 by treadlemusic

To completing this beautiful quilt. After doing the swirly feathers in the setting triangles (see this post), I decided some type of ‘grid’ pattern was needed in the narrow green border to break up the feathers that will appear in … Continue reading →

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