Tag Archives: hangers

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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Friday Finish…..……..

Posted on February 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

My latest endeavor draws to a close. Begun here, it rapidly moved forward. First, quilting the back piece………. . On to the front……………Of course, it just must have some feathers……….    Using a Frixion marker, I lightly gave myself some guidelines. … Continue reading →

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Continuing the “Vintage Hanger” theme……..

Posted on February 3, 2018 by treadlemusic

With a bit of clarification. When the current blue & white project was begun, I had 1 pillowcase that had the blue flower embroidery and 1 pillowcase that had the beautiful blue crochet edging (and no embroidery). These items were … Continue reading →

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Stitching blue & white vintage…………

Posted on January 31, 2018 by treadlemusic

A piece that was last shown here will be my focus for the next days. The quilting on the back piece is completed. The backing for this part is a pretty blue/white pastel calico (stash) fabric. The bottom edge was finished … Continue reading →

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Testing……testing………

Posted on January 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

And a little ‘warm-up’ before stitching on the front panel of this hanger cover (that means I usually stitch the back panel first to get a bit of a “feel” for what is needed. See here for my previous hanger … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……Vintage…..Blue/white hanger….a beginning…………

Posted on January 24, 2018 by treadlemusic

    Stay tuned………….

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A hint of what’s to come………..

Posted on January 18, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yup….another pillowcase idea. First, to address a question of the size/width of the pillowcase/hanger that was used. The case was 18.5” and the hanger 16.5”. The next may be different. I’ve selected 2 cases…..1 has a wonderful embroidery & piping … 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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Vintage quilted covered hangers “How-to”……….

Posted on January 12, 2018 by treadlemusic

Taking this process step by step really makes me stop and think about how I do a project! Mostly, I just “wing it” and visualize/trouble-shoot the stages in my head, without much real “concrete” prepping! So, we’re off………. First: gather … 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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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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