Tag Archives: Hobbs Silk batting

It’s Friday, and………

Posted on June 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

I’ve not finished anything I’m at liberty to share (), but I have gotten 2 things ready to stitch….sandwiched and pinned……first, the smaller one is 10”x 15” and will (hopefully) finish in short order—it’s really speaking loudly!!!    Adding texture, … Continue reading →

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The gift is gifted…….the complete picture……

Posted on August 30, 2016 by treadlemusic

Last week I gave you little “peeks” at a gift that would find its way to a new home. That happened last Saturday and, now, a better picture………………Front.      Back     And a better close-up………….   The groom & bride’s initials … 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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Layering and sandwiching…..but first, a recap of sorts……..

Posted on May 9, 2016 by treadlemusic

The last few days have found me/us “MIA” in blogland…..and ‘net-land in general. Yup, technology is great when it’s working but sometimes critical links need replacing, which happened this morning, so we’re back up and running…..yay!!!! I hope y’all (oops……a … Continue reading →

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Loose ends……………….

Posted on June 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

That’s what happens when many projects are started, little blog peeks are posted and weekends intervene! So, here’s my version of attempting to finish what was begun a bit ago. First up……..The linen piece that started as a dupioni tension … Continue reading →

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A Little Start………..

Posted on May 21, 2015 by treadlemusic

First posted here, today started with this………… Then……………….. And, with a tad more thread play………….. That’s it for now as “life chores” are demanding attention!!!

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THE REVEAL & A GIVE-AWAY……………………

Posted on March 3, 2015 by treadlemusic

The wait is over!!!!!! Yay!!!!! All the “players” are in place…………………………. Take 1 fantastic quilt book, written by friend, Wendy Sheppard of “Ivory Spring”….                                       (Photo compliments of Landauer Publishing and for a signed copy, please, see Wendy’s blog here) … Continue reading →

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“Coneflower”Progress……………..

Posted on February 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

Was made today. Yesterday’s post gave a view all pin basted but now, well….. a couple of photos………….. The colors in the 2nd/above photo are a tad more accurate. All the fabrics used are dupioni silk (have I mentioned how … Continue reading →

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“Light Table Monday”…………

Posted on February 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

Ok, I know, it’s supposed to be “Design Wall Monday” but………there’s nothing on mine!!! So, currently, when you take 1 of these…………….and add 1 of these…………. you get this…………….  and add these……………… and, most definitely, these……………………………… and, of course, some … Continue reading →

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The big “Challenge” reveal…………….

Posted on May 16, 2014 by treadlemusic

For sometime now I’ve alluded to a project that’s been “under wraps” due to a future judging of the item. Yes, that day has finally arrived! The judging is taking place at this moment and all submissions will be available … Continue reading →

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