Tag Archives: Invisafil

Next up…………….

Posted on December 3, 2016 by treadlemusic

Another “row quilt” with a beachy theme…….gotta luv it, hmmmmm??? This one is more lap sized. The dimensional creativity is (again) amazing!!!! (see previous quilt project here)       A bit of “ditch stitchin’” will be needed before the real fun … Continue reading →

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Unity with diversity…………..

Posted on November 18, 2016 by treadlemusic

And, no, this post is not going the “political route” (although, at this juncture, “Unity with diversity” is exactly what is needed in this country/world!). The challenge of the current quilting project has been to stitch each section individually but … Continue reading →

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Reeeeeeeeeeely close……………..

Posted on November 17, 2016 by treadlemusic

To finishing this beauty. Photo “proof”………… Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament,Isacord, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20 “Click” on any photo to enlarge. Til next we meet……………………………….

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Thread is flying……………….

Posted on November 10, 2016 by treadlemusic

In my quilty world. I will be posting about this current project for a while yet! Oh…..by the way, have I mentioned that this beauty is approximately 90”x 103”???? Yup. And so many different “ingredients!!! It’s not boring, that’s for … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday and 2 more rows………..

Posted on November 9, 2016 by treadlemusic

(Previous rows found in link). New rows below………. Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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Continuing the texture explosion…………

Posted on November 8, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yup. I’ll let these photos tell the story (begun here)………………      The back………………  Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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Texture!!!!!!

Posted on November 7, 2016 by treadlemusic

I love it!!!!! Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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“Trailing Vines” it is…………

Posted on April 30, 2015 by treadlemusic

The story of this client’s quilt began at the end of Tuesday’s post, here.                                                     … Continue reading →

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Red and White Final…………..

Posted on October 22, 2014 by treadlemusic

Missouri Star Quilt Co. “Disappearing Pinwheel…version 3” is completed (you can find the beginnings of this quilty journey here)…….stitched, washed and beautifully crinkly……………………….  The lighting was not the best for the above photo so there’s a ‘ton’ of color distortion. … Continue reading →

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One (or more) Word Wednesday………………

Posted on October 15, 2014 by treadlemusic

Silence. Quiet. No talking. NOT!!!! This is the 2nd Disappearing Pinwheel quilt….version 3 (read about version 4 here). Unlike the last red/white, I’m back to Ms. Sweetie (HQ Sweet 16) and ‘motoring’ right along. Totally different “feel” to this one!!!!! … Continue reading →

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A “Whole Cloth Challenge”…..c’mon, join the fun……….

Posted on June 20, 2014 by treadlemusic

In my last post, I posted photos of two pieces of “Radiance” fabric (55%/45% cotton/silk) and alluded to a challenge. Well, here’s the details. It’s open to everyone who would like to join in…..whether using a DSM (domestic sewing machine) … 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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(Almost) Finished Friday……………

Posted on April 25, 2014 by treadlemusic

Yes, I’m still here and quilting but some “life issues” have taken me away from the machine the last few days. Posts may be a bit sporadic ‘til we can come to some type of resolution. Sorry for the “mystery”. … Continue reading →

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A QOV (Quilt of Valor) finish………………..

Posted on April 10, 2014 by treadlemusic

That is one of my favorites! I first posted about it here and was somewhat unsure how the stitching would turn out or what direction it would take. I have to say….it was a fun quilt to do that started … Continue reading →

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Quilt/Road trip…….

Posted on July 10, 2012 by treadlemusic

Each year the larger quilt group I belong to takes a day trip to several quilt shops in the tri-state area (MN,WI,IA). Yesterday was THE day! Boarding our beautiful coach bus in Houston (MN), at 6:30 a.m., myself, and 5 … Continue reading →

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