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Tag Archives: Isacord
October!!! Really!!!????…………
And stash raiding continues. In my last post I share some placemats for a senior dining group in a nearby town and, after thinking a bit, thought it might be a day-brightener for our local folks who receive the “Meals … Continue reading
Progress report…………
Going well. Only paused to make some more masks. Onward………yesterday’s sketchbook idea is gradually becoming reality………………………. This is being done free-hand (on my Juki 2010Q) with minimal registration markings…… Now, to further make these motifs “pop”, some background fill in … Continue reading
Posted in bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, matchsticks, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, Star quilt, stars, table topper, Texas, Uncategorized
Tagged Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, Star quilt, stars, table topper, Texas
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Stars before Birds……………..
Before the “Bird Watching” quilt (previous post), another kit was gotten out of my stash. “Seeing Stars” was a surprise to me, in that I rather enjoyed all the smaller HST (half square triangle) piecing that made up the star-in-star … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, FMQ, Isacord, lap quilt, Ms Juki, paisley, Star quilt, stars, Texas
Tagged Charity, Connecting Threads Essential Pro, donation, FMQ, Isacord, Juki 2010, kit, paisley flower, stars
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Just a simple Single Irish Chain……………….
Took on a very different look! I had in mind the mantra “keep it simple”, but…………something just happened when this sandwich was slid under Ms Juki’s needle!!! It’s humble beginnings: began to morph………….the center portion (initially, in my head) was … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, feather swirls, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, matchsticks, Ms Juki, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, table topper
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, matchsticks, Ms Juki, ruler work, table topper, tablecloth, Texas
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Next up……..
A simple single Irish chain. Another Connecting Threads kit (from eons ago) that has been languishing in a (very much out-of-control) stash! Simple piecing/small project……approximately 46” square…….. Stay tuned…..decisions to be made: What to stitch???? Thread: (top & bobbin) Isacord. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, matchsticks, Ms Juki, ruler work, table topper, tablecloth, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads kit, Isacord, Juki, leafy feathers, matchsticks, ruler work, single Irish chain, Texas
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A simple finish…………….
On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading
Posted in baby quilt, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Texas
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A simple finish…………….
On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading
Posted in baby quilt, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Texas
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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..
Although, I really haven’t been working on this quilt all that long it seems like forever (in my world!)..only 3 weeks! Some photos to finish this one………… I was able to share this at the last “Killer Bees” group … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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Closing in on a finish……………..
But first, I’ve been asked about the pattern for this piecing. It’s “Grandma’s Stars” pattern. I purchased this as a kit a few years back but the pattern is still available for purchase from Connecting Threads at this link. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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2 out of 3……………….
Borders completed. (To see the center completion, see this post.) The first/narrow border was ditch stitched and will remain unquilted. The 2nd/green border is now “feathered”. Quilting on a print such as this one will not show off the actual … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
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One Word Wednesday: Progress………….
From this…………. To this…….. What’s next?? Stayed tuned…….
Posted in Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, swirls, Texas
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The completion of………………
Any project always brings mixed emotions. Satisfaction in the finishing/rescue of another vintage piece, the anticipation of “what’s waiting on the horizon” and bidding farewell to a “friendship” that grew as I spent all those delightful hours listening/getting to know … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Isacord, match-stick, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
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“Quilt as desired………..”
What happens to you when you read those words? A “blank canvas” staring at you can be an intimidating thing! At the end of a set of piecing directions, some magazines have provided wonderful diagrams/suggestions for this next step in … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
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To (almost) finish the snowflake tale………
I left off with the task of stitching something beyond the surrounding feather motifs….. Taking some of the fullness away, along with toning down some of the ‘shine’ would help to highlight those feathers. Since, I’m stitching this on my … Continue reading
What to stitch/quilt???…..
Isn’t that a loaded question?? Practicing the “how”, 15 minutes each day, is comparatively easy but the “what” can baffle a body (and, possibly, bring about the dreaded ‘quilter’s block’!). At this point, stepping back a bit, putting ‘fresh eyes’ … Continue reading
The “rest of the story”….a very happy ending…….
(Story beginnings found here and here) It’s County Fair time in Houston County! And the judging has been completed!!!!!! I haven’t congratulated her..yet..’cuz I just know that she is very busy with her other fair showings. Along with the … Continue reading
Today is: ONE WORD (almost) WEDNESDAY!!!………………
TEXTURE…………….. “Tessellation” piecings are always a fun visual. (a pattern that contains 1 figure shape that fits together without gaps between the shapes=tessellation) For a free pattern of this piecing, go to Jeni Baker’s blog “In … Continue reading
Design Wall Monday……….
And this sweet little quilt (42”x54”) was made by an enthusiastic quilter-of-tomorrow…………….she chose the thread color….. so much fun, hmmmmm?? And the quilting pattern was decided…..(my fave!) “Funky Feather Swirl”(link includes the tutorial)…… (Click on the photo above … Continue reading
The “rest of the story”………
Is this beautiful ‘finish’ (which was gifted last Saturday)……. The photos, above/below, do not do it justice. The ‘eggplant’ color is so rich I can’t seem to capture it correctly. The very beginnings of this one may be found here … Continue reading
Sometimes simpler is better…………..
Machine quilting……a subject that didn’t even exist years ago has been taken to levels that almost defy what could ever have been imagined! The artistry, complexity and creative skill level seen at today’s quilt events, at times, evokes such amazement … Continue reading
One Word Wednesday……………….
Progress!………… Unfortunately, the color is a bit “whacko” in those photos, but you get the idea. See this post for more info.
Design wall Monday………..
Actually, it’s a finish. I guess I was in “high gear” today!!! Managed to do a quick house clean, 2 loads of laundry, a pillowcase for a military quilt and quilted this “Hunters Star” quilt (pieced by a guild member). … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, feather swirl, FMQ, Hunters Star, Isacord, QOV
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A Tuesday finish…………
This little 15” square “Vera” napkin (thrifted a couple of weeks ago) is now a completed little topper! Yay!! I had purchased it for a demo this past weekend at an event called UffDa Fest/Festival of Quilts. (follow the link … Continue reading
Is it a “saga” yet?????…………
I mean the “Forest and Loons” quilt. I hope not ‘cuz this is one enjoyable quilting (for me!). I finished the leaf motifs on the cream (checked), tone-on-tone blocks and did half of the remaining center blocks (that had fairly … Continue reading
Next up………….
Another client quilt…..in fact, very similar to the one posted here. Yup, the last one was a special gift but this one is for her DH. I think I’ll call this one “Forest and Loon Quilt #2”. Enough fabric had … Continue reading
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Tagged batik, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Forest and Loon Quilt #2, Isacord, Mary
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Wordless Wednesday: Client Finish………………..
Thread: (top) Aurifil & Isacord (bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20) Note: Click on photo to enlarge
Loose ends……………….
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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Tagged Feather Galaxy, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Silk batting, Isacord, Juki, linens, pebbles, silk, Sulky Viskose, swirls custom
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Bouncing………
Between what I should be doing and what I want to do. Hmmmmmmm……..Photos of the “want”………….. A “texture” pic……………….. Now, a little lunch and off to do some garage sorting……ugh!!!!!!
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Tagged Feather Galaxy, Isacord, linens, pebbles, silk, Sulky Viscose.feather swirl
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THE REVEAL & A GIVE-AWAY……………………
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
A Tale of Two………wall quilts……………..
Yes, these two are finished (as far as I am involved). The tale began here as a refreshing respite from the view of the “white stuff” that is covering the countryside. And, yes, these are “Jack in the Pulpits”. Now, … Continue reading
I present: “Coneflower”……………
A couple of close-ups……… And the “big picture”……………………… The colors are fairly true…….the yellow/upper background may be lighter, more ‘wheat’ colored, though. The top is all Dupioni Silk. Batting: Hobbs Wool over Silk. (The dimension/texture is amazing! Thread: Isacord poly, … Continue reading
“Coneflower”Progress……………..
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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Tagged Aurifil, coneflower, dupioni silk, Hobbs Silk batting, Hobbs wool batting, Isacord
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“Light Table Monday”…………
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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