Tag Archives: Juki 2010Q

Can you really have too many????…………

Posted on July 25, 2019 by treadlemusic

Totes, that is. I, personally, don’t think so! And they make such great gifts!! This one went together so slick and the results are really professional!                Both these fabrics are from my stash….yay!  The Peltex 71F stiffener did a … Continue reading →

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Geese are flying……………

Posted on October 18, 2018 by treadlemusic

And not just outside my window! Yup, another digression. While at a quilt event a week ago (see here), I picked up another book and kit……just what this quilter needed! My good friend, Kati, was vending right next to me….her … Continue reading →

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Another “Beginning”……….

Posted on October 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

“Dream Big”….Take #2, but this one will be stitched on my domestic/Juki 2010Q. LUV this machine!! Perfect FMQ (free motion quilting)! I’m using Glide thread, 60wt, for my top thread in gray (“Sterling”)……It appears to be a good blend/accent across … Continue reading →

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Playtime—–came to an end……………

Posted on August 30, 2018 by treadlemusic

Before noon!! How could it go by so quickly??!!! 5 stars-feathered, narrow inner border-plumed, outer border—well, you will have to ‘call’ that one! And the ruler work=pure joy!!! Let’s begin…………with ditch stitching………….Yup, around each star and each side of that … 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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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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A short Friday follow-up……..

Posted on November 10, 2017 by treadlemusic

To give you the ‘rest of the story’/’big picture’ (actually, it’s a little picture) from Tuesday’s mug-rug post. You can read about this one’s beginnings here. And the completed cutie……a backing view..….     and a formal/front view………..     Happy weekend to you … Continue reading →

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Quilt binding…….my tip for the day…….

Posted on October 28, 2017 by treadlemusic

When faced with a quilt binding, all nicely pieced and pressed, in a heap on the floor, my mind wonders how am I going to apply it to the quilt edge without the binding twisting and kinking into an unmanageable … Continue reading →

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Not an “ordinary” Monday………………..

Posted on March 21, 2017 by treadlemusic

(Referring to my yesterday.) Nope!!!! Extraordinary!!!!! Any time I’m gifted with time to spend with others who share my passion for quilting……well…..those moments are special! The place was at nearby Mercedes, Texas, at the Llano Grande Park & Resort The gals … Continue reading →

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How can you go wrong with…………

Posted on December 1, 2016 by treadlemusic

Red and white?????? I mean….really!!!!!     This was an orphan block (from this quilt) that cried out for attention!! Stitched from a Missouri Star Pattern (Disappearing Pinwheel pattern, versions 3&4)…..quick, easy!! The pillow “envelope is simply done by cutting & … Continue reading →

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Stitching, stitching, stitching………………

Posted on October 10, 2016 by treadlemusic

,Returning from the East Coast just in time to prep for some demo time in Spring Grove (MN) for an event called “Festival of Quilts”. Seven years ago this event was a combo quilt show and sale. Now, it’s evolved … Continue reading →

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The “rest of the story”……………….

Posted on February 18, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yesterday’s tease really wasn’t nice….was it. A strange looking foot and some very nice looking rulers. Let me delve into this a bit more. My search for a “ruler foot” for my Juki 2010 has taken me to many sites. … Continue reading →

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Stitching leafy borders………………..

Posted on February 13, 2016 by treadlemusic

On my “Stacked 4-Patch” (see here). I decided that both designs (here)  would have a place in the yellow border that was made up of 4.25” tall half-square triangles and a 2.5” straight piece. The leafy motif would give me … Continue reading →

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