Tag Archives: Juki TL2010Q

It’s MUG RUG MONDAY!!!!………………

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

With a vintage twist……of course!!!   Sandwiched and ready to go.          One completed; one to go……..  . Details- Thread (top and bobbin):Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20. Machine used: Juki 2010Q (domestic sewing machine). Mug … Continue reading →

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Moving to the border……….decisions……..

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

Last time I finished with the beginning of the end of the center portion/the vintage cloth itself. See here. The micro-stippling is complete. Photos…………….from this: to this:.  .  .   The dime helps to see the scale of the stitching…….contrast. … Continue reading →

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The next step……………….

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

In this vintage process is to emphasize the quilting motifs even more than they are at present. The quilt stitching, especially of a “whole cloth” type (mostly “negative” space) is most effective when the stitched motifs/designs are dramatically different in … Continue reading →

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Monday’s meanderings…………..

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

Further into “feather land”…………..  I’m thinking I’m really going to love these corner designs—-with the added plumes!!! . For those of you who may have missed my initial information:The machine I’m using is a Juki 2010Q, straight stitch (only) industrial … Continue reading →

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(Far from a) Friday Finish!!…………..

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

But having such a great time!!!! To catch up, see here. The center portion is reeeeeeelly close to a ‘finish’. I did the 4 sections that complete the center circle. Photo before stitching……   and after some ‘playtime’……   The obligatory back … Continue reading →

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Feathering………………

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

Yesterday’s start has taken the expected direction……..   Feathers, petals, and…….well, lots more fun ahead…. And the flip side……..   To see the unstitched beginning, see here. Thanks so much for tagging along on my (exciting to me) journeys. These results amaze … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday—-“Beginning”……..

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

 

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A new week and a new vintage stitchery…….

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

The vintage piece that’s next up is a 33” square piece I picked up in Harlingen (TX) at an event known as “Market Day on Jackson”. Several blocks of historic Jackson Street are dedicated to street vendors of various sorts … Continue reading →

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“Lollipops and Lemon Drops”………….

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Also referred to as the 2017 S.E.A.M.S. (SouthEast Area Machine Stitchers) Challenge…….the top is pieced,        the backing is prepped, binding is cut…..now, on to the “sandwiching”…… This story has 2 previous “installments”….here and here. More in a bit…………..

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One Word Wednesday……….TEXTURE…..

Posted on April 19, 2017 by
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Feathers……feathers………

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Now that I have your attention, I will do a quick recap of last Thursday’s Killer Bees quilt group’s sharing……….Another “sip and paint” finish (several of the “KB”s got together for a workshop of wine & brushing).   Another “Twist N … Continue reading →

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50s Vintage Cloth continued………..

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

You may remember this from here. Since this is being used in a talk I’m giving on Vintage FMQ, I’ll be leaving part of the cloth unstitched to show how fmq changes, and gives ‘life’, to these pieces.    This … Continue reading →

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50s Cloth….continued……..

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

This piece was sandwiched a while back in anticipation of stitching on it for my demo last Friday at the Killer Bees’ quilt show. Well, as often happens, my thoughts changed and this cloth has now found its way to … Continue reading →

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“Twist & Shout” a bit longer…………..

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

My Thursday workshop resulted in this demo top……..    and if I didn’t get right to the quilting (a “next project” is lurking!!!!!!!), it would get shelved…………oh no!!!!!! So, last Friday I managed to pin baste it (crawling on the floor to … Continue reading →

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A “Friday Finish”…on Wednesday!…….

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

I so love the sound of that!!! Backtracking a bit to the post here,, will bring you up to speed on this one. When I purchased this, last September in Kingsport, Tennessee, I just knew it would be a great … Continue reading →

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Almost a UFO no longer…………..

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

This vintage kitchen cloth is so-o-o-o close to a finish and I’m really liking it!!!! (Story continued from this post)    Just 2 more sides to finish the border….   The last 2 photos are what I decided on for the outer … Continue reading →

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A little kitchen vintage….moving right along……..

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

On this lovely 50s tablecloth from this demo/blog post and having sew much relaxing fun with the fmq. There’s no marking/stencils, just do whatever I feel like playing with….pebbles, outlining, “feather galaxy”, paisleys, “banana bunches”/”headbands”, etc.      This piece is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

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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One Word Wednesday…………….

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

“Peek”………………… (More info after gifting!!!)

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Finishing “loose ends”……………….

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Sigh………sometimes I wonder about myself!!! Looking back over my Texas projects, I realized I had not posted the actual finish of the Stacked 4 Patch quilt that I had done in a workshop in February! (insert another ‘sigh’………). To finally … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a little “bling”………

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

Is a good thing. This vintage piece first appeared here and here and looked ‘ok’ but I thought it needed a little “oomph”, so I added a bit of sparkle (which doesn’t really show off in these photos ‘cuz the … Continue reading →

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Vintage edge finish…………..

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

There are options to finishing the final edge of a vintage piece depending on how it will be displayed/used. If it’s been quilted on a background of colored fabric, batting and backing, a simple standard binding application would work fine. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (kinda)…………..

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

Photo progress/finish of this project. (Alert: photo heavy post!!!!)…………           Some back views……    The next question you may ask…..how will I finish the cut away backing/batting. Yup…..another “stay tuned”……………….. Thread: (Both top and bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro … Continue reading →

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(Not exactly) Design “Wall” Monday…………..

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

More like a WIP (work in progress), I guess! My “approach” to this piece is being worked out as I go. The center design was kind of a “no brainer” as the embroidery really provided the inspiration. (more photos may … Continue reading →

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Back to Vintage……..

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

This piece had been started a while back but pushed aside for more current “brainstorms”/workshops.   The center design takes its cues from the embroidered motifs on the piece. If you enlarge the above photo it’s easier to see just … Continue reading →

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A quick answer……Juki fmq foot…….

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

In answer to a question about the fmq foot I use on my Juki. I’ve modified the foot so that it doesn’t “hop” and just skims the surface of the quilt sandwich. Leah Day showed this modification on her blog … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……and……….

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

A huge tease………………..

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It fits!!!!!!!!! Wordless Wednesday………………….

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

(With room to spare!) From Ken’s Sewing in Alabama.

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A fun finish………………..

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

Not really a “vintage” piece, but a little (19” square) find at a thrift shop a while back (and first blogged here). I had brought white thread along to Texas but, now, needed blue, red and green plus a little … Continue reading →

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