Tag Archives: Leah Day

A quick answer……Juki fmq foot…….

Posted on February 19, 2016 by treadlemusic

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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Continuing the “Feather Friday” thought………

Posted on February 7, 2015 by treadlemusic

I thought I would post some links that would illustrate where I seriously began my fmq (free motion quilting) journey and who were some of the major contributors. First off, I want to stress that each of us ‘see’ and … Continue reading →

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Have you experienced this???????

Posted on May 3, 2014 by treadlemusic

Aching back??? Aching/sore shoulders???? Hands, arms or wrists that are telling you “enough already”?? Well, after a day of quilting on either my Juki-DSM (domestic sewing machine) or, even, Ms Sweetie (HQ Sweet 16) I most definitely have! My ‘normal’ … Continue reading →

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Question……

Posted on October 2, 2012 by treadlemusic

“Micro-stippling”—What is it??? Where is it used???? A question asked; a new post to answer. Rather than adding links to answer this I will share what I have learned since first embarking on this facet of machine quilting. First off, … Continue reading →

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Quilt overload!!………

Posted on June 16, 2012 by treadlemusic

Yesterday myself and 3 other quilty friends headed out on a short road trip to Rochester, MN, for the state quilt show at the Mayo Civic Center. This show has always rivaled the Paducah show for quality, originality and sheer … Continue reading →

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For documentation…….

Posted on May 5, 2012 by treadlemusic

Yesterday, I finally finished the binding on the lattice quilt. Done! Yay! Loved doing it! Already thinking of another similar project…hmmmm..….     Am so totally “blown away” by the texture and see so many other design possibilities/applications. Have not … Continue reading →

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Almost done……..

Posted on May 1, 2012 by treadlemusic

This latest project, although small in size, has taken more time than any other I have done……but has given me the most pleasure! I am still intrigued by the whole “micro-stippling” technique and how the resulting texture is so well … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday and……

Posted on April 21, 2012 by treadlemusic

It’s become overcast and rainy. A great opportunity to spend time at the sewing machine getting back to using the FMQ technique begun when Leah Day initiated several of us into the skill of “micro-stippling”. Her project took us through … Continue reading →

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Field trip……

Posted on April 16, 2012 by treadlemusic

As mentioned in a previous post, today was the drive (65 miles, approx.) to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. It really was a perfect day for such a venture: chilly, overcast and a bit drizzly outside and Monday! A warm glowing … Continue reading →

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Finally finished…..

Posted on April 11, 2012 by treadlemusic

I have had such fun with this project…a huge “Thank you, Leah”!! I am so impressed by the successes being posted/linked on her site by each one who participated. This little quilt will be a table topper for me, a … Continue reading →

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Borders and test motif…….

Posted on March 26, 2012 by treadlemusic

The borders are on and the idea for the quilting motif, I think, will work out just fine. The full design will fit in the whole white squares and just the hearts will look good in the half-square triangles along … Continue reading →

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