Tag Archives: Mary

A “Two-fer”……………

Posted on July 18, 2019 by treadlemusic

For a special client. Two wall quilt tops (one for her and one for a sweet gift) were brought to me and the fun began. The pattern is “Stitch Happens” by Kelli Fannen. I knew I … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Line Tamer, McTavishing, ruler work, Sweet 16 | Tagged client quilt, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, Hobbs Heirloom, Line Tamer, Mary, match sticks, ribbon candy, ruler, Stitch Happens | 6 Comments

A Pattern request……….

Posted on November 26, 2016 by treadlemusic

Has been made for a table runner/topper shown in my blog post here. It was this stunning white, grey and red ‘finish’ that Mary did…….. The directions/PDF is a free download and may be found here. It was designed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged free pattern, Mary, Quick Curve Ruler, Sew Kind of Wonderful, table topper/runner, trees | 3 Comments

Out-the-door……and a tutorial………

Posted on September 3, 2016 by treadlemusic

That’s where this little beauty went…….. Now, a couple of last pieces of info to finish up. Thread……The blue sky background was my fave Glide, in the color of the wings…….. I wasn’t exactly sure how this would work, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angel, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Essence, Feather Galaxy, Feathers, Fil-Tec Essence, FMQ, Invisifil thread 100 wt, Karens Quilts Crows and Cardiinals, Line Tamer ruler, Mary, pearls, pebbles, Sulky "Holoshimmer", Sulky 'Sliver', Sweet Sixteen, tutorial | 9 Comments

One Word Wednesday……TEXTURE!!!!!………

Posted on August 31, 2016 by treadlemusic

I know I’ve said it so many times already but, quilts/quilted pieces just come alive with the final stitching “ingredient” ………..from this……… ……..to this……… I never cease to be amazed!!!!! LOL!!! Threads: (top) {dress}Invisifil,100wt,poly & {wings} Sulky ‘Sliver-Holoshimmer’; (bobbin) Connecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angel, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Essence, Feathers, Fil-Tec Essence, FMQ, Invisifil thread 100 wt, Line Tamer ruler, Mary, pearls, pebbles, Sulky "Holoshimmer", Sulky 'Sliver', Sweet Sixteen | 12 Comments

“Angelic” progress……….

Posted on August 29, 2016 by treadlemusic

Was made on this client’s quilt. It’s approx. 48” in diameter and has many bias edges in those stitchings!!!! The beginnings of this may be found here. The wings are the current areas being “feathered”………….. The pinkish … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angel, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Essence, Feathers, Fil-Tec Essence, FMQ, Line Tamer ruler, Mary, pearls, pebbles, Sulky 'Sliver', Sweet Sixteen | 5 Comments

First steps……………….

Posted on August 20, 2016 by treadlemusic

In this next project (first shown at the end of this post), stabilizing the sandwich so that I can manipulate it under the needle of my Sweet 16 without the sandwich shifting or creating pleats/puckers somewhere in the initial process. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angel, Essence, Feathers, Fil-Tec Essence, FMQ, Line Tamer ruler, Mary, Sweet Sixteen | 6 Comments

A “finish” and a “start”…………..

Posted on August 3, 2016 by treadlemusic

The ‘start’ of this “finish” may be found here. This lap (57”x 74”) sized quilt was another relaxing one to stitch. On to the photos………….. And, since the above snapshot really doesn’t show the stitching…………. I just love the movement … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged agel, Anita's quilt, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Glide, Lecien, Mary, Sweet Broderie Pinwhee, Sweet Sixteen, swirls custom | 9 Comments

A Feathered Finish…………………

Posted on October 8, 2015 by treadlemusic

To continue yesterday’s progress (here), and looking very good……. . This was a block-of-the-month, sponsored by JJ Stitches of Sun Prairie,WI. Quite a stunning pattern, don’t you think?? My client had to work through a few errors in some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged client's quilt, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Fairfield Batting, Glide, JJ Stitches Quilt Shop, leaf feather, Mary | 13 Comments

The next (client) quilt………

Posted on October 1, 2015 by treadlemusic

Stitching has begun…………….. test…….test…….test…….. Lookin’ good…………….. Loving the texture…..it can only get better!!!! Details to follow………………………………….

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged leafy feathers, Mary, vines | 6 Comments

“Tutorial Thursday”……………..

Posted on July 9, 2015 by treadlemusic

In answer to inquiries as to how the 2 FMQ block designs were achieved in the “Forest and Loon” quilt I just completed (see here). Please, follow along as I give you the photo step-by-step process I followed. First design, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Forest and Loon Quilt, frixion pen, HST, leaf design, leafy feathers, Mary, tutorial | 12 Comments

Is it a “saga” yet?????…………

Posted on July 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aurifil, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Forest and Loon Quilt, Isacord, Marathon thread, Mary | 13 Comments

Wordless Wednesday…………………….

Posted on July 1, 2015 by treadlemusic

The last 2 are the very interesting batik backing. The rest of the cream blocks today.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged batik, Forest and Loon Quilt, frixion pen, leaf design, Mary | 10 Comments

End of the day wrap up………………

Posted on June 29, 2015 by treadlemusic

It’s had its ups and downs…..a bit of “frogging” to break the monotony of “smooth sailing”!!! All’s well, though and it will be waiting in the morning. And a couple of back photos……………… The “leafy feather” motif is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged batik, Forest and Loon Quilt, leafy feathers, Mary, Rhianon Taylor | 10 Comments

“Forest & Loon” progress………..

Posted on June 29, 2015 by treadlemusic

First begun here, there will be some FMQ fun today!!! The initial marking (minimal) has been done………….. And the test motif is completed…………….. This idea was posted on Fb a few days ago, by bloggy friend Rhianon Taylor (you MUST … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Forest and Loon Quilt, leafy feathers, Mary | 5 Comments

Next up………….

Posted on June 25, 2015 by treadlemusic

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 →