Tag Archives: military quilt

Starting the next project……….

Posted on August 11, 2019 by treadlemusic

On a weekend doesn’t usually happen around here but I had a few moments so………………….. Making the “sandwich” and ready for the stitching…………. It’s a military quilt that was pieced by a friend who isn’t able to finish it due … Continue reading →

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A military quilt finish……………

Posted on August 14, 2016 by treadlemusic

My larger guild group still does military quilts (not ‘QOV’) and this is the most recent, finished this morning before church. It’s an original piecing by Yvonne, using a shirt that was given her by a member of the family … Continue reading →

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Friday Finish……………….

Posted on June 17, 2016 by treadlemusic

Military quilt #2. (see here for #1)    A simple swirl stitching seemed to be the best approach to this one. Thread: (top) Rheingold by Madeira, 40wt; (bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: cotton/poly.

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Updates and current happenings………….

Posted on June 16, 2016 by treadlemusic

First up: the garage project. Began last April (see this post) and not-so-rapidly advanced to this and then this Spring became this, is now THIS……..   The siding is coming along nicely as DH works on it between the recent deluges!!!! … Continue reading →

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