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To (almost) finish the snowflake tale………

Posted on December 26, 2017 by treadlemusic

I left off with the task of stitching something beyond the surrounding feather motifs….. Taking some of the fullness away, along with toning down some of the ‘shine’ would help to highlight those feathers. Since, I’m stitching this on my … Continue reading →

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What to stitch/quilt???…..

Posted on December 24, 2017 by treadlemusic

Isn’t that a loaded question?? Practicing the “how”, 15 minutes each day, is comparatively easy but the “what” can baffle a body (and, possibly, bring about the dreaded ‘quilter’s block’!). At this point, stepping back a bit, putting ‘fresh eyes’ … Continue reading →

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Meet “Suzy Snowflake”………..

Posted on December 22, 2017 by treadlemusic

Introduced in yesterday’s post. As I was doing some bead work, all I could think of was the (very) old winter song from 1951, and sung by Rosemaryy Clooney, “Suzy Snowflake”. Check out these 2 links….one, more Currier & Ives/Rosemaryy … Continue reading →

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“Oak Ridge” happenings……………

Posted on December 21, 2017 by treadlemusic

Just for clarification, that’s the name of the ridge (mini mountain??) that we live on, nestled among oak, hickory, black walnut, elm, pine and miscellaneous other tree varieties in an area known as the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday………………….

Posted on November 9, 2015 by treadlemusic

I’m moving along nicely on this one from last Monday. When I got to the  “finished flimsy” stage, I decided that, although I had purchased enough 10” squares and a piece of purple batik for the outside border, a second … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……………….

Posted on November 4, 2015 by treadlemusic

Continuing “Design Wall Monday”.

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EEK!!!!!!!…Is this really happening???………………

Posted on September 28, 2015 by treadlemusic

Well, in a word….yes! A friend requested that I make this for her (to gift) after seeing it on a Pinterest board. So, I guess, I just made a huge leap forward, hmmmm???         A quick ‘shot’ … Continue reading →

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(Quilt) Top together Tuesday…………

Posted on July 28, 2015 by treadlemusic

From this to this………………………….. And the perfect piece of Moda fabric for the binding & backing with the matching “Peach” Glide thread……….. I do believe that there’s a (quilt) sandwich with some stitching fun in the near future!!!!!!!

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Design Wall Monday, WIP, UFO…………….

Posted on July 27, 2015 by treadlemusic

All combined into one project that will be finished soon! “Sweet Broderie Pinwheels” by Lecien Fabrics has been lurking in my sewing space since last fall (see here)!    The rows are together, next up…..join the rows/corner stones. Stay tuned………………………………

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