Tag Archives: Nova Star

Friday’s progress……………

Posted on October 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

Brought me to the outmost/larger triangles in the center section and, because I work on a sit-down machine, I need to mark a few registration lines for the ruler work that will come next week. A peek at where I’m … Continue reading →

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Execution…………….

Posted on October 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Is where I’m at. I have a ‘plan’……. and I began with ditch stitching all seams so all basting pins have been removed in the center area. For a sit-down quilter, starting to quilt in the center is always advised … Continue reading →

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Fall colors and a modification………

Posted on October 12, 2020 by treadlemusic

This past weekend was really gorgeous weather! So, hubbs and I just had to take a drive…again…..A glimpse of the Mississippi River… The roads are quite winding through all the bluffs surrounding this beautiful river Today’s winds will probably bring … Continue reading →

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Backtracking….a tad…….

Posted on October 9, 2020 by treadlemusic

To a project that’s been neglected for too long. Procrastination has reigned and I knew ideas/inspiration would come BUT I had to get to it!!! (See this link) Spending a day with my “doodle”/sketch book yielded a very satisfying direction……….. … Continue reading →

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A bit of a sneak peek…………..

Posted on September 3, 2020 by treadlemusic

‘Cuz it’s another upcoming gift. The “reveal” may be a while in coming but the layers are pin-basted and ready for Ms Sweetie. The pattern I used is “Nova Star” by Cindi McCracken Designs…  This was somewhat of a challenge … Continue reading →

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“Aurora” dreaminess……………

Posted on October 30, 2018 by treadlemusic

The dimension that’s created, when stitching is added to these “Dream Big” panels, never ceases to amaze me and is even more apparent through the lens of the camera. The current panel is 3/4 complete and this flower is incredible! … Continue reading →

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On a dreary afternoon, we “petal”…………

Posted on October 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

Closing in on the “finish”(?)…….A few new ideas here but this becomes quite the challenge for variety by the time the outer areas are to be done!!!!That’s it til Monday…..a Harvest/Halloween gathering at the neighbor’s this evening and tomorrow afternoon … Continue reading →

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A Friday (top) finish and a ‘Back to it’………….

Posted on October 26, 2018 by treadlemusic

The “Nova Star” is officially a finish (at least as a ‘top’!)……… It measures a nice 80”x 80” (still not fond of the “square” idea) and DH’s “wing-span” had a bit of a difficulty holding it! You can trace this … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions……….

Posted on October 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

This is where I’m at…..the smaller borders are attached and the floral finish will be a 10” outer border (pinned up at the moment on my design wall). This will give me a 78” square…..yes, square(!)……I really am not a … Continue reading →

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“Nova Star” is growing………………

Posted on October 24, 2018 by treadlemusic

With all of the tricky cutting and piecing……………….  the drama builds. From this…… to this… And, now some border decisions……… Maybe, but some other thoughts are surfacing! I hope you will return for the next “installment”………..

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It’s……A……”Nova Star”!!!……………..

Posted on October 23, 2018 by treadlemusic

With its beginnings found here. The ingredients are…………………… 1 Ivory “Dream Big” panel and some yummy coordinates for several borders plus this pattern: After a day of slicing/dicing the panel, layered with that dark olive green, I have the center … Continue reading →

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