Tag Archives: paisley

A finish…………….

Posted on May 20, 2019 by treadlemusic

Binding is on and so is the label…ready to have info added ………. The border is a feather/vine variation. Here’s a sketchbook doodle of the idea I had…… Some more photos……… The backing seemed to catch the light a wee … Continue reading →

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“Aurora”…final chapter………

Posted on November 5, 2018 by treadlemusic

The binding is on/stitched and this one is a “finish”………………………..The purple was perfect for binding… Just a reminder, the stitching was done on my Juki 2010, w/o any stitch regulation. This “Dream Big” version has become a favorite in this … 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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Quilt shop sighting……………..

Posted on October 11, 2016 by treadlemusic

No real surprise, hmmmm? On the last leg of our recent trek, we passed through Menasha, WI, with the intention of visiting just one more quilt shop…….”Primitive Gatherings”. I have been a follower of Lisa’s blog for quite a while … Continue reading →

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The “rest of the story”………

Posted on August 29, 2016 by treadlemusic

Is this beautiful ‘finish’ (which was gifted last Saturday)…….          The photos, above/below, do not do it justice. The ‘eggplant’ color is so rich I can’t seem to capture it correctly. The very beginnings of this one may be found here … Continue reading →

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Progress is always a good thing……..

Posted on June 2, 2016 by treadlemusic

At least when it comes to stitching….hmmm??? Quilt beginnings found here.   Am loving the texture!!!! Not sure what’s next……..the quilt will speak I’m sure!!!!

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Some days are spent in the ditch……..

Posted on May 31, 2016 by treadlemusic

Stitching, that is!!!!     My thread of choice is this beautiful Isacord………….. It was so nice to be working with the newly installed LED light strip (see here) from Inspired LED. I placed the on/off switch in a convenient spot … Continue reading →

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Next up…..a wedding quilt……..

Posted on May 29, 2016 by treadlemusic

For the client’s adult grandson. “Rail Fence”. I was asked by the client’s daughter (a gal I worked with) to complete this quilt for her mom as that task was not possible for her. The darkest ‘bars’ are an eggplant … Continue reading →

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The weather is……..

Posted on April 23, 2013 by treadlemusic

Less than desirable but is absolutely perfect for quilting (but, then, any weather is really suitable, in my estimation!) so another QOV finish was accomplished. This top was done by one of the gals in my quilt group and given … Continue reading →

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This says it all!!………

Posted on March 23, 2013 by treadlemusic

This QOV top was made by Yvonne, a member of the larger quilt group I belong to. She is one active lady who can think of more ways to use fabric than any other I know. Her “Starburst” (my name … Continue reading →

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A “self-challenge”………

Posted on March 4, 2012 by treadlemusic

When I began to really believe that even I could FMQ on the quilts I complete I wanted to jump pretty much right to doing those beautiful feathers I saw at the quilt shows I attended or observed on the … Continue reading →

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