Tag Archives: Spring Grove

Days, er weeks, have passed…………

Posted on October 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

And I’m progressing on this pretty piece………. If you need to toddle back to it’s beginnings, please, follow this link. It contains the details of this piece (thread used, batting, etc). The outer edge of the border area will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, Aurifil, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, ruler work, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“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 →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser marker, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, pebbles, Purple, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, Nova Star, paisley, Purple, Spring Grove, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

When you have “geese”, you MUST have……….

Posted on October 20, 2018 by treadlemusic

FEATHERS!!!! Yup! And not just ordinary feathers…..glittery, gold, sparkly feathers! (To catch up on this little story, check out this post) So, using my absolute “fave” metallic (Superior Variegated Gold Metallic, #025), Ms. Sweetie and I began the transformation…….     It … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Another “Beginning”……….

Posted on October 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

“Dream Big”….Take #2, but this one will be stitched on my domestic/Juki 2010Q. LUV this machine!! Perfect FMQ (free motion quilting)! I’m using Glide thread, 60wt, for my top thread in gray (“Sterling”)……It appears to be a good blend/accent across … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, Purple, Spring Grove | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Beautiful summer days…….

Posted on July 18, 2018 by treadlemusic

Have a way of beckoning us outdoors so stitching is left in the shadows until those rainy days come. My quilt guild meeting, last Monday,  had a sparse “sharing” time….very unusual for this group! This gal visits the “give-away” table … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Grove | Tagged | Leave a comment

Warning….warning………

Posted on August 22, 2017 by treadlemusic

Photo heavy post ahead (yesterday’s guild meeting)………    These next photos have been stitched by a gal who just mustn’t take any time to sleep!!!!                                                                                                                   … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 10 Comments

Stitching, stitching, stitching………………

Posted on October 10, 2016 by treadlemusic

,Returning from the East Coast just in time to prep for some demo time in Spring Grove (MN) for an event called “Festival of Quilts”. Seven years ago this event was a combo quilt show and sale. Now, it’s evolved … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Design Wall Monday………….

Posted on May 30, 2016 by treadlemusic

My ‘friendship’ quilt blocks from my larger Spring Grove (MN) quilt group. Disappearing 4 Patch…….LUV!!!!………..                                    Way down the list of “coming up”!!!!!!!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Pictorial recap………………..

Posted on September 22, 2015 by treadlemusic

Of yesterday’s quilt meeting in Spring Grove (MN)…………….. This super neat creation was purchased at a thrift shop. The bodice/sleeves are one sweater and the collar and lower pieces are sweater pieces/parts that have been serged together. And, lastly, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 8 Comments

A photo recap………………

Posted on September 25, 2014 by treadlemusic

Of last Monday’s (local) quilt group meeting. It was at Margaret’s home. She is one of the original gals in this group and the teacher of the quilt class that resulted in our deciding to meet for all these years. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Inspiration found here………………….

Posted on September 15, 2014 by treadlemusic

Once again, the group’s gathering in Spring Grove (MN) produced so much creativity. The doors were open at 8:30 a.m. and those who wanted to sew brought their projects for QOV (Quilts of Valor) quilts. A couple of ‘shares’ from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

The day after the weekend before………

Posted on October 1, 2012 by treadlemusic

This past weekend was a busy one. Preparations for the demo on micro-stippling (to be done during the Festival of Quilts last Saturday in Spring Grove,MN) was done in earnest last Thursday and Friday. The car was loaded and off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Quilt guild today…….

Posted on September 17, 2012 by treadlemusic

Most groups, regardless of type, have a lot “on their plate” going in to the Fall. The Spring Grove (MN) quilt group is no exception. On September 29th there will be an event called the Festival of Quilts. Today’s meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 21 Comments