Tag Archives: star

Still in “table topper” mode………..

Posted on January 9, 2021 by treadlemusic

As I hinted(?) in my last post, another star topper was pieced and at the ready. Ditch stitching commenced and ended up being every stinkin’ seam…….but, I just kept thinking about the fun that was right around the corner! Once … Continue reading →

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Stars…..a reoccurring theme……………..

Posted on April 15, 2020 by treadlemusic

Doesn’t everyone like stars? Whether they’re wonky, lone, Ohio, or any other imaginable variety. As my “left-overs” get fewer, the projects seem to be getting smaller (to accommodate these lesser amounts). This latest (I think table topper) is 36” square………………….An … Continue reading →

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The next step…………

Posted on May 12, 2019 by treadlemusic

Securing the fusible. This post and this photo gave you an idea of the proposed final setting but the next step is securing all those flower edges with a small (machine) blanket stitch and is the reason that this project … Continue reading →

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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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(Anything but) Wordless Wednesday……..

Posted on July 19, 2017 by treadlemusic

My week began with a “road trip” with the Spring Grove quilters to, first, Seed Savers Exchange outside Decorah, Iowa. A beautiful sunny day to be out and about.   Above is the visitor center where gardening items and, of course, … Continue reading →

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Now that the gifts are gifted…………..

Posted on December 26, 2016 by treadlemusic

I am free to share the delightful finishes…….. First, granddaughter’s table topper. Total fun and becomes an “I Spy” quilt for the 2 sweet great grands….      This is a great topper to use all those 5” charm packs we all … Continue reading →

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Hush hush projects in progress here………

Posted on November 25, 2016 by treadlemusic

How ‘bout where you are????? A tad difficult to share just in case there lurks……a recipient!!! hehehe………….. But, here’s a sneaky peek at a couple of my secrets……………      And……..     That’s it for today! Onward to the machine……….

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Sometimes a “dawning”…………..

Posted on November 4, 2016 by treadlemusic

Can be startling! Yup. Yesterday it ‘dawned’ on me that I had volunteered to demo the quilt basting technique I’ve been using these past few years at the next guild meeting….which is coming pretty quickly—and, well, a little prep would … Continue reading →

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Wordless(!) Wednesday……………………

Posted on October 28, 2015 by treadlemusic

Next up…..peek…………….

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