Tag Archives: stars

Progress report…………

Posted on April 16, 2020 by treadlemusic

Going well. Only paused to make some more masks. Onward………yesterday’s sketchbook idea is gradually becoming reality………………………. This is being done free-hand (on my Juki 2010Q) with minimal registration markings…… Now, to further make these motifs “pop”, some background fill in … Continue reading →

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Stars before Birds……………..

Posted on March 2, 2020 by treadlemusic

Before the “Bird Watching” quilt (previous post), another kit was gotten out of my stash. “Seeing Stars” was a surprise to me, in that I rather enjoyed all the smaller HST (half square triangle) piecing that made up the star-in-star … Continue reading →

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There’s just something so appealing about…………

Posted on May 22, 2019 by treadlemusic

Star themed quilts…..what do you think? They can be done with a more traditional look but adapt so well to a more modern setting. “Martha Washington Star” (see here) seems to have the comfy cozy more traditional “feel”. The fun … Continue reading →

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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..

Posted on February 2, 2019 by treadlemusic

Although, I really haven’t been working on this quilt all that long it seems like forever (in my world!)..only 3 weeks! Some photos to finish this one…………    I was able to share this at the last “Killer Bees” group … Continue reading →

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Closing in on a finish……………..

Posted on January 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

But first, I’ve been asked about the pattern for this piecing. It’s “Grandma’s Stars” pattern. I purchased this as a kit a few years back but the pattern is still available for purchase from Connecting Threads at this link.   … Continue reading →

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2 out of 3……………….

Posted on January 24, 2019 by treadlemusic

Borders completed. (To see the center completion, see this post.) The first/narrow border was ditch stitched and will remain unquilted. The 2nd/green border is now “feathered”. Quilting on a print such as this one will not show off the actual … Continue reading →

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Friday (Happy) Finish…………

Posted on August 31, 2018 by treadlemusic

For the story that began here…… Thread:(top & bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom, cotton/poly.  Note: For more information on the 14″ Slim Ruler I used when ditch stitching this topper, contact Kelly Cline through info supplied … Continue reading →

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Playtime—–came to an end……………

Posted on August 30, 2018 by treadlemusic

Before noon!! How could it go by so quickly??!!! 5 stars-feathered, narrow inner border-plumed, outer border—well, you will have to ‘call’ that one! And the ruler work=pure joy!!! Let’s begin…………with ditch stitching………….Yup, around each star and each side of that … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday (on Thursday!)……….

Posted on August 30, 2018 by treadlemusic

TESTING………………..

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A productive afternoon………….

Posted on August 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

And this little table topper (30”x 12”) is ready to quilt….yay!!! Close-up…….. All the fabrics are from my stash and are without any selvage information. After I got past the idea of working with such small pieces (and I know … Continue reading →

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To square or not to square………….

Posted on August 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

When the UNfinished block/HST (half square triangle) needs to be 2”, yes! we need to square!!! New, quick little project in the ‘works’………

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Quilts on parade……..

Posted on February 6, 2017 by treadlemusic

A little while back, the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild held their yearly quilt event on South Padre Island(TX). I scooted in for a quick look/see the first morning and here are just a few of my faves…………         The last … Continue reading →

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Some ruler work and……………

Posted on December 5, 2015 by treadlemusic

Leafy feathers complete the second border on the quilt in progress. Previous progress found here.   This is a backing photo (on the left side of the photo) folded to the right side of the quilt (on the right). Yes, … Continue reading →

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The next step………………..

Posted on December 3, 2015 by treadlemusic

Involves a bit more doodling to come up with a stitching design for the batik fabrics in my “Seeing Starz” quilt. The leafy feathers were so much fun, and very much “in my comfort zone” (love all kinds of feathers!!!!) … Continue reading →

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Marking a quilt………………..

Posted on December 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

Always brings up questions. What’s the best tool? Will it be able to be removed completely? Will the quilt need laundering before the markings are no longer there? In the current quilt I’m working on, my marking tool of choice … Continue reading →

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Finally, seeing stars!!!………….

Posted on December 1, 2015 by treadlemusic

The good kind, that is! Some “me” time fun for a bit this afternoon. I’m starting on the piecing I first showed you, ummmm…….a whole month ago!!!! (See here) So many things going on and, well, you know cuz I’m … 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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Design Wall Monday………………….

Posted on November 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

“Disappearing Hour Glass”, as shown by Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company (video tutorial). I used half of a pack of 10” squares, “Quilters’ Candy”, from Connecting Threads to make 20 blocks. That does allow enough squares left over … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Finished Friday……………

Posted on April 25, 2014 by treadlemusic

Yes, I’m still here and quilting but some “life issues” have taken me away from the machine the last few days. Posts may be a bit sporadic ‘til we can come to some type of resolution. Sorry for the “mystery”. … Continue reading →

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The texturizing continues…………

Posted on April 19, 2014 by treadlemusic

A “photo heavy” post………….. Again, if you would like to see my preliminary thoughts on this one, here is the photo/doodling that I did ………….. Thank you for visiting and, please, stop by again. I always enjoy and appreciate your … Continue reading →

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Lots of stitching later………….

Posted on April 19, 2014 by treadlemusic

We go from this………. To this…………………………………………….. And this…………………………………………….. And this…………………………………………….. Taking photos at night with incandescent lighting is NOT my “thing”!!!! Sorry, but you get the idea. I think a bit more stitching in the center (maybe) and then on … Continue reading →

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Seeing stars…again……………

Posted on April 16, 2014 by treadlemusic

I’m just getting to know this next little gem. It’s a client’s quilt with pieced stars set in a sort of Irish Chain setting. As I’ve said before, I need a little dialog to determine my stitching direction. Between whom?…you … Continue reading →

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Playing………

Posted on June 29, 2012 by treadlemusic

With stars!Probably not the final placement…..maybe a tweak or two!

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