Tag Archives: Sulky rayon thread

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 →

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“Two-fer” now …..DONE!…………..

Posted on August 25, 2016 by treadlemusic

Wow! Were these fun!!! Totally hand-guided, fmq (free motion quilting) feathers!!!! How could they not???? First posted here, they will be on their way to the binding process shortly. And a close-up front/back of one…….. Thread: (top) Sulky rayon, 40wt; … Continue reading →

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The studio is “whirring”…………………

Posted on February 21, 2015 by treadlemusic

I finished my client’s “Asian Lanterns” quilt (posted here) but it hasn’t been delivered yet so no photos allowed! Next up is a cute pink client’s quilt that will be a gift later in the Spring. I believe the pattern … Continue reading →

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Texture Tuesday…………………

Posted on November 18, 2014 by treadlemusic

Progress! The “Cardinal Quilt” has gone from this………. To this……………………….. For those of you who may not have been visiting for very long, I do hand-guided FMQ (Free Motion Quilting) on my Handi Quilter “Sweet Sixteen” (affectionately known as “Ms … Continue reading →

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What’s up………………….

Posted on November 17, 2014 by treadlemusic

Next…………This has been ready to go for quite a while. It’ll look lots better minus the basting pins!!!!!

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Hurricanes………….

Posted on October 28, 2014 by treadlemusic

T-shirt quilt, that is!!! A client/friend had been a teacher at our local high school until her retirement this past Spring and she had acquired a really neat collection of themed t-shirts. With her newly found “free time” she put … Continue reading →

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A sweet little flannel………….

Posted on October 24, 2014 by treadlemusic

Baby quilt that will be gifted soon to a yet-to-be-born little boy. I just love doing these little stitchings! Cloud soft flannel, both pieced top and backing, will be a cherished addition to the future layette. The client’s request was … Continue reading →

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Another finish……….

Posted on March 5, 2014 by treadlemusic

Yes, the “Carnation Quilt” is finally ready to be used!!! This quilt has been somewhat “in process” for way too long. I had already made a smaller version as a gift for DIL a few years ago. Some of my … Continue reading →

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Friday (close to) finish…………..

Posted on February 28, 2014 by treadlemusic

Another little bit of the “piano key” stitching on the outer border needs to be done and this will be a good finish. The only thing I marked (in water-erasable pen) are the swags, all else is either ruler work … Continue reading →

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WIP Wordless Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2014 by treadlemusic
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Getting closer……….

Posted on August 5, 2013 by treadlemusic

To the finish line for this quilt! I am really pleased with the outcome. Photos tell the story…………For some reason the thread in these photos appears to be red but it is  a Sulky rayon in white.  Just need to … Continue reading →

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