Tag Archives: Sulky ‘Sliver’

Out-the-door……and a tutorial………

Posted on September 3, 2016 by treadlemusic

That’s where this little beauty went……..  Now, a couple of last pieces of info to finish up. Thread……The blue sky background was my fave Glide, in the color of the wings……..  I wasn’t exactly sure how this would work, but … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday……TEXTURE!!!!!………

Posted on August 31, 2016 by treadlemusic

I know I’ve said it so many times already but, quilts/quilted pieces just come alive with the final stitching “ingredient” ………..from this………         ……..to this………      I never cease to be amazed!!!!! LOL!!! Threads: (top) {dress}Invisifil,100wt,poly & {wings} Sulky ‘Sliver-Holoshimmer’; (bobbin) Connecting … Continue reading →

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The gift is gifted…….the complete picture……

Posted on August 30, 2016 by treadlemusic

Last week I gave you little “peeks” at a gift that would find its way to a new home. That happened last Saturday and, now, a better picture………………Front.      Back     And a better close-up………….   The groom & bride’s initials … Continue reading →

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“Angelic” progress……….

Posted on August 29, 2016 by treadlemusic

Was made on this client’s quilt. It’s approx. 48” in diameter and has many bias edges in those stitchings!!!! The beginnings of this may be found here.       The wings are the current areas being “feathered”…………..    The pinkish … Continue reading →

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One Word Wednesday…………….

Posted on August 24, 2016 by treadlemusic

“Peek”………………… (More info after gifting!!!)

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It is finished……………..

Posted on January 26, 2014 by treadlemusic

The “quilt” begun here is now completed. It is more of a lap robe, all cozy and comforting. I didn’t use batting in the construction as I think it will be more of a light weight cover-up rather than something … Continue reading →

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Embellishments……..

Posted on May 10, 2012 by treadlemusic

  Can take the ordinary and push it to extraordinary. Yesterday’s post showed some totes I had made as gifts. The 3 in the upper picture were taken up a notch using a technique I had used years ago in … Continue reading →

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Sashiko Quilting……

Posted on February 11, 2012 by treadlemusic

The beauty of Sashiko quilting and folded fabric flowers, or anything that adds 3-D to a quilt, has intrigued me for a long time. This small wall quilt was an ideal project to try this technique. Although this is usually … Continue reading →

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