Tag Archives: Sweet 16

Finishing up the week……………..

Posted on November 6, 2020 by treadlemusic

Beautiful warm (record breaking?) sunny day, baking chocolate chip cookies and a ‘finish’! Perfect!! This little runner was a snap to cut and piece using Sew Kind of Wonderful’s awesome ruler . The video tutorial was a great help, also. … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged Connecting Threads, Creative Curve Ruler, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, Glide, Hobbs, Sew Kind of Wonderful, Sweet 16, table runner, table topper | 3 Comments

Autumn…………

Posted on October 31, 2020 by treadlemusic

This year has been a rollercoaster of temps…….lows in the upper 20s(F) to low 60s. We’ve gotten rid of the snow that fell a week or so ago…yay! Now we’re headed to the low 60s in the week ahead. Bed … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom, orphan blocks, stash, Superior Variegated gold, Sweet 16, table topper | 2 Comments

Friday’s progress……………

Posted on October 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

Brought me to the outmost/larger triangles in the center section and, because I work on a sit-down machine, I need to mark a few registration lines for the ruler work that will come next week. A peek at where I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Nova Star, Star quilt, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide, Glide thread, Hobbs, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Nova Star, ruler work, Star quilt, Sweet 16, Sweet 16 and tagged Feathers | 1 Comment

Execution…………….

Posted on October 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Is where I’m at. I have a ‘plan’……. and I began with ditch stitching all seams so all basting pins have been removed in the center area. For a sit-down quilter, starting to quilt in the center is always advised … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Nova Star, ruler work, Star quilt, Sweet 16 | Tagged Feathers, Glide, Hobbs, Line Tamer, Nova Star, ruler work, Sweet 16 | 3 Comments

Fall colors and a modification………

Posted on October 12, 2020 by treadlemusic

This past weekend was really gorgeous weather! So, hubbs and I just had to take a drive…again…..A glimpse of the Mississippi River… The roads are quite winding through all the bluffs surrounding this beautiful river Today’s winds will probably bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Nova Star, ruler work, Star quilt, Sweet 16 | Tagged Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, Feathers, Glide, Handi Quilter, Hobbs, Nova Star, ruler work, Sweet 16 | 1 Comment

Beautiful September weather……..

Posted on September 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

For so many activities………turkey hunting season will start shortly and the feathered critters are out for a casual stroll through my backyard…… Safe for the moment! Indoors, I’m blissfully stitching away………. Texture!!!!!!! Almost a “finish”…….details tomorrow for a “Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in applique, Bernina 440QE, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, FMQ, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Ms Juki, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged Bernina, Connecting Threads Essential Pro, echo, FMQ, gift, grid, Hobbs, Juki, Line Tamer, Primitive Quilts, pumpkins, ruler work, Sweet 16, table topper | 2 Comments

Part 8: (Technically) A Friday Finish…………………….

Posted on August 29, 2020 by treadlemusic

This project is a finish! The label will be made when the next project reaches this point and requires its label. Again, for those who have come late to this journey, check out the right side bar for previous installment … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, pillowcases, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | 19 Comments

Part 7: A Glimpse of the “finish line”…….

Posted on August 17, 2020 by treadlemusic

Throughout this project, stitching in the ditch(SID) has been a necessary step, albeit a tedious one. When stitching with a DM (domestic machine) or a sit-down longarm, stabilizing the sandwich layers is ‘key’ to having a finish that is free … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Ms Juki, Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | 2 Comments

Part 6: The next 2 “rows”……………

Posted on August 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Will be continuing the pattern of ruler-work/straight line stitching and feathers. This time, I increased the spacing of the straight stitched lines from the previous ‘row’……………………….. A bit of a better perspective…. I have found it’s so very easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | 2 Comments

Part 5: I Love it when…….

Posted on August 8, 2020 by treadlemusic

A plan comes together….don’t you?? I’m at the point where getting a photo is becoming a bit of a challenge. This quilt is 84”x90” and being stitched “in the round” instead of the usual center-outwards (in quadrants) so I’m constantly … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | Tagged Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Line Tamer, Missouri Star Quilt Co., Quilt in a Day, ruler work, Sure Foot, Sweet 16 | 5 Comments

Presenting to you………….

Posted on December 3, 2019 by treadlemusic

“Seussical Trees” (for me, it has a wee bit better ‘ring’ to it than “Wonky Trees!)……………. I did a very simple loopy star stitching using my fave Superior Variegated Metallic Gold thread, #025, to add the glisten that those trees … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, stars, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16 | Tagged Christmas and tagged Crazy Christmas Trees, Hobbs, Karla Alexander, Seussical Trees, Superior Variegated Gold Metallic, Sweet 16, Wonky Christmas Trees | 11 Comments

Starting the next project……….

Posted on August 11, 2019 by treadlemusic

On a weekend doesn’t usually happen around here but I had a few moments so………………….. Making the “sandwich” and ready for the stitching…………. It’s a military quilt that was pieced by a friend who isn’t able to finish it due … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, feather swirls, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, lap quilt, Star quilt, stars, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, feather swirl, Glide, Hobbs Batting, military quilt, Sweet 16 | 2 Comments

A Monday’s time of play…………………

Posted on July 1, 2019 by treadlemusic

Was perfect! Hot and humid outdoors, A/C, music and the hum of Ms. Sweetie indoors. A bit of McTavishing fun…………………. Thread: (Top) Glide, 40 wt.; (Bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly (80/20). More storms … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, McTavishing, micro-stippling, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged client quilt, Connecting Threads Essential Pro thread, flying geese, FMQ, Glide, Hobbs Heirloom, McTavishing, micro-stippling, Sweet 16 | 3 Comments

Saturday report: A Friday finish…………

Posted on May 25, 2019 by treadlemusic

The binding is on and a small label is attached. Martha Washington Star quilt is officially a UFO no longer! It’s especially nice that my stash didn’t increase much with leftovers from this kit and I used all but 25” … Continue reading →

Posted in applique, Bernina 440QE, Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, leafy vine, loopy flowers, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged applique, Bernina 440QE, Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, daisy, FMQ, Glide, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, lap quilt, Line Tamer, Ms Juki, Star quilt, Sweet 16, swirls | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in applique, Bernina 440QE, Charity, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, FMQ, Glide thread, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, lap quilt, Ms Juki, Star quilt, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged applique, Bernina 440QE, Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Glide, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, Sweet 16, swirls, vine | 6 Comments

A finish…………….

Posted on May 20, 2019 by treadlemusic

Binding is on and so is the label…ready to have info added ………. The border is a feather/vine variation. Here’s a sketchbook doodle of the idea I had…… Some more photos……… The backing seemed to catch the light a wee … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, lap quilt, Ms Juki, paisley, Sweet 16 | Tagged 5 Yard Quilt, All in Stitches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, feather, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom, Juki, lap quilt, paisley, Sweet 16 | 6 Comments

Seeing stars and other secret stitchings……….

Posted on November 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yes, it certainly is that time of year when blog posts of current projects become a challenge. We want to see all the wonderful creations that will emerge from others’ studios BUT…how to do this without compromising any future surprise?? … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Handi Quilter, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, ruler work, Spring Grove, stars, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, table topper | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Stars, Feathers, Geta Gramma, Grid stitching, Hobbs 80/20, red & white, ruler work, Superior Metallic #025 Variegated Gold thread, Sweet 16 | 11 Comments

Onyx “Dream Big”……..

Posted on November 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

Has found its home………….. Have thoughts of Christmas giving entered your planned stitching? Or are you one who works on such projects all year long?? Til next we meet………………

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, paisley, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | 10 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 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 | 7 Comments

Decisions, decisions……….

Posted on October 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

This is where I’m at…..the smaller borders are attached and the floral finish will be a 10” outer border (pinned up at the moment on my design wall). This will give me a 78” square…..yes, square(!)……I really am not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Nova Star, Sweet 16 | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Nova Star, Sweet 16 | 5 Comments

“Nova Star” is growing………………

Posted on October 24, 2018 by treadlemusic

With all of the tricky cutting and piecing………………. the drama builds. From this…… to this… And, now some border decisions……… Maybe, but some other thoughts are surfacing! I hope you will return for the next “installment”………..

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Ms Juki, Nova Star, Sweet 16 | Tagged Dream Big panel, Ms Juki, Nova Star, Sweet 16 | Leave a comment

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 Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, flying geese, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Holly Taylor, HST, Moda, Ms Juki, Spring Grove, Superior Metallic #025 Variegated Gold thread, Sweet 16, table topper | 10 Comments

Okay…….A Friday Finish!!………..

Posted on September 28, 2018 by treadlemusic

After a trek to LaCrosse Hobby Lobby, I was able to cover the buttons needed to complete this ‘swag’ border/binding treatment. I cut 4 bias fabric pieces (one for each side) that were 10” wide and the length of the … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged banana bunches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Hoffman, micro-stippling, Onyx, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, swag edge, Sweet 16, tutorial | 7 Comments

Closing in on the (Dream Big) finish line…………

Posted on September 26, 2018 by treadlemusic

To back up on this process, check out this link. This project is at this point right now…….the “frame” is attached…..The shadow-box/swag effect was done to pull the panel’s colors to better coordinate with our livingroom decor (where it will … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16 | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | 12 Comments

“Dream Big”…revisited……….

Posted on September 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

The stitching is completed. This panel was incredibly wonky from the start (off the bolt) and there’s a huge challenge to keep the stitching density reasonably even so the piece will lay flat. The next step is to “square” it … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch laser square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, laser marker, leafy vine, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged Bosch, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | 6 Comments

Feathers!……I see feathers!………

Posted on August 15, 2018 by treadlemusic

And pebbles. Such a great combo but let me add another ingredient: micro-stippling=perfection! First, without that awesome texture-defining addition: and with that addition: This was a tad tricky, as metallic thread does not take well to such tiny, tight stitching. … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16, swirls | Tagged banana bunches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, pebbles, Superior Variegated Gold metallic thread, Sweet 16 | 8 Comments

Testing…………

Posted on August 3, 2018 by treadlemusic

Spent some time trying to set up the new ‘puter…..with Hubb’s major help. I know “social net-working” and blogs but computer language strikes fear in me cuz usually it turns out badly when I click on a (logical to me) … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique/thrift shop, banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, Sweet 16 | Tagged banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pillowcases, Sweet 16, swirls, totes, vintage | 8 Comments

Tote mode with a vintage flair…..

Posted on July 19, 2018 by treadlemusic

Is what’s on the table at the moment. A donation request was made, from a member of our long term care facility board, for an upcoming fund raising event/auction. Hmmmm…..what to donate…….there’s always a table topper (we always can use … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pillowcases, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, pillowcases, Sweet 16, tote bag/totes | 9 Comments

“Book Nerd”……

Posted on July 18, 2018 by treadlemusic

Hmmmmm…..that really doesn’t describe anyone I know but this pattern is just the cutest….. and really makes up (as a single block/mini wall quilt) very sweet. Would I make a whole quilt of this???? Probably not! (See this post) So…..now … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Nerd pattern, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, paper piecing, vintage | Tagged Book Nerd, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, Hobbs 80/20, Sweet 16, vintage | 10 Comments

A Friday Finish!!!…………………..

Posted on June 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

Always a great way to end the week!!! This post (just 1 week ago!) is the beginning of the stitchery and contains all the details (thread/batting, etc). and the “rest of the story”…………

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, hangers, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | 12 Comments

Progress…………

Posted on June 27, 2018 by treadlemusic

On this little vintage piece is going well. I’ve reached the point where I need to trim the batting and backing. I cut away the batting so that the edge is just behind the crochet edging…………………………………….. The backing is trimmed … Continue reading →

Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, hangers, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | 6 Comments

Monday’s progress…….

Posted on June 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

After a weekend of absolutely no stitching—–but with glorious weather! Today’s advancement is in the feather department and I am so loving the direction this is going….. Using the double layer of cotton/poly is really producing dimension! If you would … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, crochet edge, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged crochet edge, Feathers, FMQ, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | 4 Comments

A Friday (Vintage) Finish………

Posted on June 15, 2018 by treadlemusic

If you wish to backtrack a tad, see this post. Note:Right”click” on any photo to enlarge. The covered beading strips are applied on opposing sides/edges so that the beading meets at the corners without a break. As you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, piano keys, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | 9 Comments

Finish line in sight……kinda………

Posted on June 11, 2018 by treadlemusic

This story continues and is winding down……..well, sorta. Begun here, the border is stitched……………… and provides a “comfortable” finish for all of that center busy-ness, hmmmm?? My handy little Kelly Cline palm ruler makes these types of borders so quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, piano keys, ruler work, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged Alvin French curve set, beaded edge, Bethanne Nemesh, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, recipe, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | 10 Comments

Vintage Update #2…………..

Posted on June 8, 2018 by treadlemusic

But first……my day began in the kitchen with a batch of sourdough craisin pecan bread. Follow the link to the long-ago post that has the recipe. Then, I was able to get back to my little vintage project and all … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, recipe, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | 5 Comments

Update…….

Posted on June 7, 2018 by treadlemusic

It was a very good afternoon. The center portion is done….. Micro-stippling heaven!!!! A couple of close-ups……………….. I did play around with a couple of templates from a French curve packet……. The second photo shows the one I used the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alvin French curve set, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, swirls, vintage | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, French curve set, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, vintage | 12 Comments

A little stitching makes all the difference……..

Posted on June 7, 2018 by treadlemusic

This little piece first said “Hello!” last Friday (see here). Owing to its small size and limited open space, the finish may not be as dramatic as some of my larger pieces. To compare: before any outline/stabilizing stitching……. and after … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Kelly Cline, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, vintage | Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, Sweet 16, vintage | 8 Comments

Secret reveal…..part 2……………

Posted on December 12, 2017 by treadlemusic

It’s now safe to share these with you all…….. Each has gone to separate homes. These beautiful vintage pillowcases were just begging for “new life” and, now, they will be loved in a whole new way. Some close-ups were posted … Continue reading →

Posted in vintage | Tagged banana bunches, Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, Feathers, FMQ, gifts, Glide 60, hangers, Hobbs 80/20, pebbled spiral feathers, pebbles, Sweet 16, upcycle, vintage | 25 Comments

Wordless Wednesday….from a Vintage perspective……

Posted on November 15, 2017 by treadlemusic

Note: this is the first project I’ve done with Glide 60 wt thread……..wonderful to work with, perfect tension, great finish!

Posted in vintage | Tagged banana bunches, Feathers, FMQ, gifts, Glide 60, hangers, Hobbs 80/20, Sweet 16, vintage | 7 Comments

A Miscellaneous Monday post……..

Posted on September 25, 2017 by treadlemusic

These past few days have seen record breaking heat in these parts….94F+ is a tad(?) unusual and, may I say, a tad unwelcome by many who find themselves with outdoor tasks. Among those, DH and DS#2 are adding the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged air-erase marker, Beth Ann, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cross-hatch, echo quilting, Feathers, flange.envelope closure, Hobbs 80/20, monogram, parallel line edging, pillows, red & white, Sweet 16, triathlon, vintage linens | 16 Comments

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