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Tag Archives: swirls
Still in “table topper” mode………..
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
Saturday report: A Friday finish…………
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
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There’s just something so appealing about…………
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
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Binding is on, soon to be gifted……..
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
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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Closing in on a finish……………..
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
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
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2 out of 3……………….
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
Posted in Connecting Threads, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls, Texas
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
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One Word Wednesday: Progress………….
From this…………. To this…….. What’s next?? Stayed tuned…….
Posted in Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, stars, swirls
Tagged Connecting Threads, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, Ms Juki, Star quilt, swirls, Texas
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“Aurora”…final chapter………
The binding is on/stitched and this one is a “finish”………………………..The purple was perfect for binding… Just a reminder, the stitching was done on my Juki 2010, w/o any stitch regulation. This “Dream Big” version has become a favorite in this … Continue reading
Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Bosch square, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, E2E, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser marker, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, swirls
Tagged banana bunches, bananas, Bosch, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, laser, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, Spring Grove, squaring, swirls
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“Aurora” dreaminess……………
The dimension that’s created, when stitching is added to these “Dream Big” panels, never ceases to amaze me and is even more apparent through the lens of the camera. The current panel is 3/4 complete and this flower is incredible! … Continue reading
Posted in banana bunches, bananas, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Dream Big panel, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Grid stitching, headbands, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, paisley, pebbles, Purple, ruler work, Spring Grove, swirls
Tagged 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
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On a dreary afternoon, we “petal”…………
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
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Testing…………
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
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Finish line in sight……kinda………
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
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Vintage Update #2…………..
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
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It’s Friday, and………
I’ve not finished anything I’m at liberty to share (), but I have gotten 2 things ready to stitch….sandwiched and pinned……first, the smaller one is 10”x 15” and will (hopefully) finish in short order—it’s really speaking loudly!!! Adding texture, … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Glide thread, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, pebbles, piano keys, Sweet 16, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Silk batting, paisleys, pebbles, Sweet Sixteen, swirls, tablecloth/whole cloth, vintage linens
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The completion of………………
Any project always brings mixed emotions. Satisfaction in the finishing/rescue of another vintage piece, the anticipation of “what’s waiting on the horizon” and bidding farewell to a “friendship” that grew as I spent all those delightful hours listening/getting to know … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Isacord, match-stick, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
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“Quilt as desired………..”
What happens to you when you read those words? A “blank canvas” staring at you can be an intimidating thing! At the end of a set of piecing directions, some magazines have provided wonderful diagrams/suggestions for this next step in … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Isacord, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
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Where have I been??????………..
In one sentence (without elaboration!!!): DH and I…yes, both!…. were hit with the influenza AND strep throat infections—-enough already!!!! Ugh! Hubbs still is plagued with the ever-lingering cough but yours truly is back in the land of the living! On … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
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Moving to the border……….decisions……..
Last time I finished with the beginning of the end of the center portion/the vintage cloth itself. See here. The micro-stippling is complete. Photos…………….from this: to this:. . . The dime helps to see the scale of the stitching…….contrast. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, tablecloth, teal green batik, vintage
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The next step……………….
In this vintage process is to emphasize the quilting motifs even more than they are at present. The quilt stitching, especially of a “whole cloth” type (mostly “negative” space) is most effective when the stitched motifs/designs are dramatically different in … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, tablecloth, teal green batik, vintage, vintage and tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread
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Monday’s meanderings…………..
Further into “feather land”………….. I’m thinking I’m really going to love these corner designs—-with the added plumes!!! . For those of you who may have missed my initial information:The machine I’m using is a Juki 2010Q, straight stitch (only) industrial … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, tablecloth, teal green batik, vintage, vintage and tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread
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(Far from a) Friday Finish!!…………..
But having such a great time!!!! To catch up, see here. The center portion is reeeeeeelly close to a ‘finish’. I did the 4 sections that complete the center circle. Photo before stitching…… and after some ‘playtime’…… The obligatory back … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, tablecloth, teal green batik, vintage, vintage and tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread
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Feathering………………
Yesterday’s start has taken the expected direction…….. Feathers, petals, and…….well, lots more fun ahead…. And the flip side…….. To see the unstitched beginning, see here. Thanks so much for tagging along on my (exciting to me) journeys. These results amaze … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, tablecloth, teal green batik, vintage, vintage and tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread
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One Word Wednesday—-“Beginning”……..
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, swirls, tablecloth, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, cut-work, Feathers, FMQ, Hobbs 80/20, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, Jackson St Saturdays, Juki TL2010Q, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, ruler work, swirls, teal green batik, vintage and tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro Poly, vintage tablecloth
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Friday Finish…..……..
My latest endeavor draws to a close. Begun here, it rapidly moved forward. First, quilting the back piece………. . On to the front……………Of course, it just must have some feathers………. Using a Frixion marker, I lightly gave myself some guidelines. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, Feathers, FMQ, hangers, Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, micro-stippling, Ms Juki, pebbles, piano keys, pillowcases, ruler work, swirls, vintage
Tagged Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, echo quilting, Feathers, frixion pen, hangers, Hobbs 80/20, pebbles, piano keys, ruler foot, sketch book, swirls, vintage
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Vintage continuation……………
From last week’s post here, I am continuing on this small linen piece. The size is more “card table” cloth size, 45”x45”, with a small lace edging and sweet embroidery in the 4 corners. As you can see, the center … Continue reading
Now that the gifts are gifted…………..
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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Tagged 5" squares, Aneela Hooey, basting demo, charm pack, easy star pattern, Feathers, FMQ, froggies, frogs, Houston quilt group, Jo, Lil Apples, linen, Little Apples, Moda, paint chip challenge, paisleys, Piecemakers, Riley Blake, secret projects, Sherbet Pips, star, star pattern, swirls, table topper, tablerunner, Virginia. Christmas gifts
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Friday Finish……………….
Military quilt #2. (see here for #1) A simple swirl stitching seemed to be the best approach to this one. Thread: (top) Rheingold by Madeira, 40wt; (bobbin) Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70wt. Batting: cotton/poly.
“Twin” finishes…………..
Yup……all completed! Right down to the labels, washing and drying. Yay! Each one started out measuring (approximately) 36”x 42” and now measure 2” less both dimensions. No..I do not prewash! BUT, there was no color bleed (the “Shout” sheets were … Continue reading
A Summery Fun Friday Finish………..
Of a client’s quilt, first posted here. So, grab a “cuppa” and sit back…….. The photo below, is a quick shot of the quilt as shared at my guild meeting last Monday. Sue, on the right, is the maker of … Continue reading
Wordless(?) Wednesday…..(It’s a) Wrap!
“Super Hero 2”, begun yesterday, looks like this today……… The same thread combo was used on this quilt as on the Super Hero 1. Batting: thin layer of 100% poly. This quilt will be destined for the Ronald McDonald House, … Continue reading
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Tagged Glide thread, Robert Kaufman, Ronald McDonald House, Super Hero, swirls
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“Two”sday……..
That is to say, “Super Hero 2” Tuesday! Yup! The suggestion was made by Audrey (of Minnesota Prairie Roots blog), in reference to my “Super Hero 1” quilt (links here), that this panel would make a good quilt for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Glide thread, Robert Kaufman, Super Hero, Superman, swirls
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A swirly finish……………..
For a young man who thoroughly loves basketball. This quilt is for a client/friend of mine. The stitching pattern is one that she suggested and it works so perfectly!! Always fun to work on a nicely constructed project!!! It’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly thread, swirls
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I give you…..TEXTURE!!!!!!!!……..
What a difference some time with my Sweet Sixteen (a.k.a. Ms Sweetie) and some of that Sulky “Holoshimmer” metallic ‘thread’. Quilty fun to the max. Now, on to the frosty pink/red versions. Stay tuned…………..
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Tagged Drunkard's Path, Feathers, FMQ, Sulky "Holoshimmer", swirls, vines
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More QOV……..
This has been in a “holding” pattern for a couple of months. The larger quilt group I attend will be giving several more of these QOV (Quilt of Valor) at a gathering in September and this one will be among … Continue reading