Tag Archives: Texas

Spa treatment……………..

Posted on November 18, 2020 by treadlemusic

Is needed each year before we head to Texas for the winter. Without a major number of client quilts, the machines have seen relatively(!) light use. It truly has been a strange summer!! When we returned to Minnesota last Spring … Continue reading →

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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…..a reoccurring theme……………..

Posted on April 15, 2020 by treadlemusic

Doesn’t everyone like stars? Whether they’re wonky, lone, Ohio, or any other imaginable variety. As my “left-overs” get fewer, the projects seem to be getting smaller (to accommodate these lesser amounts). This latest (I think table topper) is 36” square………………….An … Continue reading →

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Just a simple Single Irish Chain……………….

Posted on January 14, 2020 by treadlemusic

Took on a very different look! I had in mind the mantra “keep it simple”, but…………something just happened when this sandwich was slid under Ms  Juki’s needle!!! It’s humble beginnings: began to morph………….the center portion (initially, in my head) was … Continue reading →

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Next up……..

Posted on January 11, 2020 by treadlemusic

A simple single Irish chain. Another Connecting Threads kit (from eons ago) that has been languishing in a (very much out-of-control) stash! Simple piecing/small project……approximately 46” square…….. Stay tuned…..decisions to be made: What to stitch???? Thread: (top & bobbin) Isacord. … Continue reading →

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A simple finish…………….

Posted on March 14, 2019 by treadlemusic

On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … Continue reading →

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A simple finish…………….

Posted on March 14, 2019 by treadlemusic

On this (now turned ‘drippy’) Thursday, there is a sweet little quilt ready to be boxed and mailed to Indiana. (more on its previous steps here) The border stitching combined gentle loops with flowers that took their cue from the … 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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One Word Wednesday: Progress………….

Posted on January 23, 2019 by treadlemusic

From this………….               To this…….. What’s next?? Stayed tuned…….

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Sometimes, you don’t get…………….

Posted on January 18, 2019 by treadlemusic

What you think or expected. In my last post I shared my current project…… a kit that was purchased several years ago and shelved for way too long. I brought it along to Texas in the hope that it will … Continue reading →

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A different view…………………..

Posted on January 7, 2019 by treadlemusic

From my little “sewing nest”……..Cactus and palm trees in South Texas! A bit difficult to stay indoors and stitch but……we’re toughing it out! (sorry) I didn’t bring much along this time but I’m determined to finish some of the UFO … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Sunday……..

Posted on March 4, 2018 by treadlemusic

And flowers have finally been planted! Better late than……….well, the local nurseries were really slow to get plants in, all because of the unusually cold weather that plagued the area. So…….the shed, now, has a “window”…….. OK….it’s not actually a … Continue reading →

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Back with the Killer Bees…………..

Posted on January 11, 2018 by treadlemusic

And what a busy morning it was! In one corner, there was a group of gals from the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild who were checking in quilts for the upcoming annual event (Jan. 26/27) at the Civic Center on … Continue reading →

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Another week, Killer Bees and a challenge completed……

Posted on March 7, 2017 by treadlemusic

I hear it everywhere…..”Where do the days (hours) go???” The Killer Bees (my fab Texas quilt group) met last Thursday for our weekly(!) meeting and annual Spring luncheon. We had “Sharing Time”……   And, yes, the same gal made those last … Continue reading →

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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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(Busy) Killer Bees………………..

Posted on January 26, 2017 by treadlemusic

My South Texas quilt group is amazing!!!! I really do NOT think they sleep!!!!! I mean….really!!! The weekly meetings result in a “sharing” time that proves this thought. Today’s time began with many of the “flimsys”/quilt tops that were put … Continue reading →

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Next up…………….

Posted on December 3, 2016 by treadlemusic

Another “row quilt” with a beachy theme…….gotta luv it, hmmmmm??? This one is more lap sized. The dimensional creativity is (again) amazing!!!! (see previous quilt project here)       A bit of “ditch stitchin’” will be needed before the real fun … Continue reading →

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Unity with diversity…………..

Posted on November 18, 2016 by treadlemusic

And, no, this post is not going the “political route” (although, at this juncture, “Unity with diversity” is exactly what is needed in this country/world!). The challenge of the current quilting project has been to stitch each section individually but … Continue reading →

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Reeeeeeeeeeely close……………..

Posted on November 17, 2016 by treadlemusic

To finishing this beauty. Photo “proof”………… Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament,Isacord, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20 “Click” on any photo to enlarge. Til next we meet……………………………….

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Thread is flying……………….

Posted on November 10, 2016 by treadlemusic

In my quilty world. I will be posting about this current project for a while yet! Oh…..by the way, have I mentioned that this beauty is approximately 90”x 103”???? Yup. And so many different “ingredients!!! It’s not boring, that’s for … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday and 2 more rows………..

Posted on November 9, 2016 by treadlemusic

(Previous rows found in link). New rows below………. Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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Continuing the texture explosion…………

Posted on November 8, 2016 by treadlemusic

Yup. I’ll let these photos tell the story (begun here)………………      The back………………  Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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Texture!!!!!!

Posted on November 7, 2016 by treadlemusic

I love it!!!!! Thread: (top)Invisifil, monofilament, (bobbin)Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly (70 wt). Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20

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Busy, busy …………

Posted on May 27, 2016 by treadlemusic

Postman, er person……..whatever! Sometimes it’s like birthday & Christmas time and I love it! First off…….I had purchased 2 sets of rulers for my Juki…….that’s Ms Texas Juki!……and loved them so much that I just had to duplicate these pretties … Continue reading →

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A sweet Texas reminder………..

Posted on April 25, 2016 by treadlemusic

Last Saturday, DH and I took in a couple of artist studios on the annual S.E. Minnesota/Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. Our last stop was at the Copper Crane Pottery, the studio of friends Joel Sampson and wife, Maria. It … Continue reading →

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Quilt shop “personalities”………

Posted on April 23, 2016 by treadlemusic

Are as different as each of us and our approach to ‘life’. Coming from a garment construction background, I’m always looking at quilt shop fabrics with a dual mindset………what would work well for a current/future quilt or how would the … Continue reading →

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A walk on the beach & Saturday playtime………

Posted on January 9, 2016 by treadlemusic

Have been the activities of choice. After my wonderful delivery yesterday (see here), DH and I took off on a drive to South Padre Island. Sun and blue sky is what we left and we were greeted by this……..    … Continue reading →

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Eek!!!! Killer Bees!!!!!……….

Posted on January 7, 2016 by treadlemusic

Where??!!!!??? Well, right here in southern Texas, but not to fear ‘cuz these are of the quilting kind. They’re easy to locate….just follow the “buzzing” every Thursday morning in a community hall in the community next door to our Encore … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Wrap………………

Posted on December 23, 2015 by treadlemusic

Story begun here.

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A cute Texas quilt shop………..

Posted on February 11, 2015 by treadlemusic

Was found on our Texas trek of a few weeks ago. Named the Picket Fence, it wasn’t the largest but, oh,did it have a bit to offer! Observe how nice and warm the exterior photos are (a note to my … Continue reading →

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Where’s “Waldo”??? Not! How about………..

Posted on January 19, 2015 by treadlemusic

Where’s “Treadlemusic”?? Well, at the moment, this is the spot of choice………. Yup, a little corner of Texas where the only ‘white stuff’ is the sand on the beach!!!! Temps are a tad on the “cool” (relatively speaking!) side-around 70F—I’ll … Continue reading →

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