Tag Archives: vintage

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 →

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Edging and border………………

Posted on October 28, 2019 by treadlemusic

Is what’s next. The batting has been trimmed, as has the backing………… (for details of this process, see the 2 preceding posts). The next step is to clip the curves of the backing in order to wrap the fabric over … Continue reading →

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Days, er weeks, have passed…………

Posted on October 26, 2019 by treadlemusic

And I’m progressing on this pretty piece………. If you need to toddle back to it’s beginnings, please, follow this link. It contains the details of this piece (thread used, batting, etc). The outer edge of the border area will be … Continue reading →

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Eons have past……………

Posted on October 11, 2019 by treadlemusic

Since I’ve been here!!! Yikes!! Onward…………. Festival of Quilts/Uffda Fest (Spring Grove, MN) happened last weekend. A town event that I have done a demo during the two day schedule for the last many years……..set up and ready…. The vintage … Continue reading →

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A Friday Finish………

Posted on July 19, 2019 by treadlemusic

I sure love the sound of those words!!! At the end of my previous post, I made mention of my next little project and that went so quickly that it’s the subject of today’s post! This pillow top was a … Continue reading →

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A beginning………

Posted on December 20, 2018 by treadlemusic

Not complicated………some straight lines and micro-stippling……….and it goes from this…… to this…… Always fascinating to me to see the changes unfold! Definitely fuels the obsession..er, passion. (see this post for a more complete photo of this topper) Hope your projects … Continue reading →

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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 →

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“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 →

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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”…………

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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 →

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Arrived!!!!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by treadlemusic

A couple of weeks ago, bloggy friend Pat D. offered to send me some little doilies that she had. These sweeties, from Ontario, have arrived and have happily joined some “friends” who are waiting their turn with Ms. Sweetie…….. But….for … Continue reading →

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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 →

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How ‘bout a “Fresh Start Friday”………..

Posted on June 22, 2018 by treadlemusic

After lunch with friends yesterday, a thrift shop visit was in order. The third Thursday is 1/2 price on everything for seniors……yay! I definitely qualify!! This little dresser scarf ($1) came home with me and found its way to Ms … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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It’s MUG RUG MONDAY!!!!………………

Posted on April 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

With a vintage twist……of course!!!   Sandwiched and ready to go.          One completed; one to go……..  . Details- Thread (top and bobbin):Connecting Threads Essential Pro poly, 70 wt. Batting: Hobbs Heirloom cotton/poly, 80/20. Machine used: Juki 2010Q (domestic sewing machine). Mug … Continue reading →

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The completion of………………

Posted on March 29, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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“Quilt as desired………..”

Posted on March 28, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Where have I been??????………..

Posted on March 23, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Moving to the border……….decisions……..

Posted on March 8, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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The next step……………….

Posted on March 7, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Monday’s meanderings…………..

Posted on March 5, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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(Far from a) Friday Finish!!…………..

Posted on March 2, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Feathering………………

Posted on March 1, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Friday Finish…..……..

Posted on February 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

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 →

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Next up…..no surprise!!!…………

Posted on February 15, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yup….another hanger! Just call me a lady obsessed! I had been gifted an interesting vintage piece not long ago and, after looking at it a bit to figure out just ‘what’ it was, the ideas began to swirl. . What … Continue reading →

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Continuing the “Vintage Hanger” theme……..

Posted on February 3, 2018 by treadlemusic

With a bit of clarification. When the current blue & white project was begun, I had 1 pillowcase that had the blue flower embroidery and 1 pillowcase that had the beautiful blue crochet edging (and no embroidery). These items were … Continue reading →

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Stitching blue & white vintage…………

Posted on January 31, 2018 by treadlemusic

A piece that was last shown here will be my focus for the next days. The quilting on the back piece is completed. The backing for this part is a pretty blue/white pastel calico (stash) fabric. The bottom edge was finished … Continue reading →

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Testing……testing………

Posted on January 25, 2018 by treadlemusic

And a little ‘warm-up’ before stitching on the front panel of this hanger cover (that means I usually stitch the back panel first to get a bit of a “feel” for what is needed. See here for my previous hanger … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday……Vintage…..Blue/white hanger….a beginning…………

Posted on January 24, 2018 by treadlemusic

    Stay tuned………….

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A hint of what’s to come………..

Posted on January 18, 2018 by treadlemusic

Yup….another pillowcase idea. First, to address a question of the size/width of the pillowcase/hanger that was used. The case was 18.5” and the hanger 16.5”. The next may be different. I’ve selected 2 cases…..1 has a wonderful embroidery & piping … Continue reading →

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Vintage…..Part 4….a Finish………

Posted on January 17, 2018 by treadlemusic

Mid-week and it’s a “Finish”! This post will give you the “back tracking” info to the beginning.   Switching to my little machine for a zig-zag edge finish……. and back to the Juki to hem the opening for the hanger hook … Continue reading →

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Vintage……Part 3…….almost finished……..

Posted on January 16, 2018 by treadlemusic

The journey is nearing its end. To catch up, see here and here. I laid the hanger on both the front and back (be sure to flip the hanger over, since these pieces need to be mirror images!) to double … Continue reading →

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Vintage…….Part 2………

Posted on January 13, 2018 by treadlemusic

If you’re just coming along for the ride on this journey, you may want to visit here, first. So, onward…….. #1 Take the sandwich that will be the “back” of the hanger. This is the one without your beautiful embroidery. … Continue reading →

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Vintage quilted covered hangers “How-to”……….

Posted on January 12, 2018 by treadlemusic

Taking this process step by step really makes me stop and think about how I do a project! Mostly, I just “wing it” and visualize/trouble-shoot the stages in my head, without much real “concrete” prepping! So, we’re off………. First: gather … Continue reading →

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To (almost) finish the snowflake tale………

Posted on December 26, 2017 by treadlemusic

I left off with the task of stitching something beyond the surrounding feather motifs….. Taking some of the fullness away, along with toning down some of the ‘shine’ would help to highlight those feathers. Since, I’m stitching this on my … Continue reading →

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What to stitch/quilt???…..

Posted on December 24, 2017 by treadlemusic

Isn’t that a loaded question?? Practicing the “how”, 15 minutes each day, is comparatively easy but the “what” can baffle a body (and, possibly, bring about the dreaded ‘quilter’s block’!). At this point, stepping back a bit, putting ‘fresh eyes’ … Continue reading →

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