Tag Archives: Wendy Sheppard

Yes!!!!! It’s really me!!!………….

Posted on September 15, 2016 by treadlemusic

Just a quick recap……This morning, we left the Outer Banks (OBX)…..sob……and headed up the coast into Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. Going from Newport News to So. Hampton Roads we traveled on I664 through the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. Never done … Continue reading →

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Bloggy meet-ups………………..

Posted on November 1, 2015 by treadlemusic

Are always special, especially when the timing and “orchestration” of such moments seem to just ‘fall into place’ and were ‘meant to be’!!!! A little background………a few years back DH and I took an East Coast trek and managed several … Continue reading →

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Pleased=understatement…….

Posted on April 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

There are very few magazines I subscribe to these days. One, that I feel so valuable, that I do get is “Machine Quilting Unlimited”….awesome magazine!!!!! They, also, have an e-newsletter you can sign up for, if you go to their … Continue reading →

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And the winner is……………..

Posted on March 13, 2015 by treadlemusic

 Commenter Number 28!!!!!! Yes, that’s you “bluedove2014d”. I’ve sent you an e-mail requesting your name and address. Update: Congratulations, Diane of Pearce,AZ!!!!!!!!!!  I am so appreciative of all who took a few moments to stop by, say ‘hello’ and share just … Continue reading →

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THE REVEAL & A GIVE-AWAY……………………

Posted on March 3, 2015 by treadlemusic

The wait is over!!!!!! Yay!!!!! All the “players” are in place…………………………. Take 1 fantastic quilt book, written by friend, Wendy Sheppard of “Ivory Spring”….                                       (Photo compliments of Landauer Publishing and for a signed copy, please, see Wendy’s blog here) … Continue reading →

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Final “Feather Follow-up Friday” on Saturday……….

Posted on February 28, 2015 by treadlemusic

Yup, the month has flown by, has it not? And we’ve had some wonderful feather-learning opportunities, yes?? I do hope you are continuing on your feather journey, cuz I certainly am!!!! Lisa demonstrated a flower/leafy feather that is possibly a … Continue reading →

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A Saturday “Sneak Peek” and next up………

Posted on February 7, 2015 by treadlemusic

Ah yes………my studio has been a’hummin’!!! In my post last Monday (here), I hinted at one of my latest projects. It is, now, complete but I can only give you a tid bit of the finish……..actually, only a snippet of … Continue reading →

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“Light Table Monday”…………

Posted on February 2, 2015 by treadlemusic

Ok, I know, it’s supposed to be “Design Wall Monday” but………there’s nothing on mine!!! So, currently, when you take 1 of these…………….and add 1 of these…………. you get this…………….  and add these……………… and, most definitely, these……………………………… and, of course, some … Continue reading →

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“Stained Glass”…..a finish………….

Posted on March 22, 2014 by treadlemusic

Yay!  This was a “learning” project, at least the final quilting was, as the ruler work was something I had not done before (except as an assist when stitching in the ditch to stabilize a quilt for FMQ). I am … Continue reading →

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Proficiency level is much higher…..

Posted on March 14, 2014 by treadlemusic

With my “ruler work” after all the straight line stitching for the last few days!!! Since I have a sit-down mid-arm quilting machine (HQ Sweet Sixteen), ruler/straight-edge stitching is a skill that takes a bit of coordination (and a few … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday…………

Posted on January 20, 2014 by treadlemusic

Well kinda, anyway! This pattern had immediate appeal for me and, because my goal is to “stash bust”, I’ve been pulling together all the necessary ‘players’ to accomplish the project (see here for participants). My “Wall” is actually the magazine … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever……………….

Posted on January 19, 2014 by treadlemusic

Is something I’ve never really had to deal with. For me, January begins with all sorts of new endeavors/projects. A clean slate just waiting to be scribbled on!!! Always has and, I think, always will. Having said that, this is … Continue reading →

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“Leftovers”………

Posted on August 8, 2013 by treadlemusic

What comes to mind when you hear that word?? Last night’s dinner becoming tonight’s?? “Planned-overs”?? Good thoughts?? “Ugh” thoughts??? Well, sometimes  these are definitely a ‘good thing’! Way back in July (oops…..that’s just a few days ago!), when ‘Christmas in … Continue reading →

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