Feathers are always a favorite motif
on my quilts...
Here are 4 different ways to stitch out
a feather:
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Feather 1 is my go to feather!
I learned this style years ago from
Feather 2 I rarely stitch out...
back tracking over previous stitching
is tedious and boring for me.
Feather 3 is quickly becoming my favorite.
Feather 4 is a great beginners feather.
No back tracking at all.
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Feather 1....Stitched out
Very playful and FUN!
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Feather 3.....stitched out
I find myself stitching out this style more and more.
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Feather 3......stitched out again
even if you look closely, you rarely see any thread
build up around the edge of the plumes.
This feather stitches out quickly
and has a traditional look to it.
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Inspiration from the Flower Beds:
The last of the Calla Lily
blooming by the Thread Shed
Old Fashioned Holly hocks by the Thread Shed
I love the star shaped centers...
State Fair Zinnias in the front yard:
Sunset in the front yard...
If you are inspired, you are welcome to use
my photography in your personal art work.
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
The color of those Hollyhocks is absolutely fantastic! I also am in love with the colors of the sunset!
ReplyDeleteI like that Cat's Claw feather, #4. I am getting better at the backtracking, but don't really want to do it all the time. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteHow do you get the little spirals at the end of your bump back feathers? It looks really nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenni,
ReplyDeleteYou stitch a curl into the plume, then backtrack back over that curl, then start the next plum back down to the spine.
LuAnn