Friday 22 November 2013

Feathers on a Friday


"Feathers Quilt" by Anna Maria Horner

Back in September I sent all the girls withing the Cherish Circle of Do Good Stitches little parcels with the back ground fabric for my October blocks. Since then I have been getting little surprises in my mail box then today the last ones arrived.  I was so hoping that what I saw in my head would translate.
Here is the mini mosaic I posted to Flickr for the girls.
I provided no other guidance for colours etc 
as I wanted each of them to make their own unique feathers.


after some pressing and trimming I had this .......


plus I have two blocks left for the back.
I LOVE every block and all together as a top ...... I am in LOVE

This photo might be a little deceiving as to the size ..... it is 72" Square


I think that all the ladies have out done themselves. Some ladies have been cursing me whilst making their blocks but just look. They are stunning and now what I saw in my head I see before me :o)

  



Now for the quilting.  My limit/ability stops and starts at straight lines (well I like to pretend they are straight!) so do I do random or just vertical?

This pattern is available as a free download  HERE  if you are interested.

Thank you "Cherish" Ladies.
I'm off to ponder the back :o)

hugs Sharon


15 comments :

  1. I just love these feathers..... its a fantastic quilt top and well done to all the contributors.... I think either way you decide on the quilting it will be lovely - just different ...... of course you could always try your hand at some feathers?????
    Hugz

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  2. Wow - what a fabulous quilt this will be, Sharon.

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  3. WOW - what a stunning quilt this is going to be :-)
    Well done CHERISH ladies (and yes I cursed during the first one too LOL)

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  4. That is so stunning. It just looks so effective. Well done to all of the girls.

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  5. All the feathers are fabulous.. Will heck out the link, thanks Sharon.

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  6. wow Sharon the ladies sure did good,they are awsome blocks and what a wonderful quilt with them all together.xx

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  7. It looks fantastic Sharon and Cherish ladies!!! :)

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  8. Wow Sharon, it's amazing. Must be lovely seeing your dream come to life! xx

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  9. Your group has done a great job, te feathers look fantastic, as though they were meant to be together.

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  10. Stunning is the only way to describe your quilt...everyone did so well on your bee blocks...congrats and am looking forward to seeing this one quilted.

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  11. Your quilt top looks great Sharon.

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  12. Another fabulous addition to your pile of quilts.

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  13. They all look beautiful. another one I'd love to see up close. Can't wait to see how you quilt this one too.

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