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Friday, 26 April 2013

Flamboyant feathers

For the first time, I'm linking up with Leah today. I'm going to bombard you with more quilting-in-progress (last one before the final reveal, I promise). It's turning into quite an epic quilting adventure, but I'm extremely pleased with the results. I've done a bit more triple stitching. Love how it looks!


I got a wee bit bored after a while, so I decided to start the borders. It's such a pretty quilt I decided to try some free-form feathers around the border. I have done feathers before (on this quilt) but these are way more fun, and I'm much happier with how they're coming out. The first one was awful, and got ripped out - but I learnt from my mistakes (make sure the curves in the foundation line are really gentle!) and the others have come out really well.


 I've decided to continue the triple stitch behind the feathers (as you can see from the tiny section I've done). I'm hoping to get the quilting finished in the next week or so - but we'll see how it goes. I've been quilting for a few hours each night and it's still got a long way to go!

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend.
xx Jess
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37 comments:

  1. Sharon26 April 2013 at 11:01

    Your quilting looks fantastic, I like this quilt. I am so impressed by people good at free motion quilting because I think it's so difficult!

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  2. Susan at TheBoredZombie.com26 April 2013 at 11:03

    Looks FANTASTIC. The lines really do make the background interesting and POP the flowers. Good for you!

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  3. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hats26 April 2013 at 11:26

    Holy amazing!!!

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  4. LT26 April 2013 at 11:37

    Jess what great use of the triple stitch and I think it was a good decision doing up to the feathers. It looks awesome already, the final product will be a beaut!

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  5. needle and nest26 April 2013 at 12:01

    Jess, your FMQ is incredible! I really love that you combined the free glowing feathers with the straight lines of the triple stitch - they create such beautiful contrasts in texture.

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  6. Anne / Springleaf Studios26 April 2013 at 12:06

    Oh, I'm very impressed with your FMQ. Nice texture to a beautiful quilt.

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  7. Kirsten26 April 2013 at 12:55

    This looks amazing Jess! I really love how your feathery quilting compliments the curvy shape of the Retro flowers.

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  8. Susan26 April 2013 at 14:08

    I am in awe of your quilting skill! This is going to be one seriously beautiful quilt!

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  9. Jenelle26 April 2013 at 14:57

    On a home machine too! You really are very talented Jess. I love how this is coming together.

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  10. Quilting In The Cold26 April 2013 at 15:10

    Wow those feathers are beautiful. It is going to be such a gorgeous quilt!

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  11. CitricSugar26 April 2013 at 15:16

    You've made me reconfirm my vows to learn to do feathers someday. They look so very pretty, Jess...

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  12. Jess @ Scrappy n Happy26 April 2013 at 15:40

    Your quilting is awesome! I love feathers but haven't tried them yet, you are inspiring!

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  13. janequiltsslowly26 April 2013 at 15:59

    Wow I would so love to be able o quilt like that. I love your feathers!

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  14. Vicki26 April 2013 at 17:05

    Can hardly believe that this is FMQ! I am just learning how to FMQ, and have forever to go. What a gorgeous quilt. Anxious to see it completed.

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  15. Nicky26 April 2013 at 18:42

    Wow - looks amazing! Think I'm going to be making quilts with more negative space in future - just so I can quilt more! What about you?

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  16. Annabella26 April 2013 at 18:52

    Bombard away - this is looking incredible! You are a clever thing aren't you? Your retro flowers are quite rightly being given star treatment - can't wait to see where this goes next!

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  17. Nat at Made in Home26 April 2013 at 20:38

    It is amazing jess! I don't how you have the patience to do it!

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  18. Sarah26 April 2013 at 21:23

    wow. Feathers are looking great. But I am totally enamoured with that triple stitch, soooo clever!

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  19. Melissa26 April 2013 at 21:50

    Your feathers look awesome!!

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  20. krislovesfabric26 April 2013 at 22:24

    What a beautiful job with the feathers!

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  21. Di27 April 2013 at 02:29

    Oh my! Your quilting is fantastic. Di x

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  22. Charlotte27 April 2013 at 04:42

    blimey, lady - you're amazing!

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  23. Katy Cameron27 April 2013 at 05:30

    Oooh, those feathers look absolutely fabulous dahling! I sent my retro flowers off to someone else to add feathers to ;o)

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  24. Lucy | Charm About You27 April 2013 at 06:39

    I think I will spend my weekend crying because I can't fmq like you ;)
    It is awesome Jess!

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  25. Janine @ Rainbow Hare27 April 2013 at 08:09

    Those borders are wonderful. I can't wait to see it finished :)

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  26. Anorina @SameliasMum27 April 2013 at 19:15

    Absolutely beautiful x

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  27. sherry27 April 2013 at 23:30

    stunning simple and i love it

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  28. Curly Anna Quilts28 April 2013 at 02:49

    Your quilting looks beautiful. I can't wait for the final reveal!

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  29. Anna28 April 2013 at 05:49

    Love the feathers! Can't wait to see the whole quilt finished!

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  30. Kelly28 April 2013 at 05:56

    Your FMQ just gets better with every quilt - Gorgeous!!

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  31. Kelly28 April 2013 at 05:56

    Your FMQ just gets better with every quilt - Gorgeous!!

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  32. Unknown28 April 2013 at 06:15

    I love this quilt :)

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  33. Danih0328 April 2013 at 06:36

    It's very pretty! Your feathers are gorgeous!

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  34. LAQuilts28 April 2013 at 07:29

    Your feather are so beautiful. I hope to get better at mine.

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  35. Renee28 April 2013 at 12:37

    Wow it looks awesome! I love that big feather around the border, can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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  36. Heather D.29 April 2013 at 12:33

    Amazing. Gorgeous.

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  37. Jeanne in Ohio30 April 2013 at 22:42

    Your quilting looks fabulous! I especially love the feathers.

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