quilterkp Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I am looking for recommendations on Feather books. This is something I need to learn to do. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Deming Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Check out some online classes as well, such as: Angela Walters on Craftsy: https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/classes/free-motion-quilting-with-feathers/35398 Bethanne Nemesh on Iquilt: https://www.iquilt.com/course/can-feather-can-freehand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 What type of feathers? The book that helped me do the bump-bump feathers was by Sherry Rogers-Harrison. Her book has a clear page that covers the page with feathers. The page with feathers has an arrow that shows you the direction you would stitch. The book comes with a dry erase pen. You use the clear page to trace the feathers. You are going to get a thousand different options. I bought this book several years ago. I am sure there are online instructions now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 KP; While a picture is worth a thousand words, I believe a video is worth a million. You can learn a lot from a book, but a video can show so much more. For this reason, I am a big supporter of two feather training videos. They both show you different techniques to fill assorted shaped and sized areas; Kimmy Brunner - Twirly Whirly Feathers ; http://www.kimmyquilt.com/shop/DVDs.htm Two DVD set, and one of the best I have found. Kimmy also has some free videos that you may find helpful; http://www.kimmyquilt.com/learn.htm Claudia Pfeil - (P)fun - (P)feiling - (P)feathers; http://www.2sistersquilting.com/claudia2.html Take care, and have fun learning. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Suzanne Earley has an online class as well. Pay what you think it is worth so start the class and if it is not for you drop out and pay nothing. http://www.suzanneearley.net/feather-boot-camp/ Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm with the others that suggest a video tutorial being the best method to learn and there are lots of options online and you can watch them over and over for as long as it takes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancys13 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I agree that a video is the way to go, but it is not ALL that you have to do. Practice, practice, practice with a dry erase marker on a vertical then a horizontal surface. Then throw a big piece of muslin on your machine and do feathers up, down, diagonally, backwards, inverted, however you can think of doing them. I never ever thought I would be able to do feathers....of course I am no expert, but I do a decent job. There is a certain rhythm to feathers; it's like a dance. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryQuiltsTx Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 This is something I would like to learn too. Just need some quiet time to watch videos....not easy babysitting my 3 1/2 year old monster grandson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 There are a gazillion ways to make feathers. One easy way to get started and build confidence is to use this great book called "Hooked on Feathers" by Sally Terry. You can't screw up! https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://t2.gstatic.com/images%3Fq%3Dtbn:ANd9GcSV7RKS7-msSQ8TlJyP7W71DlzBjwg6rjZaOaF3v-rj3mPkoTyZ&imgrefurl=https://books.google.com/books/about/Hooked_on_Feathers.html%3Fid%3DSPZYNwAACAAJ%26source%3Dkp_cover&h=637&w=825&tbnid=8iYroxt0wSwC3M:&tbnh=160&tbnw=207&usg=__5uGxuwzL_h_c_4kqi9vQm8cIceY=&vet=10ahUKEwjd2N6xoKfUAhVGxWMKHVzACdoQ_B0IbDAO..i&docid=GogZQrAUVLTmaM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjd2N6xoKfUAhVGxWMKHVzACdoQ_B0IbDAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Deloa Jones has an excellent book on feathers! No DVD with the book, but she does have some video's to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I will order "Hooked on Feathers" and Deloa Jones, book, too! And, you would be amazed at how badly I can screw up feathers!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yep get the books then practice, practice, practice! I like to use a sketchbook and ultra fine tip sharpie to practice designs. You'll figure out how to get out of tight spots and how to make the kind of feathers you like. I still practice feathers and other designs, especially when I'm in a long, boring meeting at work! Most of all, have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 The FASTEST way i learned, was by Myrna Ficken! 2 seconds watching her feathers, and i was off and running making them in every damned direction! She can attest to it, she was standing right beside me when i did it! After years of using her method, i freely went to the bump bump and easily did those! aquilterschoice.com is her site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 I agree with Sheri, Myrnr Ficken's books and videos are great. If you ever get a chance take her classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Books and videos by Mynra F. added to the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/6/2017 at 4:16 PM, quilterkp said: I will order "Hooked on Feathers" and Deloa Jones, book, too! And, you would be amazed at how badly I can screw up feathers!~ Practice practice practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 and practice some more!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 You know what! One day you will look at you practice pieces and say, that's a darn good feather. All of a sudden things just click. Dont worry it will. Enjoy the process. Post for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I sure hope I will get feathers down My Sally Terry book will be here Saturday! Thank you so much for the encouragement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Thank you, thank you, thank you for the recommendation on the Sally Terry book! LOVE her feather method and it is so much easier than the other two I have been practicing. Will continue to practice all three methods, but the ST way is FABULOUS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I love all the suggestions you've been giving and have some of those books. DeLoa Jones book is great for the longarm feathers. I love Darlene Epp's feather workbook for the formal feathers. So many different ways to use them, but I don't think she's selling anymore. If you use FB and post on Quilters Classified or Longarm Accessories and ask if anyone has used books they'd like to sell, you can always buy more books. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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