AnnHenry Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Here are my before and after pictures (I adore before and after pictures) of the Blue Star. I got real brave (this being a practice quilt and all) and tried the bump bump feathers. Rather a disaster when one looks close, but I am surprised how good it looks from a distance! Maybe I'll specialize in quilting for the partially sighted. Among many thing I learned here: Don't use variegated thread when doing bump bump! And I need more practice on making the feathers cover all the area and I'd like to know the secret of how to do judge the sizes when feathers curl back upon themselves. It probably has to do with PPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I think your bump bump feathers look great up close and personal! Did you freehand it or draw them first. I still can't completely freehand them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Things like this make me fell like I'm in the wrong line of work. Oh, to do beautiful feathers like those! Your quilting made the quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Bravo Ann! Lovely bump feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I think your feathers look awesome! Love how the quilting enhances the quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Originally posted by AnnHenry Maybe I'll specialize in quilting for the partially sighted. Very funny!!! Seriously though - I love the quilt and your feathers look great! Thanks for sharing the photos - you really added life to the quilt, very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I think you did an excellent job!! I even looked close up WITH MY GLASSES and I STILL think you did an excellent job:P:P How much marking did you do? Just the spines or the entire feathers? After watching Myrna's Fowlproof Feathers and doing the LAU Challenge over New Years, I can do the free form feathers okay. I'm still practicing the bump, bump ones, over and over and over (just for you Darlene!), but still haven't tried much in the way of quilting them. You should be proud of the job you did. They're beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Huh? You need practice where??? My word that's wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 OMG! Great job, and all freehand!!!!!I'm jealous. I really need to take the time to PPP. Hard when I have CQ, and everything it does is perfect! Love your feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ann...you did a nice job on the feathers. I really do wish I could quilt like most of you gals. I seem to be stuck in a rut right now. I have done so many meanders on charity quilts I can't see anything else. I may have to practice feathers and swirls. I think this quilt is beautiful...your quilting added alot to this quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyLynn Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 WOW I think your feathers are wonderful. It is one of those things that we are just to hard on our selves. Very nice, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ann, if there is any thing to sneeze at or doubt in that quilt I sure can't see it. I was told it's not necessary to make the feathers fill every inch of the block or area.. I like the way you have a few spacers in them and it eases trying to figure out what is which and where is why. Great job. so pretty, too . RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Wow..that is totally impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ann those feathers are just to die for. i love the before and after pictures too, it is amazing the difference in how the quilt looks. Did I see some hooked featers in the bottom right hand side triangle of the last picture of the front? great work on the entire quilt you really dazzled this quilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 You got the bump goin' girl. Great job on your "practice" quilt. Looks pretty professional to me!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 BEEEE U T full!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Nicely done !!! The back's just georgous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks for all your nice comments. I didn't show close close-ups because the mistakes show, but we see it so close and we judge it so close. I was so happily surprised at how good it looks from a distance. With the blue pen, I drew in just the spines and made a little mark where the feathers curled on themselves so I would have room for feathers from both sides. Didn't always do that part so well, but I'm a beginner and I'm happy with my practice progress. Those of you who are doing charity quilts - what better place to practice feathers? The recipient won't know who you are and is not a likely future customer, and you'll never have to see the quilt again. I consider my "pay" for charity quilts to be whatever it is I learned doing it. I use the charity quilts to practice a new pantograph or for feather practice. Too bad about those boy quilts with feathers . . . but small quilts are for small boys, and I think they don't object to feathers. Yes, there are a few hooked feathers that crept in there when I wasn't paying attention. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ann I think you did a terrific job. I think the secret to the bb feathers are just ppp. You get to learn the distance after a while. One thing I have to remind myself that I can add a curl in to fill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ann, I think you did a gorgeous job. Love the before and after!!! Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I like your before and after pictures as it really shows how wonderful your quilting made this piece look. Your BB feathers look pretty awesome to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenna Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ann, this turned out beautifully! I think you are doing great on your bbfeathers! I'm not seeing many open spaces but you could always go back and do some fills if they bother you. Echo both sides till they meet, or maybe stick some pebbles in there. Just more ppp to make something you aren't crazy about more pleasing to your eye instead ripping. I know if there is something catching my eye that I don't like that's what I'll see everytime unless I fix it. A little OCD I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 WOW!! That is so neat!!! Very pretty! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Gorgeous job Ann, your bump - bump feathers are awesome. The before/after photo really shows how you transformed the top into a beautiful quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 You have done a fantastic job, making a simple but effective quilt into a fabulous quilt! LINZI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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