JustSewSimple Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 It is my understanding that the Fibonacci Sequence is the perfect formula for feathering. I have it printed out and understand how it works. What I do not know is exactly how it works while feathering. I know if the sequence is used it makes a perfect spiral which is how to spiral the feathers. What I Don't know is how many feathers to put into each square. When I first started to think about it I pictures 2 in the 2 block, 3 in the 3 block 5 in the 5 block and 13 in the 13 block and so on. The problem is that before long we are on to 34 and 55 etc. That is way too many feathers in a small space. Does anyone have any information on this theory? Don't make your answer to smart or you will lose me! I have used up most of my grey matter just understanding the sequences, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I was lost at "Fibonacci Sequence" !!! I'll have to look that up .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Sylvia can't help with this one but I did look it up and wow that's way too much math for me LOL. I got lost on the first step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 The math part ( and I really can't spell math) is a wonderful concept for a spiral but I am at a loss as it relates to feathers unless it is the LENGTH of each feather as it spirals outward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I suspect it refers to the spirals of the feather spines and not the feathers themselves. Then the quilter can place the size and shape of feathers where appropriate, to look pleasing and fill the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Wight Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Like Linda, I think it referrers to the spine. I was curious, so I looked it up. Here is a simple diagram and explanation that looks like a feather spine to me. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/5136987048086740/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ok, where did you find the "print out" instructions? Sounds interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 www.mathisfun.com/numbers/Fibonacci-sequence.html this is a wonderful idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Made my head hurt and eyes cross. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Sylvia, Sunday is a day of rest and I am not going to make my brain work hard enough to understand this today! I really want to hear you say 'Fibonacci' in Southern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Carmen, if I say Fibonacci or any other word it WILL be in Southern! A bit slow in speech but the understanding is right up there with all the other directions: North, West or East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmuntz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 It makes my head hurt just looking at the word, let alone trying to pronounce it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 dont they make rulers for that???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Sylvia - I think you're over-thinking this. Yes, in a perfect world, we'd follow these mathematical principles, but it takes a lot of the art out of it. Remember to KISS the quilt - Keep It Simple Sweetheart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 You are right, Linda. I am NOT a mathie so I probably just file this someplace and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I agree with Linda regarding the use of this for freehand but it raises very intriguing ideas for computer based quilting...hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG_Quilts Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, I am a math teacher and when I was in college, I ran into the Fibonacci Sequence a number of times. For example the number of ancestors of a bee. A female be has two parents a male and a female. A male is essectially a clone of its mother, except for gender (not sure how tht works!) Since I have benn out of college for a while, I admit I have forgotten the other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Yeah, Kathy, and the female does all the work while the guys hang around and keep the queen happy! I guess that's the way of the world! See, I don't do math but science is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sharon Schamber teaches how to make a pebble fill using the Fibonacci sequence to make it look interesting. Start with one large circle, add 2 medium ones, then 3 small. Keep going around the large circle with medium and small until it is covered, then branch out. Any sizes you like, just mix them up in quantities of 1, 2, 3, and 5. We didn't do anything with 8 that I recall. I have no idea how that relates to feathers. Maybe the same way, for the size of the feathers. Mix up the sizes to make them interesting, in 1's, 2's, 3's and 5's? And it's been a few years since I took Sharon's class, so I may have described this poorly. If so, it's my mistake, not hers :-)) By the way, I learned KISS was Keep it simple stupid. I like the softer "sweetheart" so much better! I'm just back from a trip to Texas, and that sounds very southern :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Annie, I wish you had drawn this out for me. My brain is a bit over taxed right now and I have no idea what you mean. Come see me sometimes and we'll treat you well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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