Saturday, May 25, 2019

My May Goal Done!


Wow--I haven't posted since the first of the month! I've been working outside on my gardens and other spring cleaning projects--that's my excuse! 
Orange Peel did get quilted though--finally! 

I was inspired to try quilting hooked feathers after watching this great Handi Quilter video: Feathers and Blocks with Vicki Hoth and Jamie Wallen. My brain seems to have an issue with quilting feathers, but the hooked feathers were actually fun to do !

The first bit of advice they gave was to practice drawing feathers everyday. I picked up a lined tablet at the dollar store and have been doing some practicing. I have to admit to not practicing every day, but try to do a page here and there (when I remember--lol!).

Orange Peel was my One Monthly Goal for May.
See more finishes HERE

May OMG finish link-up is open!


14 comments:

  1. Lovely quilt and quilting! I peeked at the video and will have to watch it later. It looks full of great teaching! Thanks for sharing the link!

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  2. Your hooked feathers turned out very well. I will have to make time to watch that video.
    Practicing on paper does make a difference, in my experience--even if it isn't "every day." :)

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  3. My goal for machine quilting is to learn how to do feathers in free form style. When I will find time, I don't have the answer to that.

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  4. This is a gorgeous finish Karen and I love your quilted feathers, so pretty! Have a lovely weekend! Christine xx

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  5. Your Orange Peel is delightful..just love it!! I've never done any fancy quilting like feathers--yours looks just lovely hugs, Julierose

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  6. Fun orange peel quilt! I am going to watch that video!

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  7. Love the blues and your quilting is very nice!

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  8. Great finish, and I love your feathers. I admire anyone who can do free motion on their domestic.
    They say muscle memory is key.

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  9. Well done meeting your goal. The quilt is lovely and the quilting looks just right.

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  10. Oooohhhh.... I love it Karen !! And the quilting is fabulous as always !

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  11. Your orange peel is just gorgeous and the quilting is so beautiful - congrats!!

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  12. Lovely quilt! beautiful feathers and a good reminder about the drawing practice too! thanks.

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  13. Pretty! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

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