I have done them a few ways and finally went with the strip method, it takes less time and I can make multiples. At first it was taking me hours to complete just one, I decided I was being very picky with my blocks. Since they wont be staying with me but going to fellow quilters I want them to be perfect. I wouldn't want to get a block that I wouldn't put on a quilt and I don't want anyone to get a bad block from me.
I cant wait to see what everyone makes, I know one person used salvages and another hand dyed all her fabrics~ so fun. I am still deciding what I will be doing with all the blocks after we trade, it will come to me it always does.
Linking up today with WIP with Freshly Pieced, and Lets Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts check out some of the linked blogs. I find new ones each week to follow, you will too.
Today is also Sewing Wilde's blog-a-versary, one year ago today was my first blog post. To this date it's still the blog post with the most views, the story of my sewing beginning.
time to sew,
Pam
I am totally intrigued by your feather blocks - they're gorgeous! Think I'm going to have to try making some! Thanks for showing and sharing...
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely and also a good record of all the quilts you have made :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking feathers!!!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved feathers and had thought of making a quilt with appliqued feathers hadn't thought about how to do pieced feathers until I saw your post. It has inspired me to try some blocks like you have made. Thank you for the idea.
ReplyDeleteFor me paper piecing is easier on my hands than appliqué which I like also
DeleteThese are lovely. Are the final blocks paper pieced, or pieced traditionally?
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I tried them both ways and found doing the colors in strips first then paper piecing the center and whites. What I didn't like was pulling app the paper out of the tiny strips
DeleteWe will trade blocks at guild, haven't decided how I want to arrange my quilt. The blocks will be pieced together traditionally
DeleteWow, what a lovely idea for a block swap. Your feathers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog-av-ersery, and I just had to read your first ever post...would you believe I too retired (six year ago), for similar reasons and I rewarded myself with a Husky Sapphire. Happy blogging/sewing.
Congrats on retirement and sweet treat, a sapphire!
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How pretty, and what a great idea to swap them! I've made a couple and have plans to make a couple more in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI do like paper piecing but personally wouldn't have found this block, I think Guilds widen our skills
ReplyDeleteYour feather blocks are great, Pam! And congratulations on your Blogiversary! Here's to many years to come!!!
ReplyDeletethanks Lorna, always fun to link up with your weekly party!
DeleteNice feather blocks. I'm here from our blog discussion group. What fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog-aversary. I'm about to reach my 100th post.
Lin
Congrats Lin - I will also be checking out everyone's posts- glad she sent us this info
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