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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Oh, the Endless Possibilities

If you have made Anna Marie Horner's Feather Bed Quilt, thought about making it, or flipped through the (free!) pattern, then you know that making the feather blocks is only the beginning ... then you have to decide how to arrange them.

48 Feathers on the Design Wall

Should they be perfectly aligned, like soldiers, standing at attention (above), or randomly flipped and rotated (below)?

Feather Blocks, Rearranged

It's another brutally windy day in Santa Fe, so I'll likely stay inside and arrange and re-arrange some more this afternoon.

For a closer look, I've been posting the individual feathers on my 365 Feathers blog.

I'm joining the list of quilters sharing their Design Walls on Judy's Patchwork times.
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14 comments:

  1. Kathryn1:01 PM, May 11, 2014

    For my 2 cents, I think all in a row doesn't do the blocks justice.

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  2. Gail in Vegas1:07 PM, May 11, 2014

    I love these Sophie! How about all different ways including up side down (you have a few like that) and some extra white in between a few; maybe that would make them look like they floated down to their position.

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  3. Terri1:45 PM, May 11, 2014

    I like the "feathers in the wind" look.
    Hugs

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  4. Glen QuiltSwissy3:15 PM, May 11, 2014

    I love the second setting! They look more natural that way for whatever reason. You could still send them all to me if you can't make the decision!

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  5. Mystic Quilter3:28 PM, May 11, 2014

    I too like the second setting, gives a lot more movement.

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  6. Cathy3:41 PM, May 11, 2014

    Love the color combination and the second layout. I'm still considering making one some day.

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  7. joe tulips3:42 PM, May 11, 2014

    I love the random best! These are really pretty.

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  8. Paulette4:06 PM, May 11, 2014

    They're beautiful! Personally, I think the random flip and rotate method is a wonderful way to set them. Gives the eye a little extra fun.

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  9. CathyC5:28 PM, May 11, 2014

    loving the random 'flip flop' look :)

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  10. Bridget9:58 PM, May 11, 2014

    I'm a fan of every which way.

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  11. Katie 6:26 AM, May 12, 2014

    those feathers are awesome

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  12. Needled Mom8:03 AM, May 12, 2014

    Oh what fun!!!! They look great too.

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  13. Angie in SoCal9:48 AM, May 12, 2014

    Both great, but I"m leaning toward the randomly placed one. They are beautiful! What a fabulous use of strings.

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  14. Elizabeth7:36 AM, May 13, 2014

    They are beautiful feathers, Sophie. I'd love to see them paired and then on point -- I think strong verticals are compelling (the black centers) and would be interested in how they'd look on an angle...

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