I’ve been wanting to try freehand allover feathers for a while. I decided this envelope top would be a good place to try it out.
I started by drawing a widely spaced meander and then stitching it for the spine.
Then I went back to the beginning and began filling in feathers along one side.
I went back to the beginning again and stitched the feathers along the other side of the stem.
Then I advanced the quilt and stitched the stem again.
The quilting went very fast!
Here is a peak at the back.
This backing fabric has been in my stash for yeas. It was given to me so I really have no idea how old it is. I am going to use this Amy Butler print for the binding. It is also from my stash.
It has been attached by machine and I will do the hand sewing in the car today.
Linking up with My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday.
KatyQuilts 
What a great job for your first time feathers! Love it!
I couldn’t access your blog page for some reason last night but I see it fine now. I especially LOVED the close-up (pic #6). You’re doing an amazing job, Katy!
Another great quilt Katy. Nice to find the backing and binding in your stash. Looking forward to seeing it off the frame and with binding attached – no pressure!
Happy stitching,
Allison
Beautiful! I will be trying this soon. I like how you described the stem as an extra large meander. What a great visual/mental cue.
I wouldn’t have thought of that. It seems simple with drawing the stem first.
Wow! It looks fantastic! Do you think I could do that with my domestic?
I think you have mastered the free hand feather!
That turned out so pretty. I think that would be a great way to try and improve my feather skills.
What a surprising HST layout! I thought I’d seen them all, but i was wrong. This is such fun; placed like this the blocks look like open envelopes. Beautiful feathers too; you’re lucky to have enough space for a frame.