Feather Fancy

Quilted wreaths can be made either with piecing or with applique. Here is one of the most beautiful of all quilted wreaths, made with dozens of appliqued 'feathers'. Janice Jones did an amazing job with this heirloom creation; we admire her excellent needleturn applique work.

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Horse Feathers, made and quilted by Janice Jones

This quilt is made with needleturn applique. Janice Jones explains, "The title of the quilt is from my dad, who muttered 'horsefeathers' in frustration. Making each feather with tiny points, 'Horse Feathers' fit perfectly. Buttons were added for holly berries and piping [was used] in the borders."

The pattern source is "Feather Fancy" by Cherry Guidry for Cherry Blossoms Quilts. 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson (Arizona) Quilt Fiesta.

Pieced Feathers

Are you incorporating orange and other autumn colors into your current projects? Here is a contemporary quilt that highlights glorious feathers in warm hues. Even better, this quilt is made from scraps! We love the repetitive motion of the straight, staggered feathers.

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Sonoran Feathers by JoAnn Hinchliffe

 JoAnn says, "I love scrap quilts, so when I saw this pattern online, I knew I had to make it.  Even the black background is scraps! It sure seems that no matter how many scrap quilts I make, my stash doesn't seem to get any smaller... but I'll keep trying!" (Note: Sonoran Feathers was based on the Arctic Feather pattern by Elizabeth Hartman.)

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2023 Quilt Fiesta in Tucson, Arizona.