Thank you!!! This is the best tutorial yet on feathers! I stopped the video & practiced every little bit. A few min before this tutorial I was getting frustrated because I just couldn’t get it, I took a deep breath, said a prayer & found you 😊
Villa -- thank you for the sweet comment. I'm so happy you found me and the tutorial. Would you mind if I share your comment with others ? Also -- I always love to see images of work where one of my tutorials helped. Feel free to send to redbirdquiltco@gmail.com Have a blessed day!
Hi Karen, thank you for sharing this great tutorial with all of us. I am practicing then rewinding video, practicing rewinding!!! Thank you and keep up your gorgeous work!!
That was perfect Karen. I have had problems making the feathers on a curved end but you showed me what to do. Thank you. I tried it before posting my note and it worked great.
+Sarah Leigh Woohoo! Thank you for writing Sarah. It's heartwarming to know that the videos are helpful. I reallhy appreciate your feedback. I would love to see any feathers you create.
+Beth Maitland-Banninger Awww -- thank you Beth. Its sew much fun to quilt!! You can be sure I tipped one once the video was recorded ;) Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Karen
Hi,I really like how you stitch your feathers.Watching you has inspired me to try stitching feathers .Ive always loved the look of them on quilts.Thank you so much for your video.
+Shirley Mutchler Ah dang Shirley -- One thing I can suggest is for you to practice on paper or a whiteboard. Practice drawing it over and over again... This will help significantly. You can do it - I know you can.
Awesomely helpful! Thank you: I've been hesitating to quilt back over the little curved portion at the top edge of each branch of the feather, but realize it looks good and will give me a better feather. Chocolate with almonds ALWAYS helps!
Thank you for sharing .Your feathers are beautiful and I finally a video that shows how to make them- I was having difficulty bringing mine back to the spine, at times I just brought them straight back but I understand now you make the curve and then down to the spine-I didnt't see the first part how did you mark the spline
actually the first project was a quilt as you go queen size quilt that my DiL wanted me to make for her mom--it turned out great, very much 'gift' quality, and I couldn't have done it without your help.
Mai - thank you -- I always use a Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needle -- for this weight thread an 80 or 90 eye would be fine. Let me know if you have any questions. If you're in the USA you can order them from my website and be sure to use coupon code "thankyou15" for a 15% discount: redbirdquiltco.com/shop
Karen, thank you for this great tutorial. I have the same machine and am batteling tension. What do you have your upper dial set at, and have you changed the bobbin tension? Thanks, Mary
+Mary Couch Great question Mary -- On the Horizon (7700) I need to set the top tension up to 5-6 when I FMQ with Aurifil 50Wt in top and bobbin. I do not use the special Janome bobbin casing for FMQ and I haven't needed to adjust my bobbin tension. I wrote a FMQ basics post about a year ago that shows my general setup -- here is the link: karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-you-fmq-process.html Are you dropping your feed dogs ? Are you getting eyelashes on the back ? Would love to help if I can...
Karen, it seems to me that your machine is moving, rather than the fabric. Are you using a domestic machine? Could you please explain how you've done this?
Hi Cindy -- it seems like this in the video because there is no frame of reference to compare the fabric to. I am stitching on my home sewing machine, the Janome Horizon 7700 but because I don't show the machine it's hard to see that I'm actually moving the fabric under the needle. I hope this helps...
@Marco mama -- I've been stitching feathers for a few years now, probably about 7 ? Each year, each month, each week, each day they change and improve. Keep on stitching -- it's the key!! Thanks for the comment
+ghadia oscar Thank you -- I am working on my home machine and I have a Supreme Slider (teflon sheet) on the machine bed. So when I rotate my quilt sandwhich the Supreme Slider helps the fabric glide to move easily. YOu can see my "setup" information in this blog post: karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html
+anna marie smith Anna - When working with any marking pen I would always test the product first. Sometimes the purple markers are hard to remove, although I've not had any problems when using the Clover Eraser Pen. It's always best to test first though -- good question. Thank you!
Karen, thanks so much for the info. yes, I drop feed dogs and yes, I do get eyelashes. I'll play with the new settings. I mostly do art quilts. You can check it out at crookedgulleyartquilts.blogspot.com
+Mary Couch Checking in to see how your tension issues are coming along. Normally when someone has eyelashes and they are on curves or areas where you are changing direction I would suggest that you slow down your hand movement and/or speed up the machine speed. If you get eyelashes even on straight stitches then adjust your upper tension up. I hope this helps.
Thanks so much for the good tips. I was beginning to figure that out. Sorry for the delay in responding... Bronchitis has been having a field day with me. Hugs, Mary
+Mary Couch I sure hope you're feeling better now Mary -- gosh I understand. This season always brings the stuffies. Take care and have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Love your teaching style. Great tutorial and beautiful feathers
Thank you Monica
Thank you!!! This is the best tutorial yet on feathers! I stopped the video & practiced every little bit. A few min before this tutorial I was getting frustrated because I just couldn’t get it, I took a deep breath, said a prayer & found you 😊
Villa -- thank you for the sweet comment. I'm so happy you found me and the tutorial. Would you mind if I share your comment with others ? Also -- I always love to see images of work where one of my tutorials helped. Feel free to send to redbirdquiltco@gmail.com Have a blessed day!
Karen Miller I don’t mind at all!!! ❤️
Beautiful pattern and how you do it. Thanks for sharing 🤗
Thank you Betty !!
Hi Karen, thank you for sharing this great tutorial with all of us. I am practicing then rewinding video, practicing rewinding!!! Thank you and keep up your gorgeous work!!
+Anne Marie Hobbs Aw Anne -- you are very welcome and thanks So Much for the feedback.
Thank you Karen, I can now start practising thanks to your clear demonstration.
That was perfect Karen. I have had problems making the feathers on a curved end but you showed me what to do. Thank you. I tried it before posting my note and it worked great.
+Sarah Leigh Woohoo! Thank you for writing Sarah. It's heartwarming to know that the videos are helpful. I reallhy appreciate your feedback. I would love to see any feathers you create.
Very beautiful quilting
Thanks for sharing
Thank you @Kamlesh Gupta
Karen, so beautiful! and chocolate and wine, my kind of quilter!! Thanks for posting.
+Beth Maitland-Banninger Awww -- thank you Beth. Its sew much fun to quilt!! You can be sure I tipped one once the video was recorded ;) Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Karen
Hi,I really like how you stitch your feathers.Watching you has inspired me to try stitching feathers .Ive always loved the look of them on quilts.Thank you so much for your video.
Madstitcher -- thank you so much for this sweet comment. I would love to see anything you create. You can do it!!
Madstitcher2012
Best video on curled feathers!! Going to try it.
Thank you Barbara -- I hope it went well and helped improve your feathers !!
Beautiful, wow!
Great job, I am having a heck of a time to get the feather that smoothly done.
+Shirley Mutchler Ah dang Shirley -- One thing I can suggest is for you to practice on paper or a whiteboard. Practice drawing it over and over again... This will help significantly. You can do it - I know you can.
IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TUTORIAL
Nan -- you're very welcome.
Awesomely helpful! Thank you: I've been hesitating to quilt back over the little curved portion at the top edge of each branch of the feather, but realize it looks good and will give me a better feather. Chocolate with almonds ALWAYS helps!
+J. Marcus Weekley Thanks so much - I'm glad it helped. I would love to see anything you create from it.
Thank you for sharing .Your feathers are beautiful and I finally a video that shows how to make them- I was having difficulty bringing mine back to the spine, at times I just brought them straight back but I understand now you make the curve and then down to the spine-I didnt't see the first part how did you mark the spline
VERY well demonstrated technique! I'm just learning this; you make it look effortless, but like something I can manage... THANKS!
+Jeanne M Thank you so much Jeanne - Would love to see anything you create with it.
actually the first project was a quilt as you go queen size quilt that my DiL wanted me to make for her mom--it turned out great, very much 'gift' quality, and I couldn't have done it without your help.
Woohoo! That is fantastic Jeanne... good for you. I'm so happy it helped and many thanks for the feedback.
Beautiful feathers and very good tutorial I am off to practice thank you.
Thank you Florence -- how did that practice session go ? I hope you're enjoying it.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. What needle did you use for the feathers?
Mai - thank you -- I always use a Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needle -- for this weight thread an 80 or 90 eye would be fine. Let me know if you have any questions. If you're in the USA you can order them from my website and be sure to use coupon code "thankyou15" for a 15% discount: redbirdquiltco.com/shop
Thanks for sharing, this is beautiful. Hopefully I can do this one day...
Thank you Judy -- You can Do it!!!
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Many Thanks Jennifer
Karen, thank you for this great tutorial. I have the same machine and am batteling tension. What do you have your upper dial set at, and have you changed the bobbin tension?
Thanks,
Mary
+Mary Couch Great question Mary -- On the Horizon (7700) I need to set the top tension up to 5-6 when I FMQ with Aurifil 50Wt in top and bobbin. I do not use the special Janome bobbin casing for FMQ and I haven't needed to adjust my bobbin tension. I wrote a FMQ basics post about a year ago that shows my general setup -- here is the link: karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-you-fmq-process.html Are you dropping your feed dogs ? Are you getting eyelashes on the back ? Would love to help if I can...
Awesome|! I can't wait to try the technique!
Thank you Rose -- Please tag me on your creation -- I would LOVE to see it... You can do it!
Karen, it seems to me that your machine is moving, rather than the fabric. Are you using a domestic machine? Could you please explain how you've done this?
Hi Cindy -- it seems like this in the video because there is no frame of reference to compare the fabric to. I am stitching on my home sewing machine, the Janome Horizon 7700 but because I don't show the machine it's hard to see that I'm actually moving the fabric under the needle. I hope this helps...
Thank you for this video. How long have you been doing feathers?
@Marco mama -- I've been stitching feathers for a few years now, probably about 7 ? Each year, each month, each week, each day they change and improve. Keep on stitching -- it's the key!! Thanks for the comment
hi. that was beautiful. what are you rotating the fabric on, please?
+ghadia oscar Thank you -- I am working on my home machine and I have a Supreme Slider (teflon sheet) on the machine bed. So when I rotate my quilt sandwhich the Supreme Slider helps the fabric glide to move easily. YOu can see my "setup" information in this blog post: karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html
Very good demo.
+Colleen Crawford - Thanks so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
would you use a marker even if you are doing a commition job i have had problems with my own quilts, with the marker coming back.
+anna marie smith Anna - When working with any marking pen I would always test the product first. Sometimes the purple markers are hard to remove, although I've not had any problems when using the Clover Eraser Pen. It's always best to test first though -- good question. Thank you!
Lindíssimo !!!!!
New member want to learn more about free motion quilting on my home sewing machine.
Lovely! Thanks for your time.
+Sherri Alexander Thank YOU!! I'm thrilled you stopped by...
Hola, gracias es muy precioso
beautiful!
+Patti Eder Thanks Patti
You're welcome! I learn so much from you
Thanks, it is beautiful
+Sonia L Thank you Sonia
trabalho maravilhoso!
Thank you
Eliza Lopez OMG I love your quilt work
+Liz Vasquez Eliza - Thank you! Do be sure to follow me on Facebook too if you're active there. facebook.com/RedbirdQuiltCo Thank You!
Than you this is helpful!
+joan baxter Joan - thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Karen, thanks so much for the info. yes, I drop feed dogs and yes, I do get eyelashes. I'll play with the new settings. I mostly do art quilts. You can check it out at crookedgulleyartquilts.blogspot.com
+Mary Couch Checking in to see how your tension issues are coming along. Normally when someone has eyelashes and they are on curves or areas where you are changing direction I would suggest that you slow down your hand movement and/or speed up the machine speed. If you get eyelashes even on straight stitches then adjust your upper tension up. I hope this helps.
Thanks so much for the good tips. I was beginning to figure that out. Sorry for the delay in responding... Bronchitis has been having a field day with me.
Hugs,
Mary
+Mary Couch I sure hope you're feeling better now Mary -- gosh I understand. This season always brings the stuffies. Take care and have a blessed Thanksgiving.