I have been having fun with my free-motion quilting
techniques. In order to improve your machine quilting you have
to practice! I was focusing on different
kinds of feathers for my Fun with Feathers class.
First, I practiced creating feathers on paper.
 | |
| Some of my practice feathers on paper. |
 | ||
| More practice on paper! |
These drawings then became a “pattern” or guide for me
to use when practicing with my sewing machine.
I started with a blank quilt sandwich, and then
free-motion quilted my feathers using my sewing machine.
 |
| Lower your feed dogs and doodle with thread. |
 |
| The feathers all stitched out. |
I had so much fun making the feathers—the mixed media artist
in me couldn’t help but coloring them in with Derwent Inktense water-soluble ink pencils!
Then I diluted and mixed the colors using plain water and a paint brush.
 |
| Fun with Feathers--In Color! |
What do you think? Hopefully, this inspired you to doodle some feathers with your sewing machine!
