More Free Motion Feathers

Hi there

I did get a few things finished this week but I can't show you as they are Christmas presents and I wouldn't want to spoil a surprise....... but I did get some feather practice done which I can show you.

It started as this...

a doodle on my daughters school jotter

First I worked the feathers using Gutermann Sulky varigated threrad

Then I worked into the feathers with a metallic pink thread.

Followed by some pebbles in a contrasting sparkly blue metallic thread.

I'm using a 4 oz polyester wadding for this piece.

I took this photo at night and I love the lighting in it - really shows up the texture.

This shot was taken in a rare moment of sunshine

After working the pebbles arounfd the feathers, I decided to do some Mc Tavishing.  Only my second attempt at it.  I find it quite a difficult pattern to do.... but I like it.

It's quite a big piece - this is my daughter holding it up for me in the kitchen,  Approx. 3' x 2'

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this when it's done - maybe make a bag?  Whatever - I'm just enjoying working on it - hope to do some later today.

Just to remind you, it's nomination time over at Amy's Creative Side for the Bloggers Quilt Festival.  You have until 4th November to cast your vote.  My entry is #57 The butterfly quilt.  If you'd like to vote for me I would really appreciate that.  Thank you.
See you all again soon.
Enjoy your weekend.
Rhianon.