Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Yesterday I had a nice cozy day in because of the lovely snow. I stopped measuring after it hit 17 inches (of fresh snow) at about 2 PM. Not to mention the foot or so that was already there. My best friend whom used to live next door now lives outside… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL- K & L
K & L has been posted to Karen’s blog… so check it out 🙂  We are almost winding down can you believe it? And don’t forget all of the amazing prizes from our sponsors!!! Continue Reading
Feathers QAL- J & I
11:11 Make a wish. Just sayin’… I don’t know why I procrastinate sitting down to blog. Oh wait I know… I procrastinate just about everything I am supposed to do 🙂 Well whatever… My kids have been home for 2 days… kinda sick? You know when they feel lousy in the AM and you… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL – Blocks E and F
How is everyone doing on their feathers quilt? Â It seems like everything is going well because we have some of the most beautiful quilts and progress shots showing up in the pool… both Instagram and Flickr. Â Tonight I sat down to write this post and NATURALLY decided to attempt something super fantastic… instead of actually… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL – C & D
Head over to Selvages and Snapshots for this weeks block assignment.  We have also picked a winner for the giveaway…. AND we have announced the 4 giveaway prizes for finishing your quilt top.  I am pretty jealous I can’t win any of it.  Hope everyone is staying warm. These are my A-F Blocks… Look how differently… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL – Blocks A & B (and a few more tips on planning)
*ALL PHOTOS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM POST SORRY” Happy New Year!!! I don’t know about you but I haven’t sewn on my machine in a few weeks. Â We were plagued with bad colds and then the infamous stomach bug. Â I am looking forward to getting back to the routine of school (for the littles) and… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL – Paper Piecing Tutorial
Karen has posted her tutorial on her blog Selvages and Snapshots. Karen brings up that everyone has their own way of paper piecing so don’t hesitate to paper piece how you normally do, or if you are new at paper piecing, if something feels better for you go ahead and do it (as long as… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL – The Schedule and Pre-Planning
I am super excited to make a new feathers quilt with everyone. I am even more excited to see all of your ideas come to life. I know a few of you that have some concerns about this quilt being paper pieced. I assure you that this will be a great intro to paper piecing. I swear… Continue Reading
Feathers QAL Announcement
Something amazing and epic is coming…Â yep its the Feathers QAL and you are INVITED to join us!!! Who: Myself (Nydiak) and Karen Dorey (Quilting_Fairy) What: Paper piecing basics, along with specific instructions for each block. I will have linkys set up on the website so you can share your progress! Where: Here on… Continue Reading
Feathers – Blogger’s Quilt festival
WOW… I can’t believe I am finally able to sit down and just blog!!! I decided to join the fun over at Amy’s Creative Side and join in the Virtual Quilt festival. I was able to finish binding my feather’s quilt sometime during the Alison Glass blog hop… but not fast enough to share its… Continue Reading