Category Archives: Handquilting

Nifty Gifties

January 31, 2014

In 2013 I participated in a pay it forward challenge on Instagram. I was to make items for four people in hopes that they would also pay it forward and do the same for others. I’ve completed most of my items, and today I’m showing off what I made for the friend who got me...

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Embroidered Linen Picnic Quilt

August 26, 2013

A few weeks ago, Layla asked me if I would make a quilt so we could go on picnics. That seemed like a perfectly reasonable excuse to stock up on Anna Maria’s Field Study linen, which I did, because, hey, why not? After seeing KelbySews quilt, I was inspired to go with a simple patchwork...

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Jo-Anne FlinkAugust 26, 2013 - 7:26 am
You have been busy! Looks great.ReplyCancel
MariannAugust 26, 2013 - 8:00 am
I always alternate pressing my seams when sewing my rows together. Makes it so easy to machine quilt.
You are one brave lady to hand quilt a picnic throw!
As always, your quilt is amazingly beautiful! The photos of Laya are the cherry on the sundae! Luv ya!ReplyCancel
- MariannAugust 26, 2013 - 8:02 am
  Love Layla’s photos. (brain thinks faster than I type!)ReplyCancel
CarlaAugust 26, 2013 - 10:45 am
An absolute fabulous quilt! So pretty and with embroidery to boot!ReplyCancel
CherylAugust 26, 2013 - 10:56 am
Your quilt is beautiful! When you hand quilt, do you start in the center? Or any special format? I really like the pattern.ReplyCancel
Christen @ Love By HandAugust 26, 2013 - 12:55 pm
Hi! Absolutely love this quilt! I too am planning a picnic quilt, and I was wondering, with the weight of the linen, if you used batting in the quilt? I’ve seen a few with and without batting. Thanks!ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 26, 2013 - 9:33 pm
  Hi there! I did use batting. Its a heavier weight, and I think its perfect for picnicking. Also, the weight helped it to stay down on a windy day, which was great!ReplyCancel
trilliumAugust 28, 2013 - 10:43 am
Such a pretty quilt! I will have to try pressing seams like that on my next quilt. I’ve always opened them flat.

Thanks for the tip about the pearl cotton. I love to embroider and the embroidery you have completed looks great. Those bright colors match with the linen.ReplyCancel
AdrianneAugust 29, 2013 - 6:14 pm
This is such an utterly gorgeous quilt! I absolutely adore the backing – the print is wonderful. I hope I can get my hands on some soon!ReplyCancel
Lisa StahlSeptember 9, 2013 - 11:02 pm
This quilt is beautiful! We always us this old moth-eaten blanket to lay in the grass on and play with the dogs. I think I’ll be making something new for this purpose!!

Lisa

PS. Layla is just adorable!! I miss that age.ReplyCancel

A Feather Bed quilt just for me!

May 6, 2013

Justin bought me the Field Study collection in quilting weight for Christmas. After waiting until Christmas to get the line, I don’t know why it took me so long to cut into it! It beckoned me day after day, until finally I could devote my full attention to it. I knew I wanted to make...

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CharlotteMay 6, 2013 - 12:52 pm
ohhh, it’s lovely! I’m the same way with my bindings – I can’t bear machine finishing!ReplyCancel
LaurieMay 6, 2013 - 1:40 pm
It’s GORGEOUS! Yes- I would be interested in a tute about making the most of your fabric with the feathers.ReplyCancel
- tiaraMay 6, 2013 - 7:31 pm
  ditto on the tute. I only made a few feathers bc the waste was killing me. this quilt is beautiful!ReplyCancel
kirstenMay 7, 2013 - 7:59 am
Would love to see a tutorial – this finish is beautiful!ReplyCancel
RachelMay 7, 2013 - 3:31 pm
Gorgeous!ReplyCancel
CarlaMay 7, 2013 - 4:04 pm
You did such a nice job on this. A brilliant finishReplyCancel
HeatherMay 7, 2013 - 7:34 pm
This is SO beautiful. And yes, I would INDEED be most interested to learn your “staggering” tip for reducing waste.ReplyCancel
Feather cutting tutorial + Giveaway! | Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogMay 10, 2013 - 5:20 pm
[…] with some way to maximize the amount of feather halves I was getting with each set. When I made my Field Study version, I did have full width of fabric on hand, but chose to use 22″ strips anyway, so I could […]ReplyCancel
Amy CMay 15, 2013 - 3:41 pm
Would love a tutorial on the feathers!ReplyCancel
- MeredithMay 15, 2013 - 8:05 pm
  Hi there, Amy! I posted that tutorial here: Feather Cutting TutorialReplyCancel
KatiJuly 15, 2014 - 6:46 pm
I saw this on pinterest and I have been trying to find something like it as a quilt for my apartment and I cannot find something that I am equally obsessed with. Would it be crazy to ask if you could make this in a twin size? Please e-mail me, kati.ehrgott94@gmail.com.ReplyCancel
- IvyNovember 19, 2014 - 3:27 pm
  You can make it in any size. AMH even gives the dimensions, etc. in the free pattern, which Meredith linked to: http://www.annamariahorner.com/Feather.Bed.Quilt.pdfReplyCancel
KristenMarch 22, 2015 - 1:15 pm
This is a seriously gorgeous quilt! Amazing. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel
Debby GravunderApril 9, 2016 - 2:47 pm
My sister sent me this as a hint. I will be making one soon.ReplyCancel
HeatherOctober 19, 2016 - 12:10 am
I would love a tutorial! I’ve been called Heather Feather quite frequently, might as well have a pretty quilt to illustrate! ;-)ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2016 - 8:33 am
  I’ve got the cutting tutorial right here: https://oliviajanehandcrafted.com/?page_id=4708ReplyCancel
Grace FortnerNovember 1, 2016 - 12:51 pm
I would like to have the pattern for the template to make the feather quilt.ReplyCancel
SylviaJanuary 15, 2018 - 11:56 pm
Can you tell me how many inches you stair stepped each strip in while sewing the strip sets?ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 25, 2018 - 11:56 pm
Yes please post how you make your feathers,ReplyCancel
- MeredithMay 26, 2018 - 1:15 am
  Hi there, Debbie! You can find that tutorial right HERE.ReplyCancel

Goings On

April 24, 2013

I’ve been working away on my Feather Bed quilt. I’m one feather away from being halfway done with quilting around the feathers. After that, I’ll quilt the stems. I’m not sure if I’ll add any more quilting after that, but I’ll be sure to let you know. I’m thinking I’ll be so anxious to use...

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Progress Report : Field Study Feather Bed Quilt

April 22, 2013

Hey there! So I’ve gotten back to working on my Field Study Feather Bed Quilt. Last night I finished piecing together the blocks, and I was able to trim them and assemble the quilt top today. I’ll be riding this wave of excited motivation for as long as I can. yucky picture. boo! After piecing...

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Marci GirlApril 23, 2013 - 9:28 am
Beauitful!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JApril 23, 2013 - 10:00 am
I love the backing you picked!ReplyCancel
Susan EvansApril 27, 2013 - 5:25 pm
So pretty! I am in the midst of feathers myself. It is nice to see other fabric versions. What did you use for the background material. The voile backing is a good choice.ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 29, 2013 - 5:02 pm
  I used Free Spirit Solid in Winter White for the background! I always try to use a solid from the same manufacturer as the prints I’m using so that the materials are as similar as possible.ReplyCancel
Sandra TMay 30, 2017 - 5:55 pm
Hello!

I just put together my strips & taped the pattern together and am very frustrated with the pattern as it is shown from Anna Maria Horner, as well as Fons & Porter, and your blog; Turning the patter 180 degrees does not produce the results as shown… The pattern of the feather goes diagonally across both sides, not one side up and the other side up from the vein.

In order to get the pattern to go up & out, we (my engineer husband and me with my extremely analytical mindset) had to flip the pattern and change the direction 90 degrees. I have wasted a lot of fabric as I used fat quarters and can only get four sides out of each 22″ section. We also needed to add extra strips to any strip-set that was only 12″ tall.

IF anyone is considering using this pattern, make your strip sets out of 1/4 – 1/3 yard strips of 45″ fabric, not fat quarters and good luck with setting your pattern to turn out how you wish!ReplyCancel
- MeredithMay 30, 2017 - 10:57 pm
  You are correct. This same method is outlined in my tutorial here. https://oliviajanehandcrafted.com/?page_id=4708 I show how to alternate the direction of the creature template so there is virtually no waste, and to flip the template to get the feathers in the proper direction. I have made many quilts using this pattern and method. I hope you love your quilt and that it will help you to make this beautiful pattern with less frustration. Happy sewing! ReplyCancel
EsperanzaJuly 4, 2018 - 4:02 pm
you’ve inspired my 14 yr old girl! now we are going to attempt this project! your tutorial makes it look simple… thanks! ReplyCancel
Marilyn CollieMay 8, 2021 - 3:01 pm
I absolutely love this one and would like to get the pattern…MarilynReplyCancel
CarolMarch 7, 2023 - 1:59 pm
looking awesome already!ReplyCancel

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Welcome to Olivia Jane Handcrafted! I'm Meredith and this is my creative journal. Here you'll find loads of inspiration for a handmade wardrobe, home decor, bags, and quilts. I even have plenty of projects and tutorials to get you started or help you along the way.