Thank you all very much! I appreciate all the kind words. I am learning so much already from these boards, I'm glad I stumbled upon you all. I've surely enjoyed making these, and I look forward to many more. Secretly, the tree skirt is my favorite so far, maybe 'cause it was the first and I only get to see it once a year, so it feels new each time I unpack it.
Ah, the feathers..... I really like the way they look, but that was ALOT of pushing, pulling and clipping threads.... Hopefully, the next time will go alot easier once I learn how to use my quilting frame.