While I agree with everyone else that your feathers look just fine, I understand your angst... when I get to Heaven, I intend to ask God why He gave me such strong desire to sing and play music and absolutely no talent. lol. All my life I have enjoyed a variety of activities, and I've never been good at any of them. So what? I enjoyed them all, and will continue to. Try to let it go, and enjoy the process, and find beauty in your results. I think the quilt is gorgeous, and I want to make one just like it!