Birds of a feather sneak peek of what I am working on
 

I got this amazing quilt from a new client. Her grandmother hand embroidered all the bird blocks. Her grandmother was a master needle worker as the embroidery is just amazing. She wanted the birds to pop so what better way to do that then surround them with feathers! So I am dubbing this quilt "Birds of a Feather". I just loaded it yesterday and meant to take a before pic and forgot. So then I thought it would be fun to photograph every bird block before and after quilting. I have completed the first row. So here are my before and afters. I am loving how this is coming out and the birds really are popping after quilting.
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Wow, that is going to be one beautiful quilt.

Oh, it's so cool how your quilting affects the blocks; well done for both of you!

Jan in VA

How did you change the bock colors. Did she embroidery them again on colored squares/ Beautiful quilt.

Wow! Such beautiful work along with the quilting.

They are all a soft yellow color. Some pictures were taken with flash and some without and that is what makes them appear to be different colors. They are really all the same background fabric which is a soft yellow color.

Oh my, that is wonderful! Certainly a lot of work, and you did a beautiful job of it.

What a difference your quilting make. It will be stunning when finished!

That is going to be a family treasure.

Lovely quilting.

The blocks look fantastic! Both the fill and the border treatment on each block! I love how you left the moon unfilled on the Owl block. Well done.

Amazing quilting FF ! ! Very beautiful embroidery!

You have some wonderful embroidery to work with, but your quilting is making it into an heirloom, for sure!

Your quilting really enhances the beautiful embroidery!

They say that quilting makes the quilt. The embroidery was wonderful, you are making it spectacular! May I ask what kind of batting you used? You are getting great textures.

Beautiful embroidered blocks ~ so much more beautiful after your fantastic quilting! Great job by both!

that is going to be a great quilt nice quilting!!!

I can't believe what your quilting did for those blocks - outstanding!

My Oh My .... you are going to have one extremely happy client.
Your attention to detail is exceptional, by working with the embroideries to enhance their features beyond belief. And too, your bordering of each block is amazing!

Outstanding indeed ... FelineFanatic!

Do hope that you will continue to show us the rest of the blocks. Please?? :)

Outstanding job! Your quilting just makes those great embroidery blocks pop!

Stunning quilting on these great blocks. Would love to see the entire quilt.
peace

So cool! It's amazing to see the blocks before being quilted and then after. Very very pretty

Amazing embroidery and quilting. I love the way your have framed each bird with the quilted border.
This is the perfect example of quilting enhancing a quilt.

well i have to say they improve so very much with your lovely quilting and i'd not thought they could. Beautiful!!

That is a special quilt.

You are the best artistic quilter ever. The quilted border in each block is an outstanding idea.

Thanks PP and everyone else for the nice comments. The batting is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20. The thread is Glide in yellow color called Cornflower. Here is a long shot of the quilt. I will definitely post a picture of the whole thing when done.
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your quilting is very pleasing.

Your quilting is stunning. It is said that quilting makes the quilt. That is true in this quilt. I have never seen embroidered blocks quilted so lovely.

wow-- the blocks were beautiful to start but incredible now. Your work enhanced it so much. Lovely

Your quilting made them come alive!!!! So beautiful! What a treasure!

Absolutely beautiful and a great example of how quilting "pops" the embroidery. Your client will be thrilled!

Your quilting is absolutely gorgeous! It is making the embroidery pop. It is going to be stunning. Love it.

Fabulous quilting and handwork!

Once again, you show the absolute beauty you can create with your fantastic quilting. I look forward to all your posts and always, just go ooh and aah.... Great work.

Stunning! Lovely quilt top but oh my, what a quilt this will be!

I can only chime in with the same comments. It is fantastic! What a glorious remembrance she will have of her grandmother after you have completed your magic with this quilt.

Oh gosh!! This is the absolute best example I have ever seen showing the way quilting can make something come alive. You took some lovely blocks, and turned them into stunning works of art. I am always in awe at the talent I see here on this board. You are extremely gifted!!

I am loving the total look of this quilt. Your quilting is such an enhancement of the embroidery. Lovely, lovely work.

Leslie

Lovely blocks, and your beautiful quilting is a superb compliment!