This block really threw me a curve, but I worked through it. It took me a few tries (and some unsewing) but I like the end results.

Beautiful quilting great info on marking to. Thanks for sharing!

There seems to be alot of interest in marking. For the center wreath I used this stencil by Pam Clarke and a pounce pad. For the side feathers, I dug out a template out of my scrapbooking supplies. I use white school chalk, the dustier the better, in other words, CHEAP. It wipes right off.

The purple holder is just a cheap chalk holder like a teacher would use. I would love to find a more expensive. I guess a trip to the school supply store is in order. I use the chalk on white fabric as well. I do have a black light on my machine, but most times it does show up without it.

Thanks for all the wonderful advice. I really appreciate the close-ups of your quilting. Your work is beautiful.

The mirror idea is absolutely the BEST! Thanks....

That is so cool. I'm going to try your method on my next quilt. Also, I love the mirror idea. I need to figure out how to do that on my frame.

Thanks for the tips...I like how you are so talented that you just do the guideline/registration marks, then freemotion the feathers. I'll keep practicing!!