What's included...
Detailed Instructions
Instructions to make the Heather Feather quilt featuring machine embroidered applique in 2 sizes
- 2 motifs that fit into an 8.5” square
- 2 motifs that fit into a 5.5” square
4 Ways to Prepare Your Applique Shapes
Use the printable templates; BERNINA Cutwork files; SVG files in your favorite electronic cutting machine or AccuQuilt GO! dies: AccuQuilt GO! Heather Feather #1 (55087) & AccuQuilt GO! Heather Feather #2 (55088)
Multi Formatted Designs
Multiformat collection includes: ART, ART60, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PES, VP3, XXX.
Sizes
The full-sized Heather Feather quilt measures 80” x 80”
The smaller version of the quilt measures 52.75" x 52.75"
Hoop requirements
To stitch the full sized motifs in one hooping, a hoop that is at least 220mm x 220mm is required.
To stitch the full sized motifs in 2 hoopings each, a hoop that is at least 135mm x 215mm is required.
The Heather Feather motifs were born from a desire to see what could be accomplished using the new (at the time!) BERNINA Jumbo Hoop. Both filling an 8.5” square, the two motifs feature classic paisley shapes embellished with gorgeous threadwork. In the original Heather Feather quilt, color is used to create a stunning and vibrant masterpiece that is a visual feast for the eyes.
You’ve probably heard the expression, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Heather Feather is a great example of, “It takes a village to make a quilt,” with:
- Felicia and John helping to cut appliqué shapes (back when there were no fabric cutting dies or electronic cutting machines)
- Susie and Kathy offering use of their BERNINA 830 embroidery machines (before I got mine!)
- Judy D saving the day when the first attempt was not about to lay flat on the batting when creating the quilt sandwich (who knew borders could be so very wonky and fusible interfacing could make fabric behave so much better!), and
- Judy S mopping up countless tears when disaster almost struck.
Sometimes naming a quilt is the hardest part of making it. This quilt started out as “The BU Quilt” because it was going to be entered into the 2009 BERNINA Fashion Show at BERNINA University in San Francisco. That didn’t seem quite right for a forever name. Then a non-English speaking friend said, “You mean the ‘Be You’ Quilt?” I love that idea — encourage you to “be you” when you choose your color to make this quilt. But it still wasn’t quite right for a forever name. Given that a lot of my ideas are inspired by my two beautiful daughters, Heather and Jasmine, and the motifs resemble the beautiful feather designs often found in the quilting world, merging the two seemed to be the ideal solution. Thus, Heather Feather was born.
The Heather Feather quilt has a passport from all its international travel. As well as being juried into the 2010 IQA Annual Show in Houston, TX, Heather Feather has been displayed in Steckborn, Switzerland at the BERNINA International headquarters; Sainte Marie aux Mines, France at the 2012 European Patchwork Meeting; and various locations in China during a 3-month tour, which resulted in an award for excellence at a Chinese quilt show.
Heather Feather Border Collection
An Elegant, Classic Border for a Bed Runner, Wall Hanging &More
What's included...
Detailed Instructions
Instructions to make the Heather Feather Border in 4 different sizes: 32", 48", 64", 80"
Instructions to make a bed runner, a wall hanging and a mirror frame
2 Ways to Prepare Your Applique Shapes
Use printable templates or AccuQuilt GO! die: AccuQuilt GO! Heather Feather Border(55414)
Multi Formatted Designs
Multiformat collection includes: ART, ART60, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PES, VP3, XXX.
Sizes
The Heather Feather Border Bed Runner measures 80" x 32"
The wall hanging and mirror frame both measure 32" x 32"
Hoop requirements
A hoop that is at least 110mm x 230mm is required
With a background in software engineering from my previous life (pre-motherhood and pre-quilt designer) I still love a good engineering challenge. The original design for the Heather Feather quilt included an appliquéd feather border. At 78” long, drawn completely freehand, it wasn’t conducive to ease of cutting and stitching! The challenge became to create an appliquéd feather border that would be easy to cut and stitch. It needed to have: a repeat making it easy to shorten or extend, the option of a square end or a shape that would fit into a mitered corner, and have a set of shapes that would fit onto a standard size of AccuQuilt GO! die board. Once these design challenges were met, the Heather Feather Border collection was born!
The design collection includes instructions to make a bed runner, wall hanging and mirror frame. The Heather Feather Border Bed Runner is 80” x 32”. It fits perfectly on the end of a king-sized bed (and has that aura of royalty any king or queen would demand!). The Heather Feather Border Wall Hanging (32” x 32”) features a 16” square in the middle - stitch any design of your choice in here. The wall hanging (shown above) features trees from the Sparkle collection in red, green and gold to create a gorgeous piece for the Holidays. The Heather Feather Border Mirror Frame removes the center from the wall hanging and creates a frame that’s sure to be a showstopper.
If you’re looking for a classic border, an elegant bed runner, or a showstopper wall hanging, then this is a must-have collection for you.
Pricing Options
HEATHER FEATHER
$66
Includes:
Detailed instructions to make the Heather Feather quilt in 2 different sizes
2 Heather Feather motifs in 2 different sizes
Multi-formatted designs for use in any embroidery machine
Heather Feather Combo
$120
Includes:
Heather Feather Design Collection
Heather Feather Border Design Collection
HEATHER FEATHER BORDER COLLECTION
$66
Includes:
Detailed instructions to make the Heather Feather Border in 4 different sizes
Instructions to make a bed runner, wall hanging and mirror frame
Multi-formatted designs for use in any embroidery machine
