February feathers - FMQ quilt challenge

Here's my attempt at the feathers for February. The most right one is my first attempt. Stitch-wise it is better than the other attempts because I tried a new foot and the fabric moved much more easily and I had a hard time controlling it. Lots of practice needed. But -- I tried!

Uncle Paul's Birthday

We had such a good time going over to Uncle Paul's (Christensen) home in Talmage to celebrate his 92nd birthday. Here's Jeannie, Veloy, Ramona and Dolly. Here's Paul. He told some great stories. What a great family!

It was a great month that just flew by! The last two Wednesdays I have gone with Scott's aunt, Jeannie, and a few of her cousins, nieces, etc., and done handwork or whatever you want to do. They get together every Wedn. and sometimes have a quilt on or just work on crocheting, embroidering or whatever. I have completed more in two Wednesdays then I have in two or three or four months. I started this redwork last week. Never thought I would finish it today (except for some embellishments).

Block 2 for my bed quilt. May do 9 or 12, have some more cut and ready to sew.

These are the first three blocks from the beautiful Block of the Month that Scott got me for Christmas. They ship every 21st of the month. I love the fabric and the patterns are so well written. It is going to be so much fun.

And my attempts at the Free Motion Quilting. Not great but it is a start and often the first step is the hardest. I need to try something for real. The month of February is feathers. Hmmm. That is going to be a real test.

The weather has been incredible for the last couple of months. We have very little snow on the ground and what is there is actually melting which usually doesn't happen till March. I think one year of very dry won't hurt us much. Odds and ends are getting done around the house - we have a lot of free time. We have two more months with Brock here. The house will be so quiet ...