Sample Redux

I'll be teaching my class on quilting feathers at the Asheville Guild in July and I thought that I would jazz up my sample a bit.  The upper quilt is the original sample and the lower one is the redux (I guess you could really figure that out for yourself).  One comment that I received from judges on my earlier quilts that had feathers on them was that, although they were very nice, they would be a lot better if I had used a contrasting thread.  But, but, but . . .if I were to use a contrasting thread then they would be able to see all of my mistakes!  So,  improve already.
Anyway, I finally got the message and got courageous enough to start using thread that stands out and really emphasizes the quilting.  So I wanted to make a new sample that would demonstrate what a difference it could make.  I also added four new elements to show how you can start with a fairly simple design and completely change the look of it without a tremendous effort.  I had lots of fun doing this little quilt and I hope that it will inspire others to step a little out of their box and add a little color to their lives.