Come on .....Lets Shake our Tail Feathers!!!! Who better to shake our feathers with than Patsy Thompson of Patsy Thompson Designs, right?
(Hi Patsy:)Have you ever wanted to learn or improve your machine quilting? Let Patsy show you how she creates beautiful award winning quilts with her DVD's. She has graciously offered the following three sets of DVD's for the IHAN Anniversary Month Long Giveaway!!!
We all know it takes practice, practice, practice.....however if you are anything like me I could practice until the cows come home and make little progress. But with some instruction from a talented instructor...I can make progress much faster. (Don't believe me? Just ask Mary Jane!!)
Isn't this absolutely beautiful?
Wow....now that is a "tail feather" LOL
This is a lovely use of fun threads and you could learn from an expert how she makes these gorgeous designs.
It might be difficult to see the quilting in this photo but if you click here you will see it beautifully.
Patsy offers free (we love free) downloads and a Power Quilter Certificate!! She also has a lovely on-line shop to purchase more of her DVD's and recommended notions.
Speaking of notions, Patsy honestly has the very best video on her site about the Bendable Bright Light. She makes taping a video look so easy.....trust me....it is not. I drop things....my voice sounds funny....her video ROCKS and it shows you exactly what I've been saying about it.....I don't think there is a stitcher alive that would not love a Bendable Bright Light. (if you find one....you've moved a grave stone and that is against the law!!!)
On to the Giveaway.....you can win the above DVD's by leaving a comment on this post about why you would like to have one of Patsy's Free Motion Feather's DVD's.
Want more entries? Click here to find out how you can get lots more entries for each of the days between today and April 15th when the Giveaways end.
There will be three winners, one for each of Patsy's DVD's and the winners will be announced on April 16th, 2010. This will give everyone plenty of time to read through the post/posts and be thoughtful about their replies.
Tail Feather Smiles,
Kelly
FYI-All of the posts for the coming month have been written by Kelly Jackson. They are all my own words and thoughts. Having this giveaway is my way of saying Thank You to all of you and the wonderful people who so generously donated these items. How better to celebrate? I get to tell all of you about wonderful products and you have a chance to win some really incredible things!!! Now that is what I call a Party!!!
(a special note to all my friends out there....if you see I've made a mistake....let me know, thanks :)
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been drooling over her work for quite a while! Would love to win one of the DVD's so I can try it out and see if I can come even close to such great quilting!
ReplyDeleteI am just too excited at the prospect of seeing these DVD's! I first saw them on your sidebars & was in love with the quilting instantly. I love doing free motion, but I am still intimidated by some of the more intricate designs (LIKE FEATHERS!).
ReplyDeleteHave a great anniversary party! Here's a glass of champagne from me
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Woo Hoo! I'm in! Let's celebrate!
ReplyDeleteFeathers intimidate me. It would be great to know the tricks so I could get them into some of my quilts.
I am new to machine quilting so I can use all the help I can get! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHer work is excellent. One of my quilting goals this year is to improve my quilting abilities and I've been focusing on machine quilting techniques. This DVD would be a big help. Oh, how I'd love to know how to make beautifulf feathers!
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www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
YOU are too funny!! Do you lay awake at night just thinking of things to blog about?!! Honestly, the Utube thing is a riot!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the opportunity to win this wonderful DVD! Thanks for the chance!
Double WOW!! Me too, me too! I'd love to learn to do FEATHERS...need to improve my quilting badly. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI've actually watched some of her DVD's.... more on the "beginner" side of things :-) It made all the difference in the world!!!! I mastered stippling that night! Would love to actually OWN some of her DVD's - she's so talented!
ReplyDeleteI would like the opportunity to make such beautiful feathers! Also I need all the help I can get for free motion quilting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give-away!
I am crying....I want more enteries but haven't used anything you have shown....whaaaaawhaaa...this is such an awesome giveaway....I want it sooooooooooooooooo bad......so...hummmmm how many items can I buy from your store and try out? Hummmmm
ReplyDeleteThat is such beautiful quilting. I love to create my quilts, but everytime I try free-motion quilting I break into a cold sweat! I know practice is the only way, but how do you know if you're doing it right? This is why I NEED this DVD...so I can learn. Lynne
ReplyDeleteI have been dying to own one of Patsy's DVD's. I just ordered some stencils from her.
ReplyDeleteI have been studying feathers lately and a DVD from Patsy would really be a bonus! She does amazing work! Happy anniversary! :-)
ReplyDeletePatsy's wonderful. She has taught me to quilt feathers when others have failed. You are great to introduce her to your followers. They won't be disappointed. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI just love the Utube video, what a great way to get a party started.
ReplyDeleteFeathers just scare me, I am so afraid to mess them up, hope this DVD helps
Happy Anniversary, IHAN! I would love to win a Patsy Thompson DVD. Watched a video clip and love her 'style,'too. Like learning from a friend you just haven't met yet! Thanks for the chance to win one of her DVDs.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn some quilting techniques. I am definitely a newbie!
This looks like a great collection to begin with, thank you!
I am one of your followers :)
SheilaC
I feel bad..I don't even know who she is, but her DVDs look fabulous. I love FMQ feathers and do them when a quilt calls for it. These DVDs would add far more elegance to what I can do now. So glad I stopped in!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a year..that's awesome.
I received my Bendable Bright Light a couple of weeks ago (from you, of course) and I'm amazed at how bright it is! When I turn it off, it looks like I'm quilting by candlelight, by comparison! I've been a big fan of Patsy's for quite a while now, and I'd love to win one of her DVD's. She's such a great role model! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI've always admired Patsy's skill with feathers. I've looked at these DVDs before and watched some of her free tutes. They are awe inspiring. Like most others, I am intimidated by feathers. I want to graduate from SID, meandering and stipple....love the looks of feathers.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Kelly what a way to start the party!! I would LOVE to learn how to machine quilt better, and Patsy Thompson is a wonderful teacher. I've been to her website, and she is an incredible quilter. Thanks so much for entering me.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know I am a faithful follower :-)
I am always looking to learn more about quilting!
ReplyDeleteoh lala, this could really help me out....
ReplyDeleteI have been to Patsy's site and love her free templates. I have a free motion machine and want to spend more time quilting and practicing free motion.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Her work is beautiful! I would love to win this, because I am such a chicken at machine quilting, and this would really help me out!
ReplyDeleteKelly, I have a quilt top called "Doing dishes is for the birds" and Patsy's feathers would look awesome on it!
ReplyDeletewould enjoy any new tools to learn to machine quilt. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time to stumble across your blog! I'll be staying. *S*
ReplyDeleteI've been watching Patsy's classes on The Quilt Show and using her tips already.
Now I'll look around some more here.
I need all the help I can get with my free motion quilting, including feathers!!
ReplyDeleteThe Patsy Thompson DVD's are my favorites. We sell them like hotcakes at the quilt shop that I work at - what a great way to learn free motion quilting techniques. Once you have one DVD of hers you want them all!
ReplyDeleteI love Patsy, I actually took a class from her last summer...she is awesome. I need all her DVD's so I can be like her:) The more the better:) Kelly you rock! Thanks for helping me when I need items and always trying to find what I am looking for. The giveaways are so generous thanks a million for having them. It's great to be your blogging friend and such a bonus to have you so close to home and in my quilting guild...I love quilting friends! Jennifer
ReplyDeletePatsy is such an inspiration. The ability to quilt with such skill on a home sewing machine is what I've always dreamed of doing. I dream about making feathers as easy as Patsy and being a Power Quilter. I also would love to share my joy of quilting to others.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to do more than scribble! Her feathers are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI've been following her blog for a while and recently bought a new machine with a 9" throat and I'm ready to begin quilting. Elin
ReplyDeleteFeathers, Feathers! Can't get enough of those feathers and its fun to see new ones and creative uses of the old versions too. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteWow! I've been quilting a long time, but Patsy takes these feathers to a whole new level. I'd love to learn how to do these!
ReplyDeletePatsy is one of a kind and incredibly generous. Her DVDs are so long and full, full, full, of information and outstanding demonstrations. You can truly learn everything you ever wanted to learn about free motion feathers from her!! Our quilt guild has a library and there is one of Patsy's DVDs there. I wish, wish, wish, upon a feather, I had my very own DVD.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. I'd love to receive one of Patsy's DVDs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, Kelly! Patsy Thompson's work is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently become aware of Patsy's work through the videos she is doing for The Quilt Show. I would love to have a dvd to learn more from her.
ReplyDeleteI have the first feather DVD and love it! Would love to give a copy to a friend who is starting ot making feathers too. Would also like to learn to improve my feathers because they are ok right now, but I can always get better!
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I would love to have Patsy's new DVD!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary! Beautiful feathers! I would love to win a DVD to learn how to make those. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteGlenda from CA:
ReplyDeleteI have read Patsy's blog for some time but never tried hyper-quilting. Winning a free dvd will certainly motivate me to try this beautiful technique!!
I would love these DVDs because I want to learn to sew feathers! I've been trying, but it's just not going very well.... I need a few (many) good pointers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing the giveaway!
Wow! I *love* Patsy's designs -- she's such a talented quilter, and feathers are my very favorite! :)
ReplyDeleteShe makes feathers look so easy....I wish I could make them half as nice as she does.
ReplyDeleteIncredible feathers! Wish I could make feathers half as nice as hers.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn more about machine quilting. I have always loved feathers, but never tried to do them myself.
ReplyDeleteI think I now have 4 of Patsy's non-feather DVD's and have been wanting the feather for some time, especially now that I hear more are on the way. They are so inspiring to re-watch every so often as your other quilting skills improve. I'm shaking my tail feathers so you'll pick me :) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Kelly! You sure have come a long way in just a short year...congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI'm back....forgot to tell you "why" I NEED this fantastic offer.....
ReplyDeleteEvery single design I do is "wonky". That is a fun way to say STINKY!! I need all of the help I can get and maybe by some huge leap of faith this will provide me with all of the knowledge and tips to turn "wonky" into wonderful!! haha!
That is the real reason....thank for the great giveaway!!!
I love the designs and would love the instruction for learning how it's done. Learning new things is always good and it always makes working more fun when you can throw some new ideas in the mix.
ReplyDeleteCherrie R
I would love to win one of the dvd's because I find watching them is a great way to learn a technique. You can just watch it over and over to really get your brain wrapped around it.
ReplyDeleteI love feathered quilting designs on quilts and attempt to machine quilt them where I can. Would love one of Patsy's DVDs to help me improve and add that extra pizazz that she does with the different colors of thread.
ReplyDeletei follow her and love her work and would love instructions on how to do it.
ReplyDeleteI have just found your blog/store by linking from Patsy Thompson's blog. I love Patsy's quilting and now I have your blog to enjoy too! Thanks!
ReplyDeletei would love to learn how she does it and use it in my quilts
ReplyDeleteDo you think Patsy's DVD would convert me to a machine quilter on my new Betsy? If I win I would sure give it a try.
ReplyDeleteCangrats on the Anniversary. That is a big accomplishment. I would love to win Patsy's dvd's. I have been following her blog for quite a while now and drool every time she comes out with a new design. Take care and God bless, Cory
ReplyDeleteWow! Just watched Patty's video of the Bendable Bright Light. Was planning on ordering one...now I can't wait! Thanks so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of these DVD's as I have not quilted in a long time (working full time and raising children seemed to cut into my free time!) and during my time-out, I've developed arthritis in my fingers. I hand-quilted before but am thinking that machine quilting sounds much more appealing now. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have been watching Patsy's tutorials on the Quilt Show and I think she is wonderful. I have been thinking about purchasing one of her DVDs for awhile, so winning one would be fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic way to learn machine quilting! If I don't win, I've just gotta get these DVD's.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to learn to free motion quilt, but it scares the heck out of me. Sure these videos would help.
ReplyDeleteI was looking for websites to help me with my free motion quilting and came across Patsy's, which mentioned your giveaway, so here I am! The DVDs look a little beyond my skills right now, but some day...
ReplyDeleteThe only quilting I know how to do successfully is in the ditch and tying. I know, I know, tying does not a true quilt make, or so I've heard.
ReplyDeleteI would appreciate these dvd's because they would demonstrate the quilting method and I could replay what I didn't understand. Since I am a visual/show-me learner these would really help me.
I would like to n\move beyond in the ditch quilting and add some art and pizazz to my creations. Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway.
I have just started on my feathers journey and I love Patsy's designs. Her videos would definitely help me increase my feather "design library"
ReplyDeleteGlenda from CA:
ReplyDeleteI have read Patsy's blog for some time but never tried hyper-quilting. Winning a free dvd will certainly motivate me to try this beautiful technique!!
(I posted earlier as anonymous, but have since figured out how to comment with a google account).
I have a mid arm machine and have started doing a bit more than stippling...these are FABULOUS! I would love to learn more.
ReplyDeleteI machine quilt lines. just lines. I tried a meander once and it was horrific. I took and class and it still stinks. I would like to be able to watch again, and again, and again, until I get it right!☼
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant give away and I will be posting about all of this on my blog...
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In my excitement... I forgot to say why I would love to win one of these DVD's... I am only new to this craft and trust me I need all the help I can get and I would love to be able to achieve these wonderful quilted finishes.....
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You mean even I could learn how to do free hand quilting? Would love to learn it with the DVD's and then on to practice, practice, practice... Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow, I definely need this. I have quilted by hand for over 25 years and machine quilting is new to me. I love the machine quilting I have seen, but have not found a good reference source. The DVD's would be great for learning all the ins and outs of machine quilting. Thanks for having this give away. Sharonj.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching Patsy's videos on The Quilt Show and I love her teaching style. It would be great to learn feathers from her DVD! Thanks for counting me in.
ReplyDeleteI certainly need the FMQ help, I can't get to classes or even a quilting store due to the distance so this would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI just got a brand new quilting machine and would love to have some professional help...a DVD would be perfect :) :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the DVD, as I am working to get beyond the basics in free motion quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contest! Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
mybusyhands@gmail.com
Just getting into machine quilting and this is just the way to start.
ReplyDeletelcloos@epix.net
To be able to learn just a little from Patsy would be just fantastic. To have a private lesson, well nearly, would be a great start to improving my quilting ability.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tool to get me started into free motion machine quilting...well, for me, machine quilting period.
ReplyDeleteHer feathers are awesome! Thank you for this giveaway.
mlwright29 at hotmail dot com
I NEED this!! I can't do a wonderful feather to save my life. one side looks great, but the other . . . well, let's just say that the other side has a major problem. myirishbaby
ReplyDeleteneillna@nwol.net
Hi and greetings from Western Australia. I am the most hopeless person at any freehand quilting. I went to a whole week-end workshop on it and still have no idea. I think this DVD would be wonderful; then I would not be envious of all those people who quilt so well - you do want to stop me sinning? :) Thanks so much for making this possible. Sam (Sandra)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing is this? I have spent literally years trying to learn this very art, by reading books, watching videos and reading blogs. All have been inspiring, and I love what I have learned, but to have it all right there on a DVD? what a great plan. Line me up for a chance.
ReplyDelete::waving from the back:: me too
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i've never done any feather quilting but i love the look of it!so i really would need some excellent tuition from an expert!
ReplyDeletegill
What quilter wouldn't want to know how to quilt feathers?! All that I've managed to conquer is freehand stippling.
ReplyDeleteI love Patsy's style of teaching. It would be great to have these DVDS to watch and learn how to sew feathers.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Cheryl
Being a new quilter I can use all the help I can get. I have tried to do some free motion quilting and it looks like someone took a spool of thread and threw it on the quilt with glue to hold it down. It was not very nice at all. pamspinks.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this dvd. why:because I have such a hard time with feathers I know this would help me master them
ReplyDeleteWhat machine quilter wouldn't want them??? I just tried to fmq a feathered wreath and it turned out awful. I can't figure out how to go backwards over the previous stitching in a nice even line to start the next feather. Actually watching someone else do it may be a major help. Plus her designs look AH-MAY-ZING. Emphasis on the ZING. I would love to be able to put some of that into my quilting!!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Ooh! I would LOVE these! I just bought a Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter and I don't know what I'm doing, these would help! :) THanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn some quilting techniques! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! This past week I just watched all of her videos posted on The Quilt Show and I've been wanting to get her videos for more help! I have SO many quilt tops just sitting there waiting for me to quilt them, but I don't have the skill to do it (or the money to send them out). She has a very easy teaching style and I'm sure I could learn a lot. I really want to learn how to do feathers as I always think they're so gorgeous on quilts!
ReplyDeleteI have totally drooled over these dvds .. I think that anyone would be lucky to win these!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I have been looking at these for a while, I am so ready to learn machine quilting but seem stuck in the ditch!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't often I can afford to send a quilt to a long-armer to be done, but when I try to do them, the quilting is very boring.....lots of straight lines. These videos would help me learn to do prettier quilting on my own machine....and I would really love for that to happen!
ReplyDeleteYou're definately tempting me to start making a quilt at 1am! Please enter me for this one too please Kelly. Hugs Naomi
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and have to back and read from the begining. Thanks for offering all the giveaways but this is one that I especially would love to win. I am teaching myself to quilt on my DSM.
ReplyDeleteSusan R.
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I'm a beginning free motion quilter. I've gotten pretty good with meandering and leaves, but feathers? Learning to free motion quilt feathers would be like having big girl panties on!
ReplyDeleteI've come so close to ordering these over the past few months. I am having a really hard time with machine quilting feathers and I really think these DVD's can help.
ReplyDeleteI already own the Fast and Free 0.5 by Patsy and it is such a great instructional DVD. I know that these will be just as great!
i am about a year new to machine quilting....i've become hooked but have lots to still learn!! so as you can imagine i do ALOT of stippling!
ReplyDeletei would so love to learn more about something other then stippling...
thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway drawing!
i am fairly new to machine quilting and am facinated by feathers! i have studied several famous feather stitchers over the last few months in an effort to learn more and develop my own style! thanks for the opprotunity to study your method!
ReplyDeletePatsy's DVD would be just the tool to help me with my free motion. What a great giveaway! Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteThose DVD's of Patsy's look so helpful. I'm trying to venture out being a little more creative. Think these would help lots.
ReplyDeleteI am so intimidated by feathers! I would love to hace one of these videos to get over my fear and expand my repretoire of motifs.
ReplyDeleteThe DVD's sound terrific. Free motion feathers seems too lofty a goal for me, but maybe...!
ReplyDeleteBeing an often isolated quilter, in a country not known for quilting it is very difficult to have opportunities to learn for experts. And whenever I do have a chance to use the internet to order things I never know what to get because it can get overwhelming. So Kelly, this prize would be an amazing prize to win!
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I need all the help I can get to learn to machine quilt better plus I love to quilt feathers and Patsy is an expert at that.
ReplyDeleteI follow Patsy's blog already and am well aware of her many freebies and fantastic work. I also have seen that light in action and it is truly helpful. Hope to win this; I am now using a mid-arm machine and, boy, it's a challenging set of skills to acquire to do feathers well! Thanks so much for a fantastic selection of prizes.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of quilt tops waiting to be quilted and I just can't bear the thought of doing a meander on them. I would love to learn more free motion design so I can truly enhance my quilts.
ReplyDeleteI need help! I am not very good at machine quilting, but these DVDs would help. Please!
ReplyDeleteI thought the only way to get feather quilting was to have someone with a long-arm do it. If it's possible to learn how to do it, then I am up for the task. Thank you for highlighting her site. I will definitely visit it to see what else I can learn, but I still hope I win this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the free videos that Patty shares and am so amazed at her work! I haven't gone far from meandering and SID, but did try a free hand cable last month on a baby blanket....I need to invest in a few stencils I think!!!!! Would love to see these DVDs and gain confidence to try my hand at feathers...it's confidence most of us lack, well besides the practicing....:) Pick me!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter attending a Ricky Tims seminar and seeing what beautiful things feathers can be, done with a domestic sewing machine, I am all for new techniques and instruction. So far I have stuck to basic stippling, outlining and wavy lines, but it is time to spread my wings!
ReplyDeleteAlways wanted to know how to do this! I'll keep this on my wishlist in case I do not win!
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed that someone can control machine quilting enough to make such beautiful designs. I am in desperate need of help in learning, apparently reading books is not getting it. I do practice, maybe I need to be told a different way to try. I'd spend less time picking up broken needles I'm sure!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the feather quilting videos. Learning to machine quilt is my major goal for this year (I'm on disability) and I'm working with voc rehab to see what might be possible. This would be a huge step forward!!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I am just getting into quilting and finally learned that a feed dog wasn't a hungry animal. The DVDs would really be a big treat for this beginner.
ReplyDeleteFeathers have always intimidated me, so please do count me in!
ReplyDeleteMicki
Danggggggggggggggggg the books looks great!!!!; I can't understand how they make such beautiful things
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of Patsy's Free Motion Feather's DVD's since I find free montion quilting still rather intimidating and perhaps this might be the ticket to get over the intimidation.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one of her dvd's but would love to have the chance. If I like what I see, I will buy more. I have quite a collection of books, but not many dvds. So, Happy Anniversary and Good Luck to whoever is lucky to win!
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