It's done, finished, completed!
I guess know this is the blog post you have been waiting ever so patiently for. I have sewn the last stitch of Tail Feathers become friendly with Photoshop and completed the pattern, images and shop kit - it's all ready to go and has arrive at Creative Abundance ready for pattern printing and release.
I am so excited that after so many peeks I can show you the complete quilt, here are some images from the photo shoot on Sunday
This is 'Tail Feathers...a feathered journey'
And a picture of the complete quilt
It's funny to look back over the posts and read about the making of and the planning stages, wondering how it would all go together and bringing my sketches to 'life' in thread.
If you have been following me on twitter this last week I mentioned wishing I was a Photoshop expert so I could prepare the flyer, shop kit images and pattern cover images without too much grief or too many late nights. Well yes, there were a few late nights but I am very happy with the finished product.
Sitting writing to you I think I should be doing my happy dance but really I am unwinding and putting my feet up wondering what I will create next.
Maybe I should pull out my sketchbook, I am sure there is something hidden in the white pages just waiting for me.
Till then, I hope you love it (she says, shaking her tail feathers)
Natalie X
I can't believe how much of this I just wasn't aware of. Thank you for bringing more information to this topic for me. I'm truly grateful and really impressed.
Posted by: cheap jewelry | August 31, 2011 at 07:16 PM
HI Roseanne, thank you for the comment - the pattern requires 2 x honey buns or sweet rolls which are pre cut at 1 1/2 inches. I am sure this will help you - Natalie
Posted by: Natalie | June 27, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Hello Natalie, I maybe completely wrong, but all strips from a jelly roll is 2½ in. I'm just about to cut my fabrics to make block one, and it says her 1½ in to everything....is that write? what can we do with the rest?. I'm maybe wrong ...if it so, my apologies. Hugs from Denmark, Rosane
Posted by: rosane | June 26, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Fabulous pattern, have just received our stock and it is already proving popular.
Well done
Posted by: The Oz Material Girls | May 31, 2009 at 04:57 PM
This pattern is adorable - I can't wait until Treasured Threads gets it here in the states.
Posted by: SuzK | May 22, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Congratulations!! It's so beautiful!!!! Great work!!
Posted by: Silvia | May 21, 2009 at 10:31 PM
I LOVE LOVE it !!!!!!
Posted by: Céline | May 21, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Natalie Natalie Natalie....we are drooling. Seriously drooling! GOOOOOOOOORRRRRRGEEEEEEEOUSSSSS!!!
Our order is in (has been for a few months as you well know!) We admit we wondered how you were going to follow Truly Scrumptious but you have pulled it off you clever old stick! Beautiful.
Posted by: Emma & Lisa | May 20, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Congratulations Natalie. It really is a lovely piece of art you created there! I'm so inspired by you!!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | May 20, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Darling! Congrats to you... what a feeling of accomplishment it must be!
Posted by: Jean | May 20, 2009 at 02:25 AM
OMG - I LOVE it!!!! I'm ordering it when I get home today!
yipeeeee
Posted by: Phyllis | May 19, 2009 at 10:19 PM
another gorgeous design... Congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon | May 19, 2009 at 09:26 AM
wahooooo, it's so cute! i love his.... oh sorry for my bad english.... i love, i love i love...
see you soon!
audrey
Posted by: Miss Popette | May 19, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Natalie this is a stunning quilt! Congratulations! Just beautiful!
bunny hugs,
shell
Posted by: Michelle (shell) May | May 18, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Hi Natalie !
What a gorgeous design ! I love it !
Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Hugs from France.
Sylvie
Posted by: Sylvie BG | May 18, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Well done, Nat, it looks fantastic...
Posted by: Jo from the farm | May 18, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Congratulations.... It looks gorgeous and we will wait patiently for the pattern too xx
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crasfts | May 17, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Congratulatlions Natalie. The way you have combined the fabric and threads have certainly highlighted your design. It has been an exciting time for me following the progress. You should be very proud of the excellent work you have put into this quilt. A beautiful baby to care for and another beautiful quilt.
Posted by: Margaret | May 17, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Natalie,your quilt is beautiful.I will be starting this as soon as I finish scrumptious!!I agree the little log cabins are great.I also would love to see a "boy quilt"as not many on the market.Now theres a challenge!Well done and take a break,you deserve it.
Kylie
Posted by: Kylie | May 17, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Congrats Nat! I have loved watching it unfold but to see it completed just blows me away. Guess that's another one on my "to start" list.
Posted by: Julz | May 17, 2009 at 08:40 AM
It is devine, congratulations. This quilt will be enjoyed by so many.
Posted by: chriss jasper | May 17, 2009 at 08:13 AM
WOW Natalie it is just delightful. I love the Patisserie range of fabric and now I know what I will use it for. Can't wait to get started. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us all. Love Meagan
Posted by: Meagan | May 16, 2009 at 09:53 PM
So glad this "birth" is over ....Is the pattern only available as a block of the month or will we be able to purchase the full pattern? hope so dont want to wait ;)
Posted by: Claire Hilton | May 16, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Natalie,
I'm in love with gorgeous design.
Can't wait to start it. It is so wonderful. Congratulations with a work so well done.
Posted by: Els Lunenberg | May 16, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Hi!
Your new pattern is absolutely fantastic! You make the most wonderful things!
Hugs from
Anette in Sweden
Posted by: Anette Leijonberg | May 16, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Hi Natalie, Like everyone, else, I have been watching and following the new pattern with great interest, and marveling at your sanity at being able to design, focus and complete a task, all the while nurturing your gorgeous little possum. Congratulations on your efforts, please chill out and enjoy the accolades! Warm wishes, Pam Capstick
Posted by: Pam Capstick | May 16, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Oh Wow! It is gorgeous. You've done a wonderful job.
Posted by: BethAnn | May 16, 2009 at 12:35 PM
OOhh Natalie it is beautiful. I can't wait to begin.
Posted by: Teresa Farrell | May 16, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I do love it! Well done!
Posted by: Di Jobbins | May 16, 2009 at 10:02 AM
It's absolutly lovely! Great work.I guess that you have already something in mind to do next.
And I your fã I will wait paciently!
Posted by: Noémia | May 16, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Congratulations! It's been so much fun to watch this whole thing unfold. I just love this quilt.
Posted by: threeundertwo | May 16, 2009 at 04:58 AM
Congratulation - it is really darling!
Posted by: Krist Van Os | May 16, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Wonderful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Shelley C | May 16, 2009 at 02:10 AM
oh Natalie it is stunning. I can not wait to get my hands on a copy of the pattern. This quilt will be right at home with all of my birdhouses. oh and be for I go just an idea for a project that a mother of two boys would love to see you put together. a robot quilt. I'm thinking vintage and maybe orange, blue and gray. I can just see your wonderful art work in my 5 year olds room.
Posted by: julie | May 16, 2009 at 02:09 AM
Oh Natalie it is wonderful! I love those little chubby birds so much. I really do need to have them at my house.
Posted by: Ruth B | May 16, 2009 at 01:47 AM
Oh yes, I love it!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | May 16, 2009 at 01:40 AM
So sweet and beautiful Feathered Story! You are so skilful!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us;)
Posted by: Satu | May 16, 2009 at 01:30 AM
It's gorgeous! I knew it would be gorgeous, but seeing it all together it's just wonderful!
Posted by: Harley | May 16, 2009 at 01:04 AM
Just darling, your pattern picture turned out so nice too, you did a good job on your photoshop debut.... Best Wishes..
Posted by: Carrie | May 16, 2009 at 01:03 AM
I love it! I cant wait to make my own.
Posted by: Kim Ross | May 16, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Absolutely beautiful. You make me want to jump right in and learn how to do this. Very inspiring. I love your combination of colors.
Well done!
Posted by: Susan | May 16, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Wow what a great start to my day, thank you!! The quilt is absolutely beautiful and i can hardly wait to get started. And then you tempt us even more talking about starting another journey. I feel like a commercial, you the leader and us all following along enraptured. Beautiful work thank you.
scarlette
Posted by: scarlette | May 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM
I look forward to buying this. I just adore it!
Posted by: yvette | May 15, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations!! Your quilt is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Dawn | May 15, 2009 at 11:54 PM
It is wunderfull !
Posted by: Lutine | May 15, 2009 at 11:51 PM
oh... it's so beautiful !!!!
Posted by: Katleen | May 15, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Absolutely wonderful! I can't wait to order the pattern!
Posted by: Lisa D. | May 15, 2009 at 11:23 PM
I can't wait to see the product in public so I can get the pattern. I was showing my daughter, a design student, your website last night on how you did your designs. Always beautiful.
Posted by: deborah | May 15, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Tail Feathers is ever so beautiful - as are all your creations :)
Posted by: Janellybelly | May 15, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Delightful, fantastic, charming - you could go on and on and on but considering your additional new committments at home now this is a truly inspiring piece of work
Posted by: Ethne | May 15, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comments, I am so pleased you love the finished product! Out of interest you will need 2 x Honey Buns (ie. 1 1/2in rolls), extra fabric if you like the added cream & green border and cream fabric for the stitchery blocks and the border!
Till then, Nat x
Posted by: Natalie | May 15, 2009 at 09:46 PM
As gorgeous as I had imagined. Looks fabulous and sure to be a huge hit. Cant wait to obtain a pattern. How many Jelly rolls didyou end up using, seeing I cant read the Quantities. Just beautiful
Posted by: dawnie | May 15, 2009 at 09:41 PM
This one is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I am in love with all things birds and this is spectacular. I will have to find a distributor in the states.
Lovely,lovely, lovely
Posted by: Nancy | May 15, 2009 at 09:07 PM
I love it. i would order it if I knew I could do it.
Posted by: Cathy | May 15, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Congrats the pattern is gorgeous!
Posted by: Jackie | May 15, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Congratulations Natalie, I love it and already ordered it by Magdaleentje. Can't wait to start...
Mariëtte
Posted by: Mariëtte | May 15, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Oh Nat! Tail Feathers is just GORGEOUS!!! Definately doing that BOM. You need to remind me was it 2 Honey Bun rolls and some stitchery fabric. Just love it ... need to start it now!!! Well Done.
Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | May 15, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Hi Natalie, absolutely stunning job...so cant wait to get this instore and do it myself before the twins arrive!!!
Posted by: Nic Jones | May 15, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Oh Natalie, you've done such a good job on your Tail Feathers!! It looks beautiful.
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | May 15, 2009 at 06:44 PM
We dont´t just like it, we love it =o) Can´t wait to start stitching these little cuties. Well done, once again.
Big hug from Sweden
//Annika
Posted by: Annika Pettersson | May 15, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Absolutely ADORABLE!!! I want it ;o)!!! Gorgeous work Natalie, it's just simply beautiful - how clever you are :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Posted by: Joy | May 15, 2009 at 06:36 PM
wouahou, it's wonderful ! what à great job ! all those birds are so lovely !
Posted by: camomille | May 15, 2009 at 06:33 PM
CONGRATULATIONS Sweetie... it is such a joy to see such a large project come to completion and ready to share with the world!!
LOVE IT, LOVE IT LOVE IT and can't wait to get my hands on this gorgeousness...
ps: I'm sure that your little & most gorgeous "production manager" was lending a helping hand with photoshop... hehe
take care sweetie... have a gorgeous day!
hugs
xoxo
Posted by: Darlene Carroll | May 15, 2009 at 06:28 PM
STUNNING! I love your whimsical drawings brought to life in thread! I'm totally in love with "Tail Feathers"
Posted by: Julie | May 15, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Hi. It is great :-)
Congrats with all the hard work done.
Posted by: Laila | May 15, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Fantastic! Very very beautiful. Looking forward to buy it.
Posted by: Lisbeth | May 15, 2009 at 05:22 PM
It is beautiful...truly a labour of love!! So gorgeous!!
Posted by: Robyn | May 15, 2009 at 05:16 PM
It's beautiful, just as we expected! Congratulations. You just put your feet up for a while girl! And we will patiently await your next genius idea!
Posted by: Bloom | May 15, 2009 at 05:05 PM
I love it!!!! and the fabrics are wonderful!
Posted by: Trelly | May 15, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Love it, it's come together beautifully. I can't wait to get my hands on the patterns. :-)
Posted by: Kelly | May 15, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Wooooow! It is fantastic! I love-love-love your wonderful quilt!
Posted by: Acs Patricia | May 15, 2009 at 04:41 PM
TOTALLY A-W-S-O-M-E!!!!! I love the pattern, the colors, love the 'Tail Feather's'...I love it all! You have done a totally awsome job;)
Posted by: Karen aka Grammy Mac | May 15, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Hi Natalie,
Congratulations on what you achieved again - a very beautiful quilt!
Posted by: Ineke | May 15, 2009 at 04:32 PM
I love it, I love it, I love it, I would love to make it now. Please let us know when we can purchase it. I know I will be buying the patterns.
Posted by: Sandy | May 15, 2009 at 04:18 PM
You're right, this is the post we have all been waiting for - it all looks fabulous, the quilt and the cover. You've made many stitchers very happy to know it will be on the market soon. Thank you!
Posted by: Lyn O | May 15, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Hi Natalie,
congrats on your GORGEOUS quilt. I knew I'd love it...just beautiful, stunningly beautiful!
Have a great weekend,
Julia
Posted by: Julia | May 15, 2009 at 03:51 PM
OH I just love this!!! I can't wait to buy the pattern!!! Thanks for the Tail Feathers Journey! What a gal you are!
Posted by: Tanya | May 15, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Congratulations!!!!
So happy it is all done~~ This is an amazing piece!!!
Posted by: Theresa | May 15, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Well Done for conquering Photoshop... late nights are a given !!! Extra Sweet Birdies...
Posted by: Helz | May 15, 2009 at 03:16 PM
what a great quilt, it's been hard waiting for the final photo's but he so worth it, now I have to wait till the pattern arrives in the Netherlands, Magdaleentje.nl told me that should be about half june.
Thank you so much for this beautiful BOM
Jacqueline from the Netherlands
Posted by: Jacqueline | May 15, 2009 at 03:04 PM
So happy the quilt is finished! Is is just marvelous, well done!
Willemijn
Posted by: willemijn Roes | May 15, 2009 at 03:03 PM
It's gorgeous! Congratulations on getting it all finished :-)
Posted by: Kate | May 15, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Beautiful!!! What a lovely quilt. you have done a wonderful job and I have enjoyed coming back time after time to see all the sneaky peaks. it's just so adorable!! i love the round little appliqued birds...too cute :).
Posted by: Kelly K. | May 15, 2009 at 02:25 PM
It's absolutely gorgeous! Every sneak peek was amazing...and now, to see the finished quilt...it's just phenomenal!
Posted by: sherri | May 15, 2009 at 02:05 PM