Princess Feather Quilt

 The third quilt made by

Edith Shoppell

shown at the 

Art Of Quilting Show

was a

Princess Feather Quilt

I love the simplicity 

of the repeated image.

 Completed in 1965

Hand appliqued

Hand Quilted

 This design is an antique pattern

that surged in popularity after 1850.

The traditional colors are 

red and green

with a muslin background.

But, there are many variations to this pattern.

 Some have suggested the serrated edges

were inspired by the Amaranth plant,

which is sometimes known as 

Princes' Feather or Princess Feather

Quilt Historian Barbara Brackman wrote a

very informative post

about 

Feather Quilts

HERE

She commented

"The rules are pretty simple.

The arms have to rotate around the center."

One of my most favorite versions

with a modern twist is

Princess Feathers

by Kim McLean

Look at her stunning appliqued border!

What an amazing way to

take a traditional pattern

and dress it up so well.