First, the quilt, since this blog is mainly about quilting.
Now, my new chicken! Isn’t she adorable? 
I found her in a local shop, in the 70% off stuff. She cost me thirteen dollars and some change, after tax. Originally, she was $42.99. She’s big & heavy. Some kind of pottery, not resin. I had to bring her home.
And I meant to blog about this chicken two or three weeks ago. My friend’s mother came to visit her, and brought this for her to give to me. She was helping work and estate sale, found this, and thought I needed to have it. What a nice surprise.
I should be at work right now. I went this morning, and shortly after I got there, I got really sick at my stomach. Hope it’s just a 24 hr. thing. My son is now sick with that upper respiratory flu that’s going around. And of course, he has a golf tournament this weekend. After a big “family meeting” Monday night, things are much better with us. He seems to be understanding the reasons for the rules we were disagreeing over, and that for now, at his age, the rules stand. I got a note from him yesterday, laying on a plate of fresh baked brownies, that said “I’m sorry. I love you.”
Randi, the quilt is absolutely beautiful. You have those feathers down big time!! You made a simple quilt outstanding.
I also love you chickens! I’m a chicken woman too!!
Judy in MO
Well, I see I left the r off your but can’t figure out how to edit. Sorry for the typo!
Judy in MO
Randi I love your quilting!! I am so in love with that quilt, the colours the quilting everything!
You are an awesome Mom and it shows!!!
That quilt is…Drop. Dead. Gorgeous.
I am so glad things are working out with D. He has a great Mom, and it shows.
The quilting is beautiful Randi. Your new chickens fit right in. Sorry you are feeling bad. I also have the upper respiratory stuff. Went to the doctor this morning. I have sinus infection and bronchitis. I feel terrible, I will certainly be glad when the meds kick in. Hope you feel better soon.
OH, Randi.
The quilt is just stunning. Wow.
I’m sorry you are sick, though. Yuck.
But the quilt. Wow.
Your chicken is adorable! BUT THAT QUILT! WOWSER!
That is the prettiest TAW I’ve ever seen and it is all due to your quilting. I really love how you quilted that. What great vision you have to separate the areas that way. GENIUS!
Di
Randi, I LOVE the way the feathers move through those rows and make them dance!! It’s fabulous!!!!!!! And I’m glad your week is looking more peaceful!!!!! Hope you feel better tomorrow. I’m still trying to decide which chicken I like best. They are both faboo!!
oh wow. that is gorgeous. well done. and what a great note to get from your son!
Randi, this quilt is to die for! You have to put it in a show!! I’m so impressed with how far you’ve come in your quilting over the last year. You must be thrilled!!!
Really, really beautiful!
I don’t know if you should be more excited about the gorgeous quilt or your great kid! I’m thinking the kid. Isn’t it gratifying when they show signs of turning into decent human beings? You get an A+ for parenting and feathers!
Fresh brownies and a handwritten note, how terrific is that!!! I absolutely love the quilt and I am in awe of your skills.
Randi, that quilt is to die for! You really made it sing! Sorry you are sick…hope it doesn’t last long.
The quilt though…WOW just doesn’t even touch it!
Awesome! Awesome!
WOW! Randi, that quilt is just unbelievably beautiful.
Randi, the quilting is stunning! I love the quilt and your quilting. The chicken is a cute one and was a great buy.
Your son sounds like an intelligent young man…..hope you both feel much better soon!
BEAUTIFUL quilting. Just beautiful. Can I use your idea on the next TAW I do?
Gayle
Randi – all I can say is AWESOME!! I have all the fabrics purchased to do a TAW later this year – can I please please use your quilting ideas?
Cute chickens!
That quilt is amazing ~~ and your quilting is what makes it! AnnMarie
I want this quilt, I never WANT other people’s quilts but I want this one. It’s fabulous.
Randi!! That is beautiful! I love everything about it! Your quilting is phenominal!!! I want this quilt!
TerriW
OH my – how pretty !!! It is exquisite!!!
I just found your blog and have to add it to my list.
First off: that quilt – WOW Gasp Bravo
Second off: Those chickens. We built a house last year and the look we are going for is Farmhouse. When people would say “Country” we would recoil and say no, that country evokes overdecorated rooms and collecting chickens. Wouldn’t you know that after all those times of casting aspersions on chickens as decor I am seeing chickens that I just love, love, love. Your two would be prominently displayed in my non-country farmhouse!
Bert in Rice, WA
I am in awe of your quilting abilites. You have managed to turn a very simple quilt pattern in to an absolute work of art. I don’t think I’ve ever seen quilting that beautiful before. I feel like I’m typing a note to Van Gogh or something…..
Just….WOW!
Regina
I LOVE!!!! Love!!! that quilt. The quilting is fantastic!
Congrats,
Traci
Oh, you soooooo Rock!!!!! That quilting is just gorgeous. The only problem is that I can’t run my (very clean) hands over it :0) Truly an awesome job! I’m A chicken lover too. Don’t have any real ones but my kitchen could almost be considered a barn yard :0)
Cindy
beautiful quilt. What technique do you call those feathers?
Randi,
If you think that quilt isn’t one for a show you are delusional. It is spectacular and you did a beautiful job on it.
Janet-Lee
I absolutely LOVE THIS QUILT!!! Randi you have out done yourself!!! Bravo Girlfriend!!
Love it, Randi!!! You rock!
I’ve come back several times and drooled over this quilt! You did an absolutely beautiful job on it! The quilting definately MAKES this quilt! Way to go, Randi!
Wow, Randi – you have come a long way in a short time! Quilt is beautiful! Love the feathers. Sorry you are sick – get better quick! And what a great “I’m sorry” from your son!
Fabulous!!!! I hope you really think of entering it in Innovations. It’s a real show stopper…:-)
Can you hear me squealing with delight!!! That quilt treatment is SUPERB!!! LOVE IT!!!
So, what show will you be putting this in, Ms. Randi? It’s definitely well worth the attention! You did an awesome job! ENTER IT SOMEWHERE! I also adore the new, plump chicken.
Randi, WOW!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely amazing and gorgeous quilt!!!!! I’m so glad I decided to get caught up on blogs today, this was just the type of eye candy I was hoping to find!
Awesome! Simply AWESOME!!
I’m so overwhelmed and filled with gratitude for all the kind comments from you all. I’ve been trying to thank everyone.
Jan T, I emailed you, but it came back to me for some reason, but thank you!
I am amazed at how quilting transformed that quilt top. It really is stunning what you’ve done with it.
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Randi,
Your quilting looks fabulous! I need to get practicing so mine can look something like that one day! It’s beautiful! Wendy
OMG – What a gorgeous quilt! Congratulations!
Hey gal, that’s some gorgeous quilting there. Way to go!
Awesome….there aren’t words. It’s just so stunning. I had to bookmark the post for future inspiration. You rock!
Randi,
These are some of the most beautifully-quilted quilts I have ever seen! I am just in awe of your work! I want to quilt like you when I grow up!
Randi,
I am new to this site and blogging as a whole but…this quilt and the outstanding work you have done leaves me breathless! There are no words available to describe how seeing this makes me feel and I will visit often just to enjoy the sight of something extraordinary. I am a newbie to free motion quilting but this blog will inspire me to keep practicing, practicing, practicing. Thanks so much for sharing.
I don’t know how I missed this post the first time around, but I’m so glad I found it now! Your quilting is amazing, stunning, beautiful and so inspiring. All I can say is WOW!