A flock of folk art birds and oversized flowers in bright, saturated color, set against a soft parchment background. Of a Feather takes its cue from the bold, whimsical textiles of the indigenous Otomi people, and gives them Sue Spargo's signature treatment: multilayered wool appliqué and dense hand embroidery, where the richness comes from fabric and stitch rather than complicated piecing.

The quilt is built from nine blocks, each a bird or bloom of its own, then set together into one bold, modern piece that finishes at 48-1/2 inches square. Working a block at a time keeps it approachable and makes it an easy fit for a Block of the Month, and the cream ground lets the color do the talking.

Along with the quilt, the book includes three bonus projects that carry the birds and flowers onto smaller makes: the Of a Feather Workbox, the Of a Feather Pillow, and the Of a Feather Geometric Throw.

What the Book Includes

This listing is for the printed pattern book only, not a kit and not a finished quilt.

• 110 full-color pages, softcover
• Step-by-step instructions with clear pattern and stitch diagrams
• Patterns for the Of a Feather quilt (nine blocks, finishes 48-1/2 inches square) plus three bonus projects: the Workbox, the Pillow, and the Geometric Throw
• Techniques: wool appliqué, layering, cotton appliqué, embroidery, dimensional embroidery, and texture creation
• Embroidery stitch instructions are referenced from Sue's Creative Stitching (sold separately), not reprinted in this book
• Fabric, wool, thread, batting, and backing are not included

What You'll Need

Of a Feather layers hand-dyed wool and cotton over a parchment appliqué background, with embroidery on top for the detail and texture. Plan for those fabrics plus a range of embroidery threads; the book lists the full materials.

Like all of Sue Spargo's designs, this book names the decorative stitches it uses and cites the page number in her Creative Stitching reference instead of teaching the stitches here. Creative Stitching (sold separately) is the stitch dictionary behind her entire line, so it is the companion to keep beside this project.

Perfect For

• Stitchers who love hand appliqué and embroidery and want a bright, bold statement quilt
• Wool appliqué fans drawn to folk art birds and Otomi-inspired color
• Makers who like a block-at-a-time project, or a Block of the Month rhythm
• Anyone who wants matching smaller makes from the bonus Workbox, Pillow, and Geometric Throw

Why You'll Love This Book

Of a Feather hits a sweet spot: the finished quilt looks elaborate, but it comes together nine blocks at a time, each a self-contained bird or flower you can finish before starting the next. The parchment background and bold Otomi palette make even simple shapes read as striking.

The three bonus projects stretch the book further. The Workbox, Pillow, and Geometric Throw reuse the same birds and motifs at a smaller scale, so they are an easy way to sample the techniques, build a coordinating set, or make a gift without committing to the full quilt.

Product Details

• Brand: Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts
• Item #: ISBN 978-0-9993902-6-9
• Author: Sue Spargo
• Category: Quilt Pattern Book
• Skill Level: Advanced beginner and up (approachable hand appliqué and embroidery; the piecing is simple)
• Technique: Wool and cotton appliqué; layering; embroidery and dimensional embroidery; texture creation
• Patterns Included: Of a Feather Quilt (nine blocks), plus bonus Of a Feather Workbox, Of a Feather Pillow, and Of a Feather Geometric Throw
• Finished Quilt Size: 48-1/2 in x 48-1/2 in
• Pages: 110, full color
• Format: Softcover
• Book Size: 8.5 in x 11 in
• Made in the United States