Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Dresden Disregarded....

With all this talk of Dresdens....did you know Corey has started a Dresden?  I remembered I have a Dresden that is definitely a belated W.I.P.  
Now before you think me delinquent in my quilty duties....I just need to finish hand quilting...and this is my second Dresden....I do love them!

To this Dresden I added Prairie Points between plates and border....

I am quilting the blades, pie sections on the center, and all around the outside of the entire plate...

The background fabric is a white with green polka dots and the center is the opposite...green with white dots...

The back is pieced with log cabins of various sizes....more spots...of course...


There really isn't that much left to do....another project for the stack!!!
mary
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14 comments:

  1. lorimuFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Your stitching is always so beautiful! This Dresden is going to be great. Do you have a favorite place to buy Perle cotton? I love all the beautiful colors you use.

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  2. AmberFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    LOVE everything about this!!! The hand stitches. the colors and the POLKA DOTS!!!! This would look really nice at the foot of my bed....hehe! Beautiful!

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  3. MaryFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Hi Lori - I am fortunate enough to be able to purchase perle from the shoppe where I work....Sew To Speak in Columbus, Ohio. I have also found perle at embroidery shops or yarn shops. Hope this helps!

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  4. teaginnyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    completely gorgeous!!!

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  5. LorraineFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    This is such a fresh take on the dresden, love the lime green you have used .

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  6. SusanFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Simply beautiful- the colors are so fresh and your stitching is perfect!

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  7. Little Miss ShabbyFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Ooooh Mary!--This one is fabulous too!! =) You always have the best fabric combos!

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  8. Jenny StevningFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    So lovely! Yes...yes, indeed.

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  9. JulieFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    okay, now it is certain... you need to do a class for a dresden pillow... i will definitely sign up. :-) your quilt is amazing! i love the dresden and all your fun colors!

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  10. SarahFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Oooh, I love it - such great colours!

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  11. Quilty ConscienceFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Very Nice!I love the praire points.I too have a Dresden flimsy sitting in my stack. Maybe I will get it out this month and stitch it. It's been a while since I've done handwork. Your inspiration will add a little more pazzzaaazz to my quilt. Thank you! Toni

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  12. French Hen FarmFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    really pretty. I love your sense of color.
    Have a great weekend!
    Linda

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  13. trishFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    love love love :o)
    And those prairie points ... swoon!
    We are using some of the same fabric lines, I posted a tiny picture this morning of my w.i.p. :o)
    Have a great weekend.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  14. Eileen {bluebirdluxe}February 23, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    oh my gosh...polka dots! I adore polka dots and dresden {I'm putting it on my list}! Your quilt is amazing {as always!!!}!

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