Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Doing the Dresden

Everybody is doing the Dresden, except me because I'm late to the dance. ;-) I've been wanting to make a Dresden Plate quilt for a long time but kept procrastinating. No more - I'm in serious Dresden Plate mode. LOL

I spent the afternoon in my 'happy place' sewing away - making dresden plates. I was relaxed, smiling, humming and thinking about next dresden plate project! Oh yes, I was because when people say these are addicting I now know they mean it.

There's so much I want to tell you about these pretties but it's going to be a much longer post and I need to get it together. Stay tuned.

Thank you for stopping by to visit - I appreciate you.



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37 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow they look lovely Darlene,i have never made a dresden plate before,well done.xx

Cheryll said...

They are one of my all time favourites too! LoVe 'em! :)

Carol said...

I'm in LOVE! They're wonderful! Can't wait to see this project grow! I can hear you singing!

Anonymous said...

Oh Darlene...you are making me want one now! Love the fabrics you've chosen. I'm so glad you're back and lots of ME time too!

julieQ said...

Those plates are so pretty, Darlene!! I have a top made...of course not quilted yet, LOL!

Terry said...

Your Dresdens are so pretty! I was glad I finally made mine! :0)

Linda said...

Oh your Dresdens are BEAUTIFUL!!! The fabric makes them sing!!!! I love them!!

paulette said...

Ohhhh man...I am liking this Dresdens...a lot!! It's the fabric...wow!! Got to make some of these!
P

Cheryl said...

Love your Dresden plates! Glad you had some time in your happy place!!

Karen said...

Now you have to stitch them down. By hand or machine?
I like those fabrics. Muted colors that are very pretty.

Lee Prairie Designs said...

Dresden plate are one of my all time favorites too...but have never made one.

Love your colors...Have more fun in your happy place!

Carolyn :)

Strlady said...

It's been forever since I dropped by! Love your dresdens. I just started on mine as well. It's funny, you just need a good design, a different look, and something old becomes new.

Betty Lou said...

Your Dresden plate blocks are wonderful; have to love the Dresden Plate block, it is so feminine and cheerful. Now where did I put my unfinished blocks?

Lori said...

They are lovely Darlene!! It is nice to even have a short post from you:)

Monica said...

I love making dresdens too. I could sit around and do them all day.

Barbara Sindlinger said...

I've made one dresden quilt and want to make another (especially since I sold the first one). I love your fabric on your blades.

doodlebugmom said...

wonderful colors too!

Dresden Quilter said...

Dresdens are the best! I love yours!

Melissa said...

I just finished a wallhanging with dresdens on it also, a modabakeshop pattern, it turned out lovely! I love your colors, can't wait to see it altogether:)

Denise in PA said...

Gorgeous! I'm making more than one too. They are so much fun - and I keep thinking of all of these great combos for them! o:)

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Very nice! I started on time~ but am very behind now. Maybe one day I can get back to them! ;-) Have a happy day!

Allie said...

Darlene those are just beautiful - I'm so glad you spent the afternoon in your happy place!!!!!

carol fun said...

Pretty pretty Dresdens! You may be a little late to the party but it looks like you'll catch up in no time!

Wendy said...

oh they are wonderful. You've got the dressies bug too.

Deanna said...

Beautiful! You might even be able to persuade me to give them a go!

Just Ramblin' said...

Love your dresden plates. I just may have to break down and do some. Will be anxious to hear more about them. Nola

Cathy said...

Fun to make, aren't they! You could become addicted.

Thimbleanna said...

I love Dresdens! Those are pretty darn cute too. Think of all the alliterative fun you can have -- Darlene's Dresdens!

Nanette Merrill said...

They are fun and addicting. Yours are lovely. I'm wishing I had time to make some.

Karen said...

Really beautiful Darlene aka Sunshine - and the colors you choose really make them snap. Now I need to add "another" thing to my want to do list.

Hugs - Karen

QuiltNut Creations said...

So very very lovely.

Sinta Renee said...

Your Dressies are gorgeous Darlene! Weren't you the one that had a bad experience with them before? Look at those-- just beautiful1!!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Gorgeous colors - this is going to be a wonderful quilt. I've made three Dresden Plate quilts - and have one ready for the quilter and one in process. I have used real 70s fabrics - not repros - 30s repros and 50s fabrics - I love them all.

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Gorgeous colors - this is going to be a wonderful quilt. I've made three Dresden Plate quilts - and have one ready for the quilter and one in process. I have used real 70s fabrics - not repros - 30s repros and 50s fabrics - I love them all.

Diane said...

love your dresdens! I need to get back to mine they are too much fun.

Deb said...

Darlene I am waiting for the next installation of your dresden. I too am wanting to make that pattern and have a mag that has many versions. my problem is which one to I start with...LOL
Yours are looking very lovely and so tempting.

sewyouquilt2 said...

love love love these! gawd-juess dah- ling..........

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