Today is my day on the Dare to Dresden Blog Hop. I love Dresden Plate blocks, so I was excited when I read about this hop. Many thanks to Christine from Quilt Monster in My Closet and Madame Samm from Sew We Quilt for all their hard work putting this blog hop together. It has been a cold, dreary month and so I wanted something that felt like spring. I used fabrics from "Nature's Notebook" by April Cornell, "Summer Breeze II" by Sentimental Studios, and some fabrics from my stash. The design is mine. The quilt is 34 inches square.
Here's a close up of the central block. It is 12 inches square.
I used a ruler called the "Fat Cat's" Ruler by Darlene Zimmerman for E Z Quilting. It makes a circle that is made from twelve wedges and is fun and easy to use. I used blue painter's tape to mark where the ruler runs along the top of the fabric strip.
OK now is confession time. I had planned to make a four block quilt, but I quickly realized I didn't have the time or desire to make four blocks, so I had some leftover wedges. I used some of the extras in the inner border, but I see a wedge quilt in my future! I am thrilled with how the quilt turned out and am happy I changed the design.
Now for the giveaway. How about a pattern for a Dresden Plate quilt of your own. This pattern is by Hearthsewn. It contains instructions for two quilts, a Dresden Hearts Quilt(20" x 20") and a Crossroads Quilt(51" x 59"). Leave one comment(please not more than one) on this post. I must have a way to contact you, if I cannot I will choose someone else. I will choose the winner on Feb. 2, 2013.
Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to see the other Dresden projects today.
154 comments:
I like the "fat cat" dresden ruler. I am going to have to look for one of those. I love blue/green/yellow quilts and Summer Breeze. These fabrics look wonderful in your design. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
Just lovely in the blues and yellows - very sweet. Thank you for the generous give away, too.
What a darling quilt! I love your color choices. The pattern looks like fun too. Thanks for the giveaway! K-
I just love all your patterns.
Thanks for the opportunity to win the patterns.
Elizabeth, Silverdale, WA
Very pretty! I love your design. Thanks for the giveaway.
I loooove Dresdens- lovely post & great Giveaway- thank you ;)
Oh I love this - I like the way you have incorporated lots of little dresden pieces around it.
Very cute quilt, love the colours and thanks for the cance to win.
ooh I like this, so pretty - I think I may have to add a Fat Cat ruler to my stash! I like how you've used the ruler to make the border, that's a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win that lovely pattern.
How beautiful! Love blue and yellow together! How funny I'm also using the Summer Breeze fabric for a BOM project I'm starting. I had not heard of the "Fat Cat" ruler but now I'm going to be on the look out for it. I like the bigger wedges. Your quilt is gorgeous and such a beautiful design. Thank you for sharing it with us, awesome job!
Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
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Thanks for sharing your lovely quilt and the idea to use the Fat Cat Ruler. I have one in my stash. I love the color choice in your quilt
Very cool design! Great ruler - looks like it makes wedges easy. Great color choices and I love how you used the extra wedges!!
That is so cute. I love blue and yellow.
I do not have that ruler, but may have to splurge. Love your little quilt, thanks for sharing.
Ooh, never made anything with scalloped borders, lovely pattern.
I like your 'fat cat' ruler - I've never seen one before!
Thank you for a great giveaway!
Love the colors -- thanks for a great giveaway.
Fun quilt!
Love your quilt - it is always good to know when a project is "done!"
Sweet quilt! It does remind me of spring.
Your quilt is like spring! Beautiful colors.
Very pretty in such soft colors.
stunning piece...ok, you girls are just wayyyy too good at this dresden thing...we should have called it dare you
Mdm samm and Christine...who have not done dresdens...lol.
beautiful!
Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us today.
It´s a beautiful quilt.
Yellow and blue are such wonderful traditional colors. I come back to them often and your choice for the Dresdens is marvelous. Beautiful block!
Beautiful dresden! I love the color choices and the layout. Thanks so much!
Very nice project! I like the 'fat' wedges.
Wnat a pretty Mini you made! Thank you for participating in the Hop!
Hugs & Happy Hopping!!
What a great idea for using the extra wedges! I had some leftover from a project and wondered what to do with them. Now I know! Thanks!
I love how you have framed your block. It really is ok to change your mind.
How beautiful! Yes, you captured spring!
One of my best friends loves everything blue and yellow - she would adore this quilt! I'm going to forward this to her so she can drool over it. :) blessings, marlene
I'm glad you changed your pattern! Your quilt reminds me of the first crocus of spring popping up with a grand tada! :)
Beautiful project - just lovely!
Love your Dresden quilt! The blues and yellows are lovely!
I love the colors you chose -- very pretty!
It is a wonderful quilt!!
It turned out beautiful. Thanks for the give away.
It looks fantastic and love your design and fabrics choice!
I love the blue and yellow colours, beautiful quilt.
I've never seen the Fat Cat....great quilt you are showing us...love it
Would love the pattern;thanks
Interesting variation to put the Dresden segments in the corners! I love it!
Sweet design and the colors are soft and pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful opportunity - I really love two-color quilts and yours is beautiful. Judy C
I've never tried to make Dresden blocks but would love to have a chance at making a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wonderful fabric choices!!! :)
Very Pretty. It would be fun to try to make!!
Dresdens are on my someday list!
Very nice design. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
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Your quilt is pretty. Thanks for the giveaway. I've always liked Dresdens.
Nice job on the corners...I like!
I really love your quilt! Very creative in using up the spare blades. A winner in my book!
I love the border on your quilt and the corner pockets. So cute. Thanks.
Love the colors that you chose and the design of your quilt.It is very pretty. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love how you used the wedges for the border. I never would have thought of that.
Love your quilt- the blues and yellows just sing to me!
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I did not know DZ had a "Fat Cats" ruler, I'll have to search one out.
Pretty color choices!
I have yet to try a dresden, they are so pretty and versatile.
Thank you for the chance :)
Lovely colors on your Dresden.
Sweet quilt!
So springy on this cold Nebraska morning. Love the colors.
tvbart@charter.net
Very nice! I especially like how you finished the borders.
That heart quilt pattern is to sweet, would make a great baby girls quilt!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
Love it! and all those smaller dresdens! I have never made a dresden so I am going to get that ruler and give it a try.
Thank you for the chance to win a prize!
kearley75860 at yahoo dot com
Very pretty colors and I love the corners that are Dresden!
I also love Dresden plate block, and have made a Dresden quilt. I use the Easy Dresden Ruler by Darlene Zimmerman. The pattern looks really interesting and would love to win it. Thanks for the chance.
Looks like I need to add the fat cat ruler to my collection. Nice!
I have always loved the blue and yellow combination. Very nice job.
Rosemary B here:
Beautiful. I love the green, and the design. Yours turned out really pretty!!
thank you for sharing your creativity
Thanks for being part of the hop! I just love your quilt and the fabrics you chose. Thanks again.
Your quilt is beautiful!! I love how you incorporated the wedges in the border!! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!!
Very nice! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a beautiful quilt and I have the Fat Cat ruler!!
We're having very cold weather in NJ right now so it was great to see your sweet and springlike Dresden quilt. Very nice.
Very cute. Love the fat cat ruler.
Wonderful giveaway! I'm really enjoying this blog hop. cynzoller(at)gmail(dot)com.
Loving this hop, so many different Dresden. Your springlike Dresden is great.
I love the colours you have used. Such a good design. Thanks
I love your Dresden Jill. I especially like the way they are peeking out of the outer corners as well.
I have an Easy Dresden ruler by Darlene Zimmerman but I've never dared to use it yet!
Margaret
Very Pretty,love the colors you chose. I'm going to have to add the Fat Cats to my ruler collection.
I'd not seen the Fat Cat ruler before. I'll need to check that out further. Thank you. I love the quilt pattern you've created using that ruler. So pretty.
Very pretty in the blues and yellows. I haven't seen that ruler before. Thanks for sharing
My Dresdens wouldn't even want to be in the same room with yours because they'd be too embarassed to be next to your beautiful work. I love the idea of using a heart in the center of a Dresden! Thanks for sharing your amazing Dresdens. :O)
Your ideas are inspiring. I'm a first time blogger and a first time dresden creator. The ruler is going on wish list thanks for sharing and keep smiling!
Your Dresden quilt is nice. The ideas on this Dresden blog hop are inspiring me.
I love the "Fat Cat Ruler" - very cool.
I saw Darlene demonstrate this ruler at Quilt Market in SLC a couple of years back - love the look! And it only takes 12 wedges instead of 20 to make a circle... this is adorable!
I like the "fat cat" dresden ruler. I am going to have to look for one of those. This is the first time I've seen it. Your design is great. I like the border made out of the leftover wedges.
Very pretty in the blues and yellows. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win your great prize.
Very nice quilt. Hope I win. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
Beautiful! Perfect spring palette and I love those fat wedges for the blades.
Love the pattern for the Dresden Hearts
Oh sew pretty Dresdens!!
your quilt is beautiful, great design!
Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Bente
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Your design and fabric choices make a very pretty quilt! Thanks for the giveaway.
I have that ruler:) haha!!!!
Too cute of a quilt and so springlike!!! It is 80+ here in Texas today...not normal but we will take it!!!!
Beautiful! I love your color choices - they're so soft!
Love the color choices in your quilt.
That is so fun and fresh. Beautiful fabrics!
I think the fat cat ruler would be wonderful to own and your quilt is gorgeous , love your color choices . Thanks for the chance .
What a beautiful quilt. I love the colours.
I'd love the chance to enter your lovely giveaway.
:o)
Rose
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Beautiful! I love those soft colors in April's fabric collection. I'm happy to share this day with you today.
xx
I have that ruler! Now I know how to use it - thanks! The border on the Dresden quilt in the pattern give-a-way is very eye-catching! Thanks for a chance to win.
I have that ruler! Now I know how to use it - thanks! The border on the Dresden quilt in the pattern give-a-way is very eye-catching! Thanks for a chance to win.
How creative and unique your quilt turned out to be! Love the colors!
The quilt is so pretty, I really like how you designed this one. Thank you for the inspiration!
Great use of the dresdens! Thank you for showing you quilt.
I haven't ever made anything with dresden plates, but I love seeing all these inspiring posts!
Love the dresdens! Love the Fat Cat
ruler! Thanks for sharing with us.
Lovely dresden and I love the fat cat ruler
Gmama jane
Lovely project. The fabrics are really beautiful, the design is great, and you did such a beautiful job putting it together. Thanks for having a giveaway!
Nice pattern! Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful!! I have a blue and yellow bedroom...your quilt would be perfect for that guest room. Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching, Pauline
Love the colors and how nicely they play together! and how wonderfully you used the left over wedges. Thanks for sharing!
Your dresden quilt is wonderful! I loved the extra circle; it makes your dresden super cute.
The fat cat ruler is a new one to me. I love your Dresden pattern. Your giveaway is awesome, too!
I think blue and yellow might be my favorite two colors together in combo. Your quilt is very pretty. I like the extra wedges used for the pieced border---looks kind of like a little britches block!
I love the colors in your quilt, blue and yellow are a favorite of mine. This is the first I've seen of the Fat Cat ruler. Thanks for sharing.
Love your choice of fabrics and those short chubby dresden blades.
Love your design. Especially the quarter dresden plate in the corners...nice design. Thanks for offering the pattern.
I love your design and the colors that you used. Also liked the fat cat ruler. My email address is sandrag.aiken@gmail.com
Nice quilt. Love the border.
Your design is wonderful. Love the green accent circles.
Love your design. You do such beautiful work.
I am like you...SPRING!!!! is it here yet? I think it is! You did a lovely job and green is my favorite color! Such a wonderful giveaway too!!!
What an adorable design...will have to look for the fat cat ruler! TFS
Very pretty Dresden. I have been wanting to try making a Dresden and this hop should be a great inspiration.
Love the blues and yellows.Thanks
Your quilt is beautiful! I love the blue and yellow fabric combination.
Thanks for the giveaway.
What a cheery quilt! And of course I love the name of your blog!
Thanks for the recommendation of the special ruler for Dresden's. Your interpretation is great-I love it. Thanks for sharing. I love doing Dresden's and the giveaway is a special treat.
Thanks for that lovely touch of spring. It is freezing here right now, and all I want to do is pack my bags and find a tropical island.
Beautiful blues & yellows. Makes me want to go get those ones in my stash and USE them!
I love your quilt.
Beautiful! I love the colors! I haven't seen that ruler, thanks for showing a photo of it! Thanks for participating and offering a giveaway!
very springlike. I love the soft colors. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win. (the heart dresden looks like an amazing quilt pattern)
Nice design - fresh and clean! Cool colors. Makes me feel ready for spring to start! Enjoyed exploring your blog spot!
Love your Quilt!!! The template looks soooo cool....see lots of ideas! lol
Thanks for chance to win the Hearts quilt pattern....it's beautiful too.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love dresden plates, and love the heart dresden. Your design is beautiful and Feb 2, just happens to be my
40th wedding anniversary.
Here's hoping!
I love the Dresden pattern! I don't know what it is about it that I love so much. Love the colors of yours! So pretty!
Wow! What a beautiful take on the Dresden pattern.
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I love the color combination. I like the green circle on the Dresden. I had not seen that embellishment before. I love it! Thanks for taking time to create and share!
I would love to win the pattern and make the wee quilt. Thanks and what you did with the Dresden's was amazing.
Very nicely done! =D
your quilt is just lovely! The range of snazzy rulers out there seems to be huge!
Hi!!! Your quilt is very pretty!!! Love the colors!! Thanks for the fun!!
Beautiful. Love the blue and yellow.
Your quilt is gorgeous! I would never have thought of doing it in this layout. Thank you for sharing and for having such a fantastic give away!
Your quilt is so beautiful! I would never have thought of doing a Dresden in this manner. Thank you for sharing and for including such a fabulous give away.
Lovely spring colors!
That is one the BEST quilts I have ever seen in my life! It's so beautiful! I love yellow and blue together, but the middle border of the quilt looks so cool!! Thanks for making this and making my day!!
-karrie
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