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Saturday 14 October 2017

Blades and Fans

All my good intentions went South or West or somewhere, they certainly did not stay here.
Instead of getting on with my list I watched Jean Truelove making a Dresden Plate wall hanging and fell down the rabbit hole.



I now have 2 of these finished and the blades cut out for 4 more, 2 in blues and greens and 2 in blues and greys.

I new that I had lots of blue but was surprised to find that I didn't need to repeat any fabric in the other blocks. I have used each fabric twice in each of the 3 colourways and all will have the soft yellow middles.

I have no idea as to whether they will be cushions or a quilt, I don't need either but I so needed wanted to make the blocks.

Once they are sewn together I will decide on the fabric for borders and sashing, possibly the same for both and probably blue and multi.

Oops, dinner is ready so I am offski.


                       TTFN                                             Pam

15 comments:

  1. Looks lovely Pam I would go with a quilt. Love the colours

    Pattypan xx

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    1. For some reason it is my first Dresden Plate.

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  3. I think some cushions would be a wonderful way to use these.

    God bless.

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    1. These are destined to become a quilt but there will be a couple of cushions to go with it.

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  4. Love your colour range, its so pretty.
    I love the Dresden Plate pattern. I made that design for my grand-daughter. https://kcscourt.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/quilts-for-grandchildren.html

    Julie xxxxxxx

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    1. I have been and looked, I may well cut the next one like that.

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  5. You are so funny! Can't believe you already have made two of those squares. It's so pretty! You are very talented. It would have taken me forever.

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    1. I have to 'fess up that I was hiding from the housework.

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  6. I keep getting sidetracked too but in your case what a great result. Love the Dresden plate and the beautiful choice of fabric.

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    1. I am deeply in love with this and am planning some different sized plates.

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  7. Oh my....that is very pretty Pam.
    Hugs-x-

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    1. Thank you Sheila, I cannot imagine why it has taken me so long to make the pattern, it is so simple.

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  8. What a coincidence. I have never made a Dresden plate block but was recently gifted a bag of wedge shaped scraps. I immediately thought of a Dresden Plate block, have bought a template and now need to find time to play with ruler and scraps.

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