I am happy to finally share with you my new quilt. A version like this I made first in 2011 and since then I have seen many other on Internet. I don't know why it took me so long to make this one, because this block is fun and the result spectacular. To me, the most exciting thing is that no applique or curved piecing is involved. Only easy piecing! There is no sign of spring here yet, so I am … [Read more...]
Tips for piecing Dresden Fan Plate Blocks
Dresden Fan/Plate is a very fun block. If you sew this block for the first time, here are a few things I noticed while piecing my recent Dresden blocks. They will make your piecing more accurate and FUN- the most important thing!! The ruler There are many rulers on the market for the Dresden Fan/Plate blocks. They have different angles and the blocks require a different number of wedges. I … [Read more...]
A New Dresden Fan Quilt
I am making a Dresden Fan quilt. A new version of the quilt I made in 2011. I am using polka dots again, just different polka dots... I have even white on white polka dots... If you remember, I am not fond of turned edge appliques. That's why I chose to turn the Dresden Fan block into an octagon then into a square. Who doesn't love piecing squares? This is definitely a fun block! I … [Read more...]
Orphan Dresden Blocks
I continue to make (and collect orphan!) dresden fan blocks. I made these blocks a few weeks ago, for my green quilt. I wasn't too happy with them and I put them in a box. Some day I will try another version. The only thing I am sure about is that I want blocks that look like circles and not blocks that look like octagons. You can see in the photo below the difference between the blocks. My … [Read more...]
Dresden Quilt Finished
Finally! I made it for my 25 year old niece, Andrada. She loves pink. The dot fabrics are from the Ta Dot collection by Michael Miller. I can't wait to find out what she thinks about it... What could I say about it ? "Heavy quilting" is my name! Even tough at first I thought I can't finish it before my retirement, it was actually a quick quilting. I looked at the clock: 20 minutes … [Read more...]