Sunday, August 22, 2010

Dresden plates


Never did I think I would make one of these. But here I am and having a lot of fun at it. As they sit on the design wall, I am considering staggering the plates. Also have a border(s) planned. Not in the picture is the background fabric which I found today. I guess while I'm digesting my improv summer, I need something fun to do.
Besides these will be great to take to the Fabrications Retreat next week. A friend and I will be taking a dyeing class from Melody Johnson. She has short cuts to dyeing I am eager to learn. Not long to go. It will be great to get away and meet other textile lovers, both quilters and mixed media types.

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  1. I've had some fun with dresdens too --it was fun to make and old pattern new again. I like what you're doing with the staggered layout. lucky you in taking a class with Melody -- I've been following her blog and she's been busy making clothes to wear to that workshop.

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  2. Great Dresdens! I see yours have 16 pieces, and my Dresden ruler makes them with 20. What brand is yours? Have a great retreat!

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  3. I have a Dresden Plate project on my long term back burner project (as I have scraps of royal blue to use) and I think we're using the same method. I have 70+ of the 200+ that I'll need and like you've I've found them fun to make and work on, who would have guessed?

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