Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Dare to Dresden! {D2D}

I'm on the blog hop today, for the Dare to Dresden Challenge on Sew We Quilt hosted by Christine of Quilt Monster in my Closet.  I have not made a dresden plate before, so this was my first attempt at it.  After playing around a bit I printed out a template for a 9" block from EQ during my "cut week", and I pulled out some white/black, black, and orange from my stash.

I took the blade pattern and just cut them straight rather than pointed at the top.  Folded the blades in half and, using my 1/4" foot, stitched them straight across the tops.  After that I clipped the corners/points and turned right side out, making sure to get the blade points out, nice and neat.  Press!






When I'm sewing curves or angles I like to use starch  - any help I can get to keep things from slanting or getting wobbly :)

These go under the presser foot - two by two!  Pressing seams open as I go - than eventually all together.



As, I said earlier - haven't made any of these before so . . . I'm sure there's a better - proper way of doing this.  After I finished with the center, I did a tiny zigzag to stitch fan and back together.



I made 16 blocks,
placing them in four-by-four layout.  I wanted the Orange petal for a little punch on each block.  Almost makes me think of a caterpillar.
I did struggle a little, and I have to admit I did quite a bit of tugging and pulling to get things square.  Hopefully my next dresden won't be a struggle.  I still have to quilt this, and I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do . . . black thread? in the ditch? a design?  I have no idea!  But looking at it - I really do love the black/white and orange. :)

 Here are the other participants for today's hop.  Stop by and check out their dresdens & show some love!

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  1. Judy BJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:24 AM

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  2. Judy BJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Sorry about that, horrible spelling! Great tutorial and I love how you used orange to make your Dresden pop! Super layout, but I can't figure out how you got pointy ends on both ends of some blades. I guess I will go back and re-read your tutorial. Thank you for sharing you lovely Dresden.

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  3. KatherineJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Beautiful! Love that punch of orange with the B&W fabrics and your design is such a fun take on the dresden block. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. LanaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Stunning! Love the punch of color and I am usually not an orange fan!!! But you have Converted me!!! I hope you post the finished product once you decide how to quilt it!!!

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  5. Sunshine GirlJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Oooh great colour combination there - I love the orange it really does make it pop doesnt it - love your design too - very striking. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. NatiJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    It is gorgeous, very modern, lovely!

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  7. Kathy MacKieJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Well done, very unique.

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  8. sara January 30, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  9. SparkyJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    holy moly Sarah..if you struggled at all , the results certainly are not evident..I am quilte partial to this palette, so kudos to you...it is gorgeous..

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  10. TheresaJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Wow, that's a very striking quilt, it's lovely.

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  11. Patty C.January 30, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    So creative !!!

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  12. Sew SurprisingJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    This is stunning, and the orange just brings it all together, amazing job :)

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  13. charlotteJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Very very pretty. I love the arrangement.

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  14. JeanieJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Great job! The orange pop is perfect!

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  15. DiannJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    What a wonderful Dresden project. I love the black and white with orange.

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  16. linynpJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Awesome! And great idea!

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  17. CalicojoanJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    What a fun way to dresden things up. Congrats on being one of the top today! Well deserved. :-)

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  18. Sowing StitchesJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Reminds me of the hungry caterpillar. :)

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  19. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    If there's a better way to make this I have no idea what it would be because this is stunning! blessings, marlene

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  20. SuzeJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I like the liking to a caterpillar is a very apt description. The orange pop certainly makes the quilt with the black and white. My daughter would love to have that to go with the orange, black, and white OSU (OK State) fabric for backing for a quilt for her. I'm thinking of backing her t-shirt quilt from her sorority - when I eventually get around to it. Your Dresden plates are amazing. I like the unique shape you gave to the center of the Dresden, too! Very creative and no one would ever, ever think this is your first Dresden. Thank you for participating and sharing for creativity with us.

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  21. Christine LJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    What a beauty! I like the way you placed the dresdens! and that Orange really makes it pop! Hugs and THANK YOU for participating in the HOP!

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  22. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Turned out fantastic!! Love the orange punch

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  23. MommarockJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Oh wow! What a fantastic design. I am thinking I really need to express some creativity.. it seems to be stuck somewhere deep down inside me..

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  24. gpcJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Oh my gosh -- you should have seen my face when I saw the finished photo! I really love it, what a beautiful design!

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  25. Barb NeiwertJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Yes, the orange does the trick. And such a great display with the waves of Dresdens.

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  26. InGaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Just amazing. The colors melt together, and then we have the orange....
    Congratulation with todays choice.
    regards from Sweden

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  27. LindaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful! I love the black and orange. Wow!

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  28. ThearicaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous!!

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  29. Carol SwiftJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    The colors and design are so beautiful...love it! It does look like a caterpillar. :O)

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  30. GillJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I love the colours you used - the orange is just perfect!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. JudyCinNCJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I think this is just perfect - I have a saying that I often use
    "Iron it into submission" and make it what you want it to be. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation - Judy C

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  32. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    What a wonderful quilt, I love that you thought outside the box with your design :)

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  33. Vicki HJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Wonderful quilt! I love your setting.

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  34. GwenJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Wow! I have to admit, I was reading along, not too overly impressed, and then I saw how you put it all together. It's strikingly beautiful! The orange adds just the right touch! Great job!

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  35. TammyJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Really love this dresden project you created. The colors are vry vivid and modern. You did a magnificent job...
    conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    WOW this is fabulous!

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  37. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄January 30, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    VERY COOL! I love it - and congratulations for being in the top 3 today - I can see why! Your quilt is awesome!

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  38. CarolineJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    That is quite the quilt! I can see why you made top 3, it is fantastic! And don't tell anyone it is your first crack at a dresden, you look like a pro with this quilt!

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  39. B GreeneJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Amazing!!!! Your project is stunning!!

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  40. Quilt n QueenJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Stunning quilt Sarah, luv the orange slices!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on making the top 3 of the day...it's a beauty!!Happy stitching, Pauline

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  41. The Slow QuilterJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    For a first timer doing Dresden, you have done a most fatastic job. Looking good. Does't just make you want to creat more Dresdens.

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  42. Joyce CarterJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Great design! Great job! It is stunning. I love the orange that you added in there. It really pops. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  43. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I love your fabric/color choices. I have seen that quilt setting with the Drunkard's Path block and have always liked it. Even better with the Dresden's.

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  44. Kathy HJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I really like that wandering path and your choice of colors.

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  45. VickieJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I love those orange pops ! Very pretty. Your blog name is super cute!

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  46. Needled MomJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Thai is just lovely. The fabrics and colors are fabulous and deserving of top prize today.

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  47. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Love your color choices and design. Congrats on a top choice today....well earned!

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  48. Amy, a redeemed sheepJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Love it! The orange adds just the right touch! And i love the different layout. Great job!

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  49. Livin' Blue QuilterJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Sarah, for a first time Dresden block, you absolutely blew it out of the water. I love black and white. Now I have to rethink orange. Stunning. Thanks for sharing, Robin

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  50. PattyJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I like the black and white. Very pretty.

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  51. JulieJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    So cool! Perfect color arrangement!

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  52. KathyJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Love it! the black/white is awesome and I even like the orange too. I'm normally not a big fan of orange.

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  53. Britt-IngerJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Your quilt top is amazing and stunning. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  54. suemacJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    It does look like caterpillars. Very cute.

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  55. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Oh wow, I am in love with this. the orange does add a nice pop.

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  56. java divaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I was wondering how you made a path, thank you for showing how!

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  57. Farm Road QuiltsJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    love your modern dresden!

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  58. Kim WestJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    what an awesome dresden! love the pop of orange... :)

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  59. LindaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Wow, beautiful and so different.

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  60. WendyJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    so pretty!

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  61. rubyslipperz1052January 30, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    I think you did a wonderful tutorial! I really think the placement of the dresdens with the black is WAY cool! =)

    hugz,
    annie

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  62. DeAnna January 30, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Your color choices are working well together. The orange really sets it off. Great pics as well. Thanks for sharing!

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  63. tubilinha tiacarminhaJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Lindo!!!!!!!!!Adorei!PARABÉNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  64. LJJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I love your approach to dresdens especially the way you placed them on the quilt. Ohhh, the colors are fab!

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  65. TheresaJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I made my dresden from EQ7 too, mine was the four blade. I always find it so amazing how people can take the same or almost the same pattern and do something completely different. Absolutely fantastic! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  66. ShirleyCJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful! I have to keep this for a future idea!

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  67. LeahJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Stunning! Love those fabrics together and your layout.

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  68. lefuntzJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    It does look kinda like a caterpillar. I love your colors and design!

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  69. Stacey NapierJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    This is fabulous - the orange was a perfect choice. Great job!!

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  70. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    wow, never saw this before. Your quilt looks great, thanks for sharing.
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente

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  71. quiltmaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I love the black and white with the orange.... I would never have tried that.

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  72. Rosemary B❤️January 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Rosemary B here: Dear Sarah, your project is super wonderful. I love the black patterns, and the orange is perfect!
    Thanks for all of the cute photos of the work in progress. That is great to see.
    Thank you for sharing today

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  73. Jane's QuiltingJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. I adore the fabric and the way you choose to put your Dresden's in that order.

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  74. VickiTJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Your Dresden is awesome. I love it. Since you aren't sure what you're going to do for the quilting, I've seen some like yours that have quilted using an echo design that looked really beautiful.

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  75. Ellie QJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I love this! The colors, the way it crawls across...and I agree with the above poster that an echo design could be really cool.

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  76. Gina LoomisJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colors you selected! I love everything about it! Thanks for participating and inspiring us today!

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  77. Teatime CreationsJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Love your dresden project, especially the bright , classy colors.

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  78. Cathy's ChatterJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Oooooh! Gorgeous! What a great job! thanks for sharing.

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  79. Jodi - usairdollJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Your dresdens are amazing! How clever! I love how you only used one orange blade in a set, so cool! Thank you for sharing with us, awesome job!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. SimoneJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Very beautiful project! Thanks for all the instructions!

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  81. CeciliaJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Very nice! I love the orange with the black and white. Thanks for sharing.

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  82. Allison SewsJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    This is gorgeous!!!

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  83. WendyJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    this was your first ever Dresden? Wow, you did an amazing job! I love those random orange blades, it works so well!

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  84. Mary E. StephensJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Wow! What an interesting design. Something to bookmark for future reference. :-)

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  85. carlaJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Hi!! WOW!!! WOW!!! Amazing!!! Love it all!! Thank You

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  86. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  87. MoeWestJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I love your colour choices and layout!

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  88. NikitaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I love the layout..definitely different!

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  89. evelynFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    So very unigue. Love the orange pop of colour.

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