I've started this year off resolving to stick to my list and not be tempted by squirrels! Since the Dresden Stars plates have been pieced, I'm starting with this project.
The next step in this process is to applique the plates onto the background fabric. In the pattern, Edyta tells us what size to cut the background fabric. She didn't add any fabric in to be trimmed. I don't sew like that, I have to have a little extra so I can trim.
The fabrics used in this quilt are from a kit I purchased a long time ago, they are no longer available. I measured the back ground fabric several times to make sure there was enough fabric for me to cut a little bigger. There was, I did and it was okay!
I'm not going to hand applique these plates. They are to be machine appliqued and the first block is sewn, just 17 more to do!
Edyta said to use invisible thread but I'm done trying to use that stuff. I'm using a variegated brown thread with small zigzag stitching on the outer edge. It does show some but I can live with it. The center circles will be appliqued after the dresdens are all stitched, then the blocks will be trimmed to the correct size.
Remember how I said I was going to stick to the list with no squirrels? I have a friend who has asked me to make a table runner for her, I said yes. It shouldn't take that long but this means the dresdens will have to wait longer.
I took a picture of the fabrics for you to see.
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, Needle & Thread Thursday, Whoop Whoop Party, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Patchwork & Quilts
I really like your first Dresden star, that's a neat pattern. I'm impressed with the scrappiness of it. Those yellows and blue fabrics are so pretty together!
ReplyDeleteI have the Shooting Star accuquilt die by Edyta - it looks like that one, I haven't gotten it out to make yet.
ReplyDeleteThat Dresden Star is going to be gorgeous. I recently tried Aurifil invisible with cotton in the bobbin and liked it, but your solution is perfect! That brown mostly disappears and must be so easy to work with. Lovely fabrics you've chosen for the table runner. I just adore yellow and blue, don't you? Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Even without the centre yet, the Dresden Star looks most impressive!
ReplyDeletewell of course she said blue...i would too! very pretty indeed
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed, you inspire me to try new and more difficult patterns.
ReplyDeleteOh I do love those gorgeous fabrics for the table runner!. Nice work on your Dresden and pretty backing fabric. xx
ReplyDeleteI’m joining you on the goal of avoiding squirrels and staying focused on projects at hands PAH’s!!! lol Better than PIGS! He he
ReplyDeleteBe still MY heart as I so love Dresdens. Yours are so beautiful. I've never found invisible thread to work for me either though I badly wanted it to. And a gorgeous palate for your friend's project too, Gretchen. Happy New Year Stitching!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresdens are progressing beautifully. I love the fabrics and colors for you friend's table runner, Looking forward to seeing what you sew with these ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteYour blues and yellows are exquisite. I know how you like them so. It will make for a fun and happy project. I have done ok with monofilament thread, but I have also sought suggestions from my thread shop. ( Sewers Aide drops along spool to ease release.) I prefer cotton thread most of the time, though.
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and yellow. The Dresden blocks will really make a pretty quilt. Hugs
ReplyDeleteYour piecing of the Dresden Stars is immaculate. I'm not a big fan of invisible thread either. Your choice of a variegated brown thread is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden Stars are going to be beautiful! Squirrels are always a problem! Those little pesky creatures! 🤣
ReplyDeletePretty Dresden Stars, the brown thread looks great, and I love the background fabric. Great resolution to stick to your list, and I'm sure the extra table runner will take no time for you to make ;) Lovely fabrics, she is a true friend for picking your color!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing ;)
The dresden looks good. I think you have to go your own way when it comes to block size and stitching. You want to enjoy doing it.
ReplyDeleteI really love the folded insert triangle spikes between the dresdon wedges. I am making a similar star block and have been pondering adding folded inserts. This is inspiring to me.
ReplyDeleteVery cool dresdens!!
ReplyDeleteStick to you list - you can do it!!
I really like the zigzag around the dresdens. This is going to be a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteLibby M.
The wee zig-zag around the Dresden is just fine and with 18 to do, I'm not surprised you chose this route! It will be a lovely quilt. Hope you're having fun playing with the blue squirrel whoops table runner.
ReplyDeleteoh I love the dresden plate........
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