Tuesday, February 6, 2018

ANTHOLOGIE #9 PART ONE

Number 9 has turned into a real chore.  There are three full circle Dresden Plates and four partial plates.  A total 85 blades.  OH MY! These are not my favorite thing to make, and I was never very good at them either.  Time to learn.  
 Great, the first full set is 2.5 inch blades.  Take a breath and go for it.  
There were a couple of mishaps.  But lesson one was to use really small stitches to form the points and join the blades.  
Hmmm, this actually worked well I am beginning to feel like I might just manage the next six of these after this one is done.  
One down and ONLY six more to go. However, once one is done the ability to accomplish the task becomes so much easier.  
The second set I was able to work with 3.5 inch blades.  They are a bit larger to work with.  
 So much faster and the idea of using an old doily and a smaller one for the center that was purchased at a quilt store with several of them in a little bag made such a fun center finish.  I am actively working on a couple more with some different center ideas.  Stay toned for the second episode on Friday's post.
  
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13 comments:

  1. 9658 TextilesFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    I Love the embellishments! on your Dresden.

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  2. Barb NeiwertFebruary 7, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    Oh, I love the doilies on the Dresdens! I have a box full of doilies made by my grandmother, and really want to do something with them so they can see fresh air again. This would be perfect! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  3. AngelaFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:22 AM

    Looking good!

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  4. MiaismineFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:42 AM

    Thank you for sharing your tips on making Dresdens Plates as I am wanting to make some! Your tips and learning experience are encouraging me to give them a try! Awesome post!

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  5. BrookeFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:54 AM

    you are so amazing!!
    you are tempting me...

    always love to see what you are up to!!

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  6. Christine SlaughterFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:30 AM

    Your dresden plates are so perfect, and the doilies are a genius touch! Beautiful work!

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  7. JulieFebruary 7, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    I adore your idea of using a doily for a dresden centre, this is going to be beautiful. Thanks for linking to Sew, Stitch, Snap, SHARE.

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  8. Linda @ kokaquiltsFebruary 7, 2018 at 3:16 PM

    Your Dresdens are looking great! And the little doilie is perfect for the centre.

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  9. LynetteFebruary 7, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    Oh, cool - the doilies for a center was a great idea! Very pretty.

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  10. moosecraftFebruary 8, 2018 at 2:59 AM

    Great going! I like the doily center idea very much!

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  11. rtquilterFebruary 8, 2018 at 5:48 AM

    Looking great! Very nostalgic feel!

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  12. SusanFebruary 8, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    That second one is so pretty with the doily on it! Can't wait to see where all of this is going!

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  13. KatieQFebruary 9, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    I love the way the doily looks with the Dresden block. I've been working with 3.5 inch blades and found them a bit fussy, I can't imagine going down to a 2.5 inch blade. After seeing yours, I may have to try the smaller blade.

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