I unpacked my retreat stuff tonight and realized that I forgot some of my quilt blocks on the design wall. Looks like I’ll be trying to sweet talk the 1890s House into mailing them to me or making a 30-minute drive to get them. BOO.
Tonight was the first time I felt like sewing again since I’ve been home from the quilt retreat so I did a bit of paper piecing. These little Dresden plates are addictive! And they’re the perfect way to use up scraps. The finished plate measures about six inches across so it’s going to take quite a few of these to make a quilt. When I bought the paper piecing templates, I saw an even smaller version that seemed ridiculous but now I’m tempted to go back and get a few. I can think of lots of uses for tiny Dresden plates.
In other news…if you’re in Dallas/Ft. Worth, don’t forget that the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild is having a monthly Saturday Sew this weekend. It’s a lot of fun! You can find details and RSVP here.
That little Dresden came out SO good! You’re making me wish I had picked up some of those little paper pieces! I may have to go online and order some.
See you Saturday!
This is one of the prettiest and most perfect little Dresden’s I’ve ever seen!
Oh — and I don’t think I ever thanked you for the beautiful Tail Feather’s fat quarter! I just love it. So does my daughter, so I may have to hide it from her because she thinks she could make a fabulous tote out of it! Thank you so much, and I hope you get your fat quarter from me soon!
I used to read your blog often. I love your quilts and we share a love of Wonderland by Momo. Then you just disappeared and I was sorry you had quit blogging. Today I was searching for some more Wonderland to purchase (of course!) and stumbled upon your new blog. I read your Giveaway post where you mentioned being hacked and realized that’s why you disappeared. I’m so sorry about that. My husbands website has been targeted a few times as well, and it’s not a good feeling. Anyways, I’m glad you’re back around, and I look forward to seeing more of your quilts.
What an adorable little dresden! I’ve never seen one paper pieced like that before – I would love to try them!