It's happening this week! The "My Favorite Quilt Block" blog hop will last all week and
thanks to Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks, it will be so fun. You rock my world, Carla!
My favorite block is a Dresden, though there was a time that I called it a "Dreaded Dresden"
because it looked so scary to make. Once I learned it wasn't hard to sew, I was in love.
One of my favorite versions is the Sunburst Dresden by Missouri Star Quilt Company.
It adds a little flare to a regular Dresden making it a bit more fun. I've created my own
version and sizes for several quilts, which is easy once you know how to make a Dresden.
I love those little sunbursts!
The fabrics were fat quarters I bought on sale at Quilted Works.
The rest of the fabrics were gathered from my stash.
Here's the video on making Jenny's version
Here's a few of my Dresden quilts (just to show I really do love a Dresden!)
This was my first Dresden
This was my second one...kind of scary embroidery on it, but I still love it.
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Thanks for stopping by to see my favorite block!
Love your Dresdens, all of them are lovely. That is one thing I have never tried. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour dresden quilts are gorgeous! I especially love the blue and brown one.
ReplyDeleteThe blues and browns in your new dresden are lovely! I like the MSQC Dresden Sunburst too. After seeing all your dresdens, I'm putting one back on my list for things to make. So pretty. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the starbust! Dresdens are such a fun block!
ReplyDeleteLove your dresdens especially with the starburst!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden quilts are all beautiful! I've never tried it, but you're inspiring me to!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. This is over the top, my friend. My mind is blown. Thank you for starting us off with a bang!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts, particularly the one for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresdens are awesome. Great grouping of quilts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts. I have wanted to make a Dresdens quilt but looks scary.
ReplyDeleteI still think of the Dresden as dreaded. Your beautiful examples may push me to giving it another try. Beautiful pieces. Really love the Halloween one.
ReplyDeleteI have not made a Dresden plate, but I do have a pattern to sew a table runner. I need to get it out and sew it. Your quilts are lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat dresden block quilts! I do have to say the halloween house/village one is a favorite!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden quilts are great. The Sunburst is so different, and that is what draws me to it. Of course, for some strange reason my favourite is the Halloween neighbourhood. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat start to the hop.
Your Dresdens are all so pretty. The variation of the Sunburst pattern is so interesting and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll of your quilts are fantastic Carol
ReplyDeleteI love dresdens too.
Wow, you've made a dreaded dresden turn into Fantastic! They all look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove all your Dresdens, especially the Halloween Neighborhood one. I have a neighborhood one I need to finish! I have made a few Dresden Plates myself and love them too.
ReplyDeleteLove the Dresden!
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, what a stunning quilt. Honestly, this is the most beautiful Dresden quilt I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteI love Dresden blocks too.And you have made several beautiful projects with Dresdens. I love your Dresden quilt.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts. I love a Dresden, too. This is a great way to start of this hop. Thank you ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI love Dresdens! Lots of inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteAll are so pretty. A Dresden is one I have never made, perhaps it's time. See you next month for your hop.
ReplyDeleteLOVE DRESDENS TOO!THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PROJECTS!
ReplyDeleteDresdens are such a versatile block! I love the Halloween houses and the flowers. A dresden quilt that I adore is one that Eleanor Burns shows where they made sunflowers and sashed them with black and white and that is on my list to make. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Thank you for sharing your lovely dresden quilts. It is such a fun block to make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of great dresden designs you have shown! I enjoyed seeing them all.
ReplyDeleteTerrific Dresden share - they are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your latest dresden plate quilt. Great color combination. There is a dresden plate project on my to do list for certain now! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteAll your Dresdens are lovely, but I really, really, really love the sunbursts! I've never tried a Dresden for the same reason, but it's definitely on my to do list! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy and I know it's not. Your projects are stunning! I love the Dresden houses. Is there a pattern for that? Maybe I will have to give the "Dreaded Dresden" another try. Thanks, Carol, you are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThey are all wonderful, but the one you made for the hop is amazing. I really like that a lot, and will think about making one. Thanks for the link to Jenny Doan.
ReplyDeleteI love dresdens too! Hello
ReplyDeleteMaking a Dresden plate is on my bucket list! Seeing yours reminds me how much I really need to move that up to priority! They look so complicated, but not sure they have to be. Thanks for sharing yours, Carol!
ReplyDeleteLove the new Dresden, but your Halloween Houses is my all time favorite.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety. I like making them, too.
ReplyDeleteVery very nice ty for sharing...I hop to try one soon... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat Dresden is fabulous. I usually don't watch video's (I have no idea why...) but I think I am going to have to on this one. I love the little white blades in your Dresden!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome quilt, Carol! If I had paid attention, I would have known that was your fave. Quite a collection of dresdens you've got there!
ReplyDeleteWonderful dresdens,such a fun design. I've never seen the sunburst, very interesting. I love the Halloween town.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Beautiful Dresdens - I'm in the Dreaded Dresdens camp!! I have quilted a few for my dear MIL...does that count??
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. Now you make me want to finish my dresden quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou really DO love Dresdens! I really enjoyed seeing all the different Dresdens you have made. Even the one with scary embroidery. I really like it, it has CHARACTER!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for directing me here from your Frankie post. It was SEW worth the trip! You really DO love Dresdens, don't you? Sure cute quilts!
ReplyDeleteI also love the Dresden plate Carol, just in it's versatility. I love this project tho, the angles at the bottom really make this block pop, hadn't ever seen that before in this block and it looks really cool. I've been wanting to do that project you have pictures with the houses in the Dresden plate fashion and have the pattern somewhere, I need to try and find it... Thanks for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteI have made one Dresden Quilt--like the variety you showed!!
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Wow! That's a lot Dresdens!! And no two the same! I like Dresden's too - they are so pretty! Thanks for sharing all that inspiration! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts! All these years of quilting, and I've never made a Dresden. I don't know why. Perhaps I'll be trying one soon.
ReplyDeleteAll those great quilts with that amazing block!! you have a very creative eye!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with the Dresden plate. You have used it so creatively and given it an update. Beautiful work!
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