Sunday, September 8, 2019

My Favorite Quilt Block For The Blog Hop Is A Dresden

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.



You just have to check out these amazing "My Favorite Quilt Block" bloggers!

Monday, September 9th


Tuesday, September 10th


Wednesday, September 11th


Thursday, September 12th


Friday, September 13th

Thanks for stopping by to see my favorite block!

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51 comments:

  1. Karrin HurdSeptember 8, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    Love your Dresdens, all of them are lovely. That is one thing I have never tried. Thanks for sharing

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  2. Danice GSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:41 AM

    Your dresden quilts are gorgeous! I especially love the blue and brown one.

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  3. CarolSeptember 9, 2019 at 4:46 AM

    The 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!

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  4. LeahSeptember 9, 2019 at 4:48 AM

    Beautiful! I love the starbust! Dresdens are such a fun block!

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  5. Stitchin At HomeSeptember 9, 2019 at 4:56 AM

    Love your dresdens especially with the starburst!

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  6. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:06 AM

    Your Dresden quilts are all beautiful! I've never tried it, but you're inspiring me to!

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  7. CarlaSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:10 AM

    Gorgeous. This is over the top, my friend. My mind is blown. Thank you for starting us off with a bang!

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  8. AllisonSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:17 AM

    Love your quilts, particularly the one for Halloween!

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  9. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    Your Dresdens are awesome. Great grouping of quilts!

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  10. PatriciaSeptember 9, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful quilts. I have wanted to make a Dresdens quilt but looks scary.

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  11. tink's momSeptember 9, 2019 at 6:47 AM

    I 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.

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  12. Danette September 9, 2019 at 7:07 AM

    I 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!

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  13. KathleenSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:09 AM

    Great dresden block quilts! I do have to say the halloween house/village one is a favorite!

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  14. works4meSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    Your 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. ;)

    Great start to the hop.

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  15. Needled MomSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    Your Dresdens are all so pretty. The variation of the Sunburst pattern is so interesting and beautiful.

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  16. Rosemary B❤️September 9, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    All of your quilts are fantastic Carol
    I love dresdens too.

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  17. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicitySeptember 9, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    Wow, you've made a dreaded dresden turn into Fantastic! They all look fabulous!

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  18. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:05 AM

    Love 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.

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  19. HeideSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:19 AM

    Love the Dresden!

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  20. QuiltShopGalSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    Oh Carol, what a stunning quilt. Honestly, this is the most beautiful Dresden quilt I've ever seen.

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  21. Britt-IngerSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    I love Dresden blocks too.And you have made several beautiful projects with Dresdens. I love your Dresden quilt.

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  22. ScrapatchesSeptember 9, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    Gorgeous quilts. I love a Dresden, too. This is a great way to start of this hop. Thank you ... :) Pat

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  23. ShirleyCSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:04 AM

    I love Dresdens! Lots of inspiration here!

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  24. For the love of geeseSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    All are so pretty. A Dresden is one I have never made, perhaps it's time. See you next month for your hop.

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  25. lindaSeptember 9, 2019 at 11:13 AM

    LOVE DRESDENS TOO!THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PROJECTS!

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  26. BrandySeptember 9, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    Dresdens 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!


    Brandy

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  27. JoniSeptember 9, 2019 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely dresden quilts. It is such a fun block to make.

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  28. Lisa MarieSeptember 9, 2019 at 1:26 PM

    What a lot of great dresden designs you have shown! I enjoyed seeing them all.

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  29. SusanSeptember 9, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    Terrific Dresden share - they are all beautiful!

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  30. Dix in CanadaSeptember 9, 2019 at 2:59 PM

    I 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!

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  31. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    All 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!

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  32. Charlene McCainSeptember 9, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    You 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!

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  33. Susan September 9, 2019 at 6:27 PM

    They 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.

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  34. LisaSeptember 9, 2019 at 7:25 PM

    I love dresdens too! Hello

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  35. Kathy E.September 9, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    Making 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!

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  36. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:52 PM

    Love the new Dresden, but your Halloween Houses is my all time favorite.

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  37. teachpanySeptember 10, 2019 at 1:07 AM

    Great variety. I like making them, too.

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  38. Anna brownSeptember 10, 2019 at 3:37 AM

    Very very nice ty for sharing...I hop to try one soon... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  39. CalicojoanSeptember 10, 2019 at 8:43 AM

    That 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!

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  40. DeonnSeptember 10, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    That 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!

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  41. BarefootThunder September 10, 2019 at 7:08 PM

    Wonderful dresdens,such a fun design. I've never seen the sunburst, very interesting. I love the Halloween town.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  42. Farm QuilterSeptember 10, 2019 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful Dresdens - I'm in the Dreaded Dresdens camp!! I have quilted a few for my dear MIL...does that count??

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  43. Nancy DSeptember 10, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    Love your quilt. Now you make me want to finish my dresden quilt.

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  44. Janice HoltonSeptember 10, 2019 at 10:53 PM

    You 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!! :)

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  45. The Joyful QuilterSeptember 11, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    Thanks 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!

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  46. MarianSeptember 11, 2019 at 4:04 PM

    I 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.

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  47. BarbSeptember 11, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    I have made one Dresden Quilt--like the variety you showed!!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  48. Joy from Days Filled With JoySeptember 12, 2019 at 5:48 AM

    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

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  49. SharonSeptember 12, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    Great 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.

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  50. Alycia~QuiltygirlSeptember 12, 2019 at 4:47 PM

    All those great quilts with that amazing block!! you have a very creative eye!

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  51. Jan SnellSeptember 16, 2019 at 4:17 AM

    I 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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