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Friday, January 9, 2015

RSC Saturday in blue.....

This week I searched in my closet and found some pre-cut 2.5x4.5 blues from a swap back in the 90's to make a table runner. Nope - never got made so..... I decided to split them up into light and medium values and make some blades for a dresden plate! I used the tutorial from about.com here and it was really easy to do. I just need to appliqué it down to a background.... but I have not decided on that part yet so it might wait for a few months with the growing pile. I think I'll have enough white left from the Hunter star quilt I am going to make for a graduation quilt this year but I want to make that first to make sure there will be enough left for 12 - 12.5 inch blocks for the dresden plates. The medium blues plate is done.



I also made a twinkle stars or wonky 25 patch stars in blue. I just love how this came out! I made the light blue one this month too since I had them in that scrap pile from last week.

Head on over to SoScrappy on Saturday morning to see what other blue projects are in the works this year.
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23 comments:

  1. Kathy's A QuilterJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Dresdan plate was my very first quilt (made another 3 since), and is still a favourite. Your Twinkle stars are also great. Wonderful way to use up a great variety of bits and bobs.

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  2. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    I have never done a dresden but have always loved that block. Your twinkle stars are wonderful! I got the backing and binding made for my wonky star so hopefully it will get machine quilted soon!

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  3. scraphappyJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Love those twinkle stars. Dresden plates might have to go on my list for next year, yours looks great.

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  4. a good yarnJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    That was a lovely comment you left on my post. I do love a Dresden plate and l'll be following along to see what you choose for the background. What size are the squares in your 25 patch block? It's a terrific design for a scrappy quilt. I'm so glad I visited your blog. Thanks for the inspiration

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  5. Nell's QuiltsJanuary 10, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Dresden Plate makes such good use of scraps, 16 different ones, for a cheery and colourful block. The twinkle stars look so bright in the blue. Lovely.

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  6. CathyJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I'm making Dresdens this year too. I started them late last year to continue into this year. Don't you just love them? Great use of scraps too.

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  7. EllenJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I love the Dresden Plate!

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  8. Kathy ... aka NanaJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Love that Dresden Plate. I can't wait to see your rainbow Dresden Plate quilt!

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  9. Scrappy quilterJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Love the Twinkle Stars. What a great block.

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  10. Alycia~QuiltygirlJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful dresden!

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  11. Kathy S.January 10, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    You can't go wrong with Twinkle Stars. Love 'em!

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  12. Created by KathiJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Loving all your blue fabrics... and your use of the fabrics you found... I don't see any repeats in your projects either! Love you are doing a dresden and making it look easy! lol I have the template and some day that will meet my radar then! You are tempting me though... love your twinkle star too! Have a great weekend... hope it was warmer for your walk today.. or maybe then by tomorrow! Kathi

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  13. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I keep seeing the twinkle star blocks . . . and they seem like such fun.

    Lovely Dresden, too.

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  14. KarenJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Your Twinkie stars sparkle. Love the Dresden plate block.

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  15. SheilaJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful blue prints and blocks.

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  16. JulieroseJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Both of your projects are lovely! I really like that Twinkle Stars block a lot...hugs, Julierose

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  17. Katie Z.January 10, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful.

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  18. Tanya Quilts in COJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I have been quilting for 20 years and have never made a Dresden plate block--maybe it is time!

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  19. canuckquilterJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Those twinkle star blocks are great. Add to my growing list...right there beside the Dresdens!

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  20. Jennie in GAJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Hope you have as much fun with your Dresdens as I am. I adore those twinkle stars....is there a tutorial for them?

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  21. JeanneJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Love your scrappy little blue blocks!

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  22. KajaJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    I love your star blocks, especially the way the star is in a different place each time!

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  23. Mystic QuilterJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Super Dresden Plate

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