Slow Stitching Sunday


 This Dresden plate block was inherited and I decided to treat it as a crazy quilt.  I stitched it years ago but was never quite happy with it.  I made the design decision to use only plain cotton threads in keeping with the vintage fabrics.  No sparkle, hmm what was I thinking?  But more than that there were a few seams that were just not right.  I really hate to pick out stitching but I decided to bite the bullet.  This piece works as a mandala and can be included in my show but I have to be happy with it.  Out came the ugly stitches.  In came some metallic thread.  So much better.  Now to address the doily in the centre.  I like it but there is too much white for me.  I will consider how to rectify that.

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Comments

Karrin Hurd said…
I love this, love all the 30's fabrics. Great work!
June 12, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Sherrie said…
Hi,
Beautiful Dresden block. Have a great day!
June 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM
CathieJ said…
I know for a fact that you will figure out what to do with that doily. I like the way this mandala looks, but I agree that the middle needs something.
June 12, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Kim said…
A dresden plate pretty in happy, scrappy fabric is always pleasing to my eye. So much the better if it is dancing with embroidery stitches along the seams.
June 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM
LIttle Penguin Quilts said…
What a fun way to use a Dresden block! I agree - you have to like the way it's turning out and make it yours!
June 12, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Queeniepatch said…
It is most unusual with its doily centre, but everything looks 'vintage'. A charming mandala, with the additional metallic thread and fancy stitches.
June 13, 2022 at 12:55 AM
Miaismine said…
So very pretty! I love that you are going where your heart leads you! It's beautiful!
June 14, 2022 at 1:20 AM
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