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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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I haven't understood all the dresden plate hype....until today.
It was my intention to make a dresden plate pin cushion. I made my own template for the pedals and jumped right in. My dresden ended up about 7.5" across. It's waaaay too big for a pin cushion, but will make a great pillow instead. It's definitely not the worst thing to happen. You can bet that I will be trying again!
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40 comments:

  1. Di~6:06 PM

    It's beautiful. Good job AmandaJean!

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  2. WillowBean6:16 PM

    Aren't they just fantastic? I caught the Dresden Bug a few months ago... Have fun!

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  3. Anonymous6:18 PM

    I'm loving dresdens too lately. They're next on mu "to do" list. Your's is beautiful!

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  4. Dedra C6:24 PM

    I'm not sure why I've never seen anything like this. BUT, the bug has been caught..

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  5. Clair6:38 PM

    Looks like lots of work.

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  6. Kristen6:48 PM

    Wow! 28 petals? What template did you use?

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  7. GerryART6:48 PM

    I've not played with Dresden Plate but you are mightily tempting me.
    I love your creation.
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  8. Rene'6:58 PM

    Oooohhhhh, it's beautiful!!! Love it. This will make a cheery pillow. Is that linen for the background? I haven't gotten into the Dresden Plate hype yet either, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time ;-)

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  9. PunkiePie (Jen)7:05 PM

    It will be a beautiful pillow!

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  10. Impera Magna7:22 PM

    You know... that would make a very pretty "flower" applique...

    If y'all keep up with these Dresdens, I'm gonna have to try making one... *lol*

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  11. Kimberly7:40 PM

    Sa-weeter than sweet!

    Just yesterday I posted a link to my girlfriend's tutorial on Dresdens (AFTER making a few myself!)

    Be careful, they're addicting!

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  12. Anita7:51 PM

    Haha. Whoops! Before you know it you'll be making a bed-sized dresden quilt. :P

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  13. Suzanne7:55 PM

    Ya know, there's a dresden QAL going on at http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/.

    It's not too late to join...

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  14. Susan8:08 PM

    Looks pretty! Would love to see how you went about it?!

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  15. Lisa ONeill8:40 PM

    What a beautiful pillow you will have!

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  16. Christine L9:17 PM

    Beautiful!

    Kimberly- Thanks for the tutorial info! I will be trying this for sure. Just bought the rotary template from Amazon! I can't wait to get started!

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  17. Thimbleanna9:28 PM

    Finally.
    I've figured out why this blog is called Crazy Mom.
    It's not 'cause you're crazy.
    It's 'cause you're driving ME crazy with all of your super cute projects.
    I can't take it anymore!!!

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  18. @pril10:06 PM

    Very pretty.

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  19. Marianne´s hantverk1:44 AM

    Nice! I have made this too.
    Greetings from Sweeden

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  20. susiloci2:51 AM

    Para alfiletero no sirve pero de cojín estará precioso.

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  21. Nell3:09 AM

    Lovely! I like the pink and blue combination.

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  22. Rebekah3:22 AM

    I adore this!

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  23. loulee3:26 AM

    Now you're hooked! Love your plate, very bright and happy.

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  24. Annie3:36 AM

    I say there's nothing wrong with a giant pincushion - lovely

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  25. Unknown5:04 AM

    So cute! I love all the colors - especially the polka dot center. I really want to give the dresden a try too!

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  26. Unknown5:46 AM

    Love it and think a pillow would be fabulous!

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  27. trish7:19 AM

    Oh how adorable! :o)
    I made my very first dresden this week and will blog about it on Friday. :o)
    Have a great day.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  28. Terriaw8:36 AM

    Love your new dresden plate! Such sweet colors and prints in there. This will make a fabulous pillow. I have always loved the old fashioned charm of dresden plates but never knew how to make them. Last year I made one into a color wheel mini quilt which hangs on my wall - love it. Hope you end up making more!

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  29. allthingsthread8:37 AM

    That is very beautiful. Hmmm... maybe I should... wait. My to-do-list is so long that I can't find the end to add this to it! After I move the 5 piles of to-do off my table, I might be able to add this. Optimism is great!

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  30. Pat8:42 AM

    Dresden Plate must be the pattern this month. I just saw a beautiful pillow with the dresden plate on it a few minutes ago. I think a dresden plate is in my future.

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  31. tarabu9:34 AM

    terrifyingly addictive, aren't they?

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  32. Amy9:53 AM

    The Dresden Plate is one that has been on my list of *must-do's* for years and I WILL make one, eventually.

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  33. heather10:13 AM

    i think i'm in love. so very pretty. that's my next goal is to learn how to do these. :)

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  34. Anonymous11:45 AM

    Escribo desde Colombia, su blog que es maravilloso gracias por los tutorials.
    Un abrazo,
    sayda

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  35. Kristyne1:21 PM

    So pretty! I love how scrappy it is :)

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  36. Kekibird5:14 PM

    Almost picked up a dresden plate template yesterday. Going to put it on my soonish list once I tackle my stash cupboard.

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  37. Gari in AL8:36 PM

    I find dresdens to be quite addicting. Be careful.

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  38. Leeanne11:16 PM

    I feel the love! I'm a Dresden Gal, my all time favourite block.

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  39. The Chics3:36 PM

    Really cute! I need to try one of those someday... Thanks so much for sharing.

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  40. nettie11:26 PM

    Oh, this is so cheery...I haven't done dresdens yet, but I do love looking at them.

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