The title of this post is actually the title of a class (and project) developed by Susan Cleveland; our guild brought her here last week for a lecture, a trunk show, and a couple of classes. One of the classes was to learn her Dresden Plate technique, which I’ve used […]
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When we first moved here in 1999, we brought with us — of course! — our then five-year-old dog, Dexter. He was really a sweetheart; he loved everyone, but he always made sure that he was “on duty” whenever workmen were around for the inevitable final touches a new home […]
This is the wonderful sewing machine I’ve had for more than the past five years. A few years ago, I was able to add a lovely iridescent “skin” to the plain faceplate (click the photo to enlarge for a better view!), and I’ve loved sewing on such a beautiful machine […]
I’ve been working on a Dresden Plate design for the past few months, and it’s now finished! 🙂 I’d made one several years ago from a pattern by Susan Cleveland, and she has now written a book full of inspiration: Dynamic Dresdens. Her method avoids having to appliqué a circle […]
… of corded piping. It’s been too long — over a month! — since I last posted, but I’ve been making slow progress on my Dresden plate quilt. Between then and now, my husband and I went away for a couple of weeks. I also finished the quilting on this […]
Several years ago, I made a Dresden Plate quilt, and I’ve always intended to make another one — they’re fun! I especially like Susan Cleveland’s method of making them without the center appliquéd circle. 😉 Anyway, I’ve finally begun another one! It’s a little different, as Susan’s technique has evolved […]