I spent a bit of time this afternoon handstitching all my Dresden Plates down for my barij and southerncharmquilts "wild bloom" quiltalong blocks. After a bit of chopping up & changing things, I've ended up with a variety of centres using pretty fabric and vintage doilies.
I'm very new to embroidery, but I decided that this QAL is the . perfect . time to try out a few stitches, so I've had a go and added some additional little cross-stitches & french knots too. In the big scheme of things my handmade stitches will be fine I'm sure. Oh, and, I also made up this week's pattern ''arrowheads' block, quick & easy, so I'm all up to date :)
Getting so close now to having a finished quilt top!
It's great seeing all the different versions of this quilt, pop over here for a little look
Linking up for 'slowsundaystitching' here
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18 comments:
Oh these are so beautiful, all of them. I bet they are incredibly relaxing and rewarding to work on!
These are very pretty,your finished quilt will be beautiful.
really pretty and hopefully restful.
The plates are looking great on the blocks and I also love the flying geese on the print background.
Your Dresden plates are beautiful and the embroidery only enhances them. This is going to be so special.
The different Dresden plates blocks are great. Love the flying geese block too.
love combining embroidery with quilting
I enjoyed seeing the creative centres you made for your dresdens!
Love that photo of blocks with the green dish!
You fabric selection is gorgeous. What a beautiful quilt you are making
Lovely choices. I like that you did not center all the dresdens on the background; it adds more movement.
Such beautiful Dresdens with the addition of the cross stitch and lace, I can't wait to see your finished quilt!
I went over and checked out the different versions, I like your arrow head block the best.
And great embroidery and stitching!
Your Dresdens are beautiful with their embellished centers. They are perfect centers for those blocks!
Beautiful blocks, and just the right amount of embellishment. I like that the background is pieced and not all the Dresdens are complete - it keeps lots movement in the piece.
Love these whimsical dresdens... can't wait to see how things all fit together.
I love all the little bits of embroidery - this will be a quilt that you could spend days finding all the delightful details.
Love the vintage vibe from the fabrics and the more modern improv piecing. It's looking gorgeous.
Linda! These look beautiful. I'm in love with your embroidered centers. All the heart eyes!
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