Our guild had an open sew, last week end, and, I was able to make the piano key borders and finish the dresden blocks top. I have wanted to make this classic quilt block since I started quilting in the late 70s. I was enamored with the fabrics in the 80s. I gathered what I thought would be enough of the pink as I could, after my daughter was born. The first blocks were made with a piece of cardboard and cut out with scissors. We have it so much easier, now. My daughter was my third child with two rowdy brothers. I was definitely out numbered and I didn't get very far. But, it was meant to be a baby quilt for her. If someone had not invented the dresden template, I would have probably thrown it away by now. Even with a template, I was pretty busy, still, it was in the back of my mind. It is a blessing to think of my wonderful daughter, as I am making it.
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I like the mix of values in your Dresdens. Its wonderful to see it and hear the story..
ReplyDeleteI like the border you chose for your Dresden blocks.Wonderful that you are at this stage after so many years. Good for you to stick with it!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet quilt. I am glad you hung on to it and now it is a top. Sweet reminders of that time. and your daughter may love it even more now
ReplyDeleteWHen I started quilting my grandmother taught me. She gave me the cardboard cutouts for the templates and it was with scissors. Those were the days. It's nice to be reminded of them. Thanks for reminding me and sharing all that you do.
ReplyDeleteThe piano key border finishes off the Dresden plates nicely. It will be a lovely finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat border works really well with the Dresden Plate blocks. Congrats on getting this oldie but goodie to finished quilt top.
ReplyDeleteThe top looks great. I love dresden blocks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a a pretty quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. That reminds me... I've GOT to find the Dresden project that I have sooner or later. It would be a nice project for me to stitch in my chair in the evenings while watching tv.
ReplyDeleteYour pretty dresdens are looking good with that border.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt. It feels so good when we can get a neglected project to this finished top stage.
ReplyDeleteGood for you in sticking with the project and getting the borders on! Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful top dedicated to a beautiful daughter! I remember you said she didn't like pink, but your quilt is stunning! I also love the piano key borders, well done! Thank you for sharing your finish and linking up.
ReplyDeleteThe piano key border seems perfect for your dresden top! Such a pretty quilt. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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It's beautiful, Maggie. I really like the piano key border! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
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