Big block Dresden Plate - opinions
01-15-2013, 02:13 PM
#52
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Well if like it it is great and if you don't then buy something different. I like it just fine, but on the other hand it would have a totally different look with a lighter fabric. It is ok to buy some fabric and use some stash if your budget permits.
01-15-2013, 06:22 PM
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Beautiful. I love the colors and the color of the background square. With blocks this size you may not want to sash them just stitch them up together or if you think you have to sash them you could use a narrow sash. I would use black and then border it in black too with the binding the color of my background square. Just my opinion. It is verrrrrrrrrrryyyyyy beautiful.
01-15-2013, 06:30 PM
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I like the way it looks, but you need to be happy with it, especially since you want to make a large quilt. Someone mentioned using the "back" side of the fabric, that may well be lighter. BTW, you have a great stash!
01-16-2013, 12:41 AM
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I am trying to use up scraps and only use yardage from my stash. I am doing a dresden plate with big blocks, 24". My mom has cross stitched little pics for me and I am using them in the centers. For backgrounds I am using tans and creams from stash, centers are going to be various other colors from stash. Here is the first block. I think I am going to QAYG and use red or yellow for the sashing so I can make it pretty big. My frame will only hold up to a double. I just can't decide if I like it or not. Would rather have lighter backgrounds but I would have to buy the fabric and and I'm trying not to do that. Any suggestions?
01-16-2013, 09:24 AM
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I like the background, if you have different background but simulare material you can use differnet material on the backgrounds. Or Take differnt materials and make a 4 patch back ground. It gives a quilt a dimensional look. But I love what you have.
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