Dresden Plate - in progress...
 

My goal is to be able to finish quilts for people who want them hand-quilted. 'Cept that I don't have any samples of my hand quilting at home - just pictures. These quilt tops that our mothers and grandmothers have made need to be finished and honored. I came across this Dresden Plate at an antique store and I didn't like the green border, so I took it off, separated the blocks and added blue sashing. Last nite I got one row done to give me an idea of what this will look like and I wanted to share. I'll probably add a wider white border after the blue to get the quilt to fit my queen size bed.

The first picture is w/ the green that was originally on the quilt top - there was also no sashing between the blocks. The green (to me) is the wrong shade of green. I'm a blue girl, so I changed the sashing to blue. Then, of course, there's the local quilt inspector, Lady Grace on my current project.

i think the blue is just perfect!

Yep, I agree...PERFECT!!

What a difference the blue makes!!!!! Love that you put cornerstones in,
adds so much more than just plain blue. Great vision!!!

The blue just sets it off. very very pretty. Can't wait to see it when done.

You chose a perfect solution fabric and sashing pattern. It is lovely a beautiful quilt. Lady Grace is beautiful also. Thanks for sharing.

The blue makes the quilt look great!!! The kitty is beautiful!!

You made such an improvement. Lovely!

The blue makes it just beautiful.

It's going to be gorgeous! You are truly talented!