Dresden Quilt
 

I just finished up this quilt. Woohoo! It's a little over 60" square. It will be a Christmas gift for my son's GF.

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I had done four blocks , but I did them on unbleached muslin, which just looked dirty next to the bright, cheery colors. So it was tossed into the UFO bin, where it sat for at least 10 years.

Originally it was going to be bed-sized, so I had enough fabrics stashed away with it to size it up. I had to detach the plates from the muslin, then I made up an additional 5 blocks to make it bigger. I used a white cotton sheet I found at the thrift store for the background. The border fabric came from my stash. I used another cotton sheet, also from the thrift shop, for the backing.

I tried to do outline quilting using rulers, but I just could not get the presser foot adjusted just right and kept getting skipped stitches, so I decided to try and teach myself to do sort-of feathers FMQ. The quilting is far from perfect, but I don't think it's too bad for a first time.

You did a great job on a beautiful quilt! Your son's GF will love it!

Your quilt will make a very welcomed gift. Your feathers turned out great, I haven't had the nerve yet to try.

nicely done and great quilting

Oh so pretty! I like the rainbow effect of your Dresdens. They just sparkle.

a very pretty quilt!

The quilt is so pretty. I love the colors and prints you used. It's such a cheerful looking quilt. Very nice quilting. It will be loved.

Great job on the feathers!! I haven't yet tried and you're giving me confidence. As for the muslin background, I've found the same thing - it just seems dirty next to the bright white that is the standard now. (Now what to do with that bold of muslin in my closet?)

She must be a very nice person.

Love your quilt. Beautiful colors.