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Friday, July 20, 2018

TGIFF - Dresden Plate Pillow

I tried something new -- Dresden plate.  I keep seeing Dresden plate projects, specifically over at Musings of a Menopausal Melon and at Patchwork n Play.

I purchased a generic Dresden plate ruler at our guild yard sale.  There were no instructions on the packaging, but I think I did a good job figuring it out.  It didn't lie perfectly flat, but a bit of steamy pressing did the trick.  😊


Aren't those foxes adorable.  I don't know the fabric -- they were a gift from a friend.


I decided to make a 16-inch pillow for a quick finish.  I used Kona White and Curry.  After I put the binding on, I realized I should have added more quilting.


I decided to give the front yard another try for photos, as I seem to be getting good photos there lately.


And since pillows are easier to photograph, a photo beside another bush in the front yard.


Pillows may be my new to-go project -- they are easier and quicker to make than quilts.


I think this pillow will go to the charity I talked about last week.


If you have a finish this week, consider sharing it at:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Quilting and Learning
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation




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16 comments:

  1. Andree G. FaubertJuly 20, 2018 at 10:33 PM

    Hi Anja, that is a really lovely pillow. Those foxes are adorable. I read your Plus Playtime post a while back when you were having problems taking photos. I get my best results on a sunny day, but in the shade. You might want to give that a try.
    Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!

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  2. Granny Maud's GirlJuly 21, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    Cushions are my go-to project. As you say, they are quick and easy to make.
    The fox fabric is perfect for this fussy cutting.

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  3. Stitchin At HomeJuly 21, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    I love the foxes and the colours go so well together. Cushions or wall hangings are great for quick projects.

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  4. Bernie KringelJuly 21, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    Wow - what a fun, quick make! I did a Dresden table runner about three or four years ago and really enjoyed it. Maybe a pillow is in order. The fussy cutting is great Anja!

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  5. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJuly 21, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    What a sweet way to feature the foxes! The Curry looks great with it and you clearly sorted out how to use the Dresden plate ruler. :)

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  6. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsJuly 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    I used to think I didn't like Dresden plates, but there are so many exciting ways to make them. I love this, the foxes are on a carousel. There is a nursery rhyme about foxes losing their soxes. It made me think of this.

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  7. IoleenJuly 21, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful pillow. The foxes are super cute.

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  8. Lisa J.July 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM

    This looks great Anja. I love how you fussy cut the foxes and I love how Modern this Dresden plate looks.

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  9. SusanJuly 22, 2018 at 1:11 AM

    Oh, I love those foxes! And the mustard colour is a good match too!

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  10. Karen's KornerJuly 22, 2018 at 4:20 AM

    Great use of the fox fabric. I am into quick projects at the moment.....instant gratification.

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  11. Barb NeiwertJuly 22, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    That is so cute! What a great job of fussy cutting you did. someone will definitely enjoy this.

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  12. Janine @ Rainbow HareJuly 26, 2018 at 5:53 AM

    You pillow looks great. I love your colour combination and the fussy cutting :)

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  13. Celtic ThistleJuly 27, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    I love Dresden Plates and you have put such a great, modern spin on yours with your fabric choices and fussy cutting Anja!
    Thanks for linking up to New to Me too

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  14. Pam @Threading My WayJuly 28, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Awesome fussy cutting of those foxes. - a lovely pillow.

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  15. MarlyJuly 31, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    It's a lovely pillow, Anja. Congratulations on your first Dresden Plate with sweet little foxes.

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  16. NicoleAugust 1, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    Nice fussy cutting! I really really like the squared off edges of the dresden. Makes it very modern looking.

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