Once again I'm linking up with Judy over at Patchwork Times. Hop on over for some inspiration from other bloggers. So here's what happened. I was wading through the vast internet, being inspired by so many pretty ideas...and before I know it this happened! LOVE LOVE LOVE my idea if I do say so myself, please forgive my boasting, but isn't this just cute!
The only regret is that the red tips were an after thought. Something just seemed to be missing till they were added. It would have been much easier to make them part of the dresden blade before sewing the blades together, and less bulk. Not sure how I'll set them, sashing? white background or color? applique between blocks? And what about the name? So far it's been narrowed down to Cherry Blossom Marmalade. Cherry for obvious reasons, Blossom because the dresden reminds me of a flower, and Marmalade because that's the line of fabric used for the blades.
Thanks for stopping by if your new to my blog, I love new visitors and comments!
Until next time "Quilt out of Your Comfort Zone!"
Lea
This is adorable... love it..
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I love this block!
ReplyDeleteHi! I would applique onto white blocks, but the white with a small red print, more white than red. Then, I would add HSTs onto each corner of the background blocks so when they were sewn together, without sashing, you would have a marmalade print diamond in the corners. Solid white fabric would give toooo much empty space, so the small red print would help to fill in the spaces too.
ReplyDeleteThis will be great, take care, Leslie
Pat yourself on the back for a great design. It really is cute. I'm looking forward to how you decide to put this into a quilt. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteWow - how cute! I agree with you - the scallops around the circles are what makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, crisp and clean lines and colors...has an old time feel to it too. Nicely done :0)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing
Love this idea! You should make it into a pattern. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous addition to the plates. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm new to your blog and I LOVE your Dresden Cherry Blossoms! You're right that red border adds so much! Beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are really cute blocks, and that red really makes them pop. White background sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Lea,
ReplyDeleteThat is an inspired addition and definately makes the block. Maybe white for the background and a red gingham border.
Anita
boast away! you deserve it, these are fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteYour cherry blossom blocks are darling. I would applique them on a white background with a tiny print of some type - Something that doesn't distract from your cute plates. You do need to pat yourself on the back -- you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteThe difference between the regular dresdan and the cherry dresden is fantastic!!! (pun intended) They look really nice on the white background, as it makes that red just pop out!!! It would be fun to copy the block with quilting in the setting blocks. Red quilting thread would really be stunning. Have fun with this cute design.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the cherry and the red tips!
ReplyDeleteOMG that block is so sweet!!! It is so happy and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteYou did great. A big pat on the back for your clever design. I love the scallops and the cherries are cute, cute.
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous, and it looks like a cherry pie to me.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!
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