I am excited to have something to show you other than my "in progress" quilt! These are the potholders that I am packing up and sending off to my partner for the Potholder Pass Round 2. I caught the Dresden plate bug and attempted my very first here. I really want to do more! They are fun and not as intimidating as they seem. I just quilted around the outside edge of the design.
I have also noticed all the little house and tree blocks popping up all over Flickr and wanted to give one a try. I made this little evergreen with a raccoon sitting beneath. It was fun to quilt, sort of following the outlines with straight line quilting.
And here they are together! I left off the loops because they are a bit on the large size to accommodate the Dresden plate. My partner may choose to use them as hotplates and therefore, prefer no loops. At least I know she is a sewer so she can add some if she wants! I am including extra backing material in her package.Edited to add:
I was asked about the template I used. I printed it on a PC from this site: http://www.quilterbydesign.com/lessons/dresdens/dresden_templates.gif
If you print it from a Mac, it will be bigger. From a PC, it yields an approximately 8 inch Dresden plate (maybe slightly smaller).
As for pressing, I pressed the seams open, both the ones inside the petals and those holding them together.
very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove that Dresden plate Amy.
ReplyDeleteKeener!!! Look at you go with the dresden! Fabulous. Question for ya, did you press the seams between your petals open or to one side? I was all set to make my potholders tomorrow, but just received a devastating phone call about a longtime family friend who has a tough journey ahead. I have a beautiful lap quilt top/back hanging in my closet, so I'll quickly quilt that up so she can have it to keep warm during treatments. I'll get back to potholders next week.
ReplyDeleteLooks really awesome!
ReplyDeleteThese are so awesome! Love the dresden plates. Your partner is one lucky lady! I'll be making my potholders this weekend . . . if I can sneak away from the family long enough :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I love the little racoon! He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. Your partner will love them!
ReplyDeleteThose are totally adorable! She will love them!!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! Hope I'm your partner!!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I keep seeing more and more Dresden plates, and I've reached the point where I'm going to have to try some, too! Love your little raccoon peeking out under the tree. You have a lucky partner! I'm off to inspect my stash for just the right fabrics for my partner, and maybe a little trip to the LQS!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your potholders are gorgeous. Love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteI like how you just quilted around the outside of the Dresden plate. It kind of makes it look like it is raised in the picture. Dresden plates sure seem to be very popular right now. I bought the ruler and am working through my to do list so I can play with it soon. I was wondering how you pressed your individual petals on your plate also.
Those are so pretty and so beautifully made. I admire your attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteVery schnazy potholders! I would be so lucky to be your partner. They are going to love them!
ReplyDeleteWhat size "blade" did you start with? Because that is just too cute and I would like to create a set just for ME!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous potholders Amy. Stop dreaming about them ladies as I am the LUCKY recipient for them. Got them in the post tonight. I couldn't believe my luck! They are even prettier in reality than on the picture. Of course they are too neat to be used, I think I will just display them as I wouldn't want them to be spoilt.
ReplyDeleteMany many thanks Amy!
Celine in UK
wow...awesome potholders...beautiful work
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