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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

30's Dresdens

Last time I saw Rosalie Dekker at Stitching with Rosie she gave us the template to make the dresden flowers which will surround each little house stitchery in Flowerville.  So last night I made one and I do think it brings the stitchery to life.  I plan put rickrack around around each stitchery as I think it gives it more of a thirties look...shame I did all that chain stitch around each block as it will be covered by the rickrack.

 I haven't bought the background fabric yet but I'm thinking a little check, a bit like baby gingham and I've got my eye on a beautiful repro 30's print in blue for the sashings. (please just ignore the purple spots in the background here - it's my ironing board cover)

 I won't be able to make it to this month's class, but that's OK as I'm not up to date with the stitcheries anyway.  I will, however,  miss spending time with super fun Rosie and all the other lovely ladies in the class.

 Today I'm sharing a LINK to a really lovely cushion with a hexie theme.  This one is definitely going on my to do list.
There is a great tutorial too.  It comes from wonderfully creative Bev at Flamingo Toes.  Enormous thanks to Bev for sharing it with us.
Have a happy day
Love

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22 comments:

  1. Christine BSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Your Flowerville dresden plate looks fabulous! Love the fabrics you are using! Christine x

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  2. SusanSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    And look at that wonderful old bundle of ricrac! I love the idea of a small blue check Mel! This is gorgeous!

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  3. SusanSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    You're so right, the Dresden complements the stitchery beautifully. I thought the purple spots looked ok......

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  4. DawnSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    What a fabulous stitchery and your colours really make it zing. I like the purple spots in the background and thought that was your choice, ooops

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  5. MLM247September 9, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Why not stitch the rickrack just outside the white circle. Then a tiny band of jewels would show - small sections of the Dresden petals. This would tie the red, the circles, and the Dresden together in a different way without sacrificing your lovely stitching.

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  6. FionaSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I love this so much Mel... I want to do it too in those colours..
    Hugz

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  7. Christine MSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Your Dresden looks wonderful Mel. The ric rac is a lovely touch.

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  8. LeeanneSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    The word DRESDEN always grabs my attention! It's my all time favourite block. I love your sweet 30's stitchery block, the Ric Rac will at a nice touch.

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  9. CathSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    As much as I love my Tilda Fabrics......I just love your 30's style dresden plate too......on a blue gingham....so devine!

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  10. OndreaSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Oh my! That is looking stunning girl! I love your ironing board cover lol.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Mel i do love your dresden and stitchery,you do such beautiful work and you have a wonderful eye for colour,also thankyou for my gorgeous gift today,its hanging up proudly on the wall,hope you have a wonderful day xx

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  12. Jenny of ElefantzSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Melody, I absolutely love the spots! Shame it is your irony board cover, but it really pops the dresden. :-)

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  13. marinaSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    love your 30's prints for the dresdens, they look so beautiful. Great choice.

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  14. CheryllSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    It's gorgeous Mel...

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  15. Peg - Happy In QuiltingSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Wow that is awesome xx

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  16. Helen September 9, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Absolutely love your version MEL, so you !!!!

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  17. CherylSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Perfect choice of fabrics Mel - looks gorgeous

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  18. JoSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Why don't you try the Ric race over the edge of the circle . That way you could still see your chain st..

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  19. Robyn of OzSeptember 10, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Louise M has a great idea. I would put it just behind the rim of the circle, that way it preserves your chain stitch. Your fabric is gorgeous.

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  20. barb's creationsSeptember 10, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    It is a shame to cover up all your hard work but I have to agree with you the red ric rac looks divine going around your block, I can't wait to see this one done :) Barb.

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  21. KERYN BSeptember 10, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Really beautiful Mel and I just love it with the ric rac on it, very clever.

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  22. SisbabestitchesSeptember 11, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like a lovely plan for Rosie's sweet designs :)

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