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    Old 02-15-2019, 05:00 AM
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    What a great use for leftovers!
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    Old 02-15-2019, 07:08 AM
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    I really like the combination of Dresdens and Irish Chain - very creative with a beautiful result!
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    Old 02-16-2019, 08:51 AM
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    Teen, that is so sweet. Would you mind sharing how big are the blades for the dresden's? Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 02-16-2019, 12:22 PM
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    What a thoughtful and generous way of thinking, Teen. And the quilt is charming. Someone is going to really appreciate it.

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    Sweet dresden top
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    Old 02-16-2019, 04:04 PM
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    Love this. It's so beautiful.
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    Old 02-16-2019, 04:38 PM
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    Teen, nice save on the scraps.
    I have been working on some UFO's and was working on an old(2003) BOM from a LQS and was stomped after I connected the blocks with an Irish chain block and the size was still small (for me) and I couldn't figure out anything else to do to make it larger so back to the UFO pile it went. Then you posted this cute dresden plate(I also have some plates from back in the early 2000's that need to be finished)sigh! I decided to use your idea to add another border by adding the half chain blocks. Thank you, Teen, you have moved my plan to finish some UFO's before I start another project, along. Now my problem is the blocks are 12 inches and that gives me a large area of white fabric going around each corner, ( the colors are what I call neutrals, white, beige, tan, etc.) so I am trying to think of some way to add a cornerstone to each corner so there isn't so much white on the outer edge.
    Again, thanks, this might make it to the 'tops' pile this week!
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    Old 02-16-2019, 06:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jaiade
    Teen, nice save on the scraps.
    I have been working on some UFO's and was working on an old(2003) BOM from a LQS and was stomped after I connected the blocks with an Irish chain block and the size was still small (for me) and I couldn't figure out anything else to do to make it larger so back to the UFO pile it went. Then you posted this cute dresden plate(I also have some plates from back in the early 2000's that need to be finished)sigh! I decided to use your idea to add another border by adding the half chain blocks. Thank you, Teen, you have moved my plan to finish some UFO's before I start another project, along. Now my problem is the blocks are 12 inches and that gives me a large area of white fabric going around each corner, ( the colors are what I call neutrals, white, beige, tan, etc.) so I am trying to think of some way to add a cornerstone to each corner so there isn't so much white on the outer edge.
    Again, thanks, this might make it to the 'tops' pile this week!
    Glad I could inspire you, Jan!! Not sure what your BOM pattern blocks are but one option would be to just do a 1/4 Dresden plate (like a fan) with the points pointing to the edges of quilt. That would eat up the neutral space and give the corners of quilt a rounded shape. Maybe use a contrasting color value of fabrics from the Irish chain so it doesn't bleed into it but still blends and makes a bit more cohesive. Another idea is doing a grandmothers fan block using a neutral in the corner to separate it from the Irish chain squares that sit on the edge, Just thinking out loud. Would love to see it when finished!

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    Old 02-16-2019, 06:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ariannaquilts
    Teen, that is so sweet. Would you mind sharing how big are the blades for the dresden's? Thanks for sharing.
    Hi....thank you! I used a 6 1/2" inch wedge for these dresden's. Sorry...Indon't know the degree of the slant but You only need 12 wedges if that helps.
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    Old 02-16-2019, 09:13 PM
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    What a great Dresden quilt. Made for such a good cause.
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