June 30, 2010

Dresden Plates

I really thought I needed to get a few more things done today, before sewing up these plates....but the piles were calling to me.  I'll get to the other stuff here in a few minutes :)

What do you think?


I LOVE them, but I can't decide which center plate to use.  I have time though, I next need to figure out what my background will be, and if I want to piece it.

Hope you are having a productive day!
Amy
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52 comments:

  1. MichelleJune 30, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Wow! That's taking Dresden Plate to a whole new level!

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  2. RitapizzaJune 30, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Gorgeous! I love them both! Maybe the right one just a tad more since the center stands out beautifully! I like the dark background alot too! Yay! I love dresden plates!

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  3. Natalia from Piece N QuiltJune 30, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    They are darling Amy! I love the lighter center but they are both super cute!!

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  4. harleywife57/ Mickey WhiteJune 30, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    JUST GORGEOUS !!! the one on the right does stand out more .... ( btw , I sewed my first 2 blocks from the quilt along , and made mistakes ! ha . one involved a one-way fabric , the other , the 16-square , didn't follow your thorough instructions , so I mislaid my blocks ; oops ; but I'm gonna keep on .... ha ! )

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  5. sjr585June 30, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    I like the one on the right as the center pops!

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  6. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    i love those plates, i like the polka dot center best......

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  7. AmberJune 30, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Love the plates! While the one on the right does stand out more I think I like the one on the left better. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  8. JenJune 30, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Oh wow, I really like those. Talk about a great update to your traditional Desden Plate. I have to say, I think I prefer the second (right) center. It just stands out more to me. LOVE them!!!

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  9. O'QuiltsJune 30, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Adorable..good job. I like the one on the right the best, but they are both wonderful.

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  10. TerriawJune 30, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    These are so pretty! I love all the different fabrics you used for each strip. Very colorful. I like the dark center too.

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  11. DustyJune 30, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful! I'll be the odd one out. I like the one on the left the best. The center on the right stands out more, but I think it might be a little stark. The center on the left feels like it belongs and works with the rest better and it's just so happy!

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  12. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    They are wonderful, but why do you have to choose just one? If you are going to have an even amount of dresdens then just alternate the centers. It would really give it some interest! They are both beautiful, show them both off!

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  13. LindsayJune 30, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Gorgeous!! Great Job Amy! Those are spectacular!

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  14. Amber H.June 30, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I'd use the right one too.. it balances out the prints better.

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  15. by DaisyJune 30, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    wow! man, you are good! eheheh
    i like them both, but i prefer the colourful center instead of the polka dot center. that way, because the whole dresden plate is so colourful, you can choose a lighter background, like white or a pastel colour (light blue or something like that).
    but, if you prefer the background to be black, than the polka dot center is wayyy better.
    but that's just my opinion...

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  16. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonJune 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    I like the one on the left.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  17. Kingston's KreationsJune 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    WOW! These are amazing! I love both!!

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  18. BetsyJune 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Amy they are both gorgeous! Makes me want to make some again.

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  19. wishes, true and kindJune 30, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous! I totally love the one on the left :)

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  20. Tracey JacobsenJune 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    they're awesome Amy! Beautiful work!!! :)

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  21. KaHollyJune 30, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!! I've never seen Dresden Plates like those before. That's a lot of work! ~karen

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  22. KateJune 30, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I ABOSULUTELY LOVE these plates! I've been obsessed with making these lately, but it never occurred to me to layer them.....wowsers now my brain is in overdrive to make some MORE!! LOL Thanks so much for sharing. :) You seriously ROCK!!

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, those are awesome looking. You have been very busy.

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  24. mascanlonJune 30, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Gorgeous! I like the darker center since it takes your eye out to the tips. The polka dots are cute too but bring your eye to the center...whats the effect you're after?

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  25. JanetJune 30, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    I love the colorful Dresdens! I like the one on the left best. I agree with mascanion about asking what effect you are after.

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  26. BarbJune 30, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I love these plates--have never seen them layered like this before! I think the one on the left is my personal favorite! Visit my blog sometime too! Thanks!

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  27. Apple Avenue QuiltsJune 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    These Dresden plates are so beautiful. I've never seen them done this way. All I can say is Wow!

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  28. Sarah CraigJune 30, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Those are great and I like the one on the left best - the center doesn't compete with the outside circle for your attention!

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  29. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    WOW!!!! That is all I can say!

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  30. SherryJune 30, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    So colorful & beautiful. I think I like the one with the lighter center a wee bit better. Love them both though!

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  31. AllieJune 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Wow...oh wow....these are so beautiful..they just POP!!!!

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  32. AlexisJune 30, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Wow! Amazing plate stacks! I love the one on the left- the colors are so vibrant! And since I am a "more is more" kind of girl, I think it would look outstanding on a pieced background. Nice work!

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  33. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Amy...they are so, so beautiful! I like the lighter center! Whichever one you choose will be a wonderfully, colorful quilt when done! hugz, Pam

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  34. TaraJune 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    I like the left and a non-pieced back. Other wise-- I would never make one!!!!

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  35. endah lestariJuly 1, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    I loved it. So colorful and cheerful. Can't wait to see the complete one...

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  36. Jenny's Place OnlineJuly 1, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Amazing!!! I love the colours, and layers....absolutely beautiful :) Happy crafting, Jenny

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  37. pat sloanJuly 1, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Use both!! I'm dying to do a dresden plate...mmmm... maybe I need some in a quilt for my next book!! Your layered ones are awesome

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  38. randiJuly 1, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    wow! so very pretty!

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  39. anitaJuly 1, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    OMG! those plates are awesome. you are so inspiring. I am so so going to copy you. hope that is ok.

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  40. LindaJuly 1, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    They are equally beautiful!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Wow, I love the layered look. Did you just shrink the size of the normal template you would use? I love the look of both and like the idea of using both in your layout. I think I just added another to-do on my project list. :)

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  42. CarlaJuly 1, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Wow the dresden plates look so pretty in both centers. Why not alternate them?

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  43. Heather CroweJuly 1, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Definitely the right one. The fabric kind of anchors it. I actually really like the dark gray too for the background.

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  44. Teresa MarieJuly 1, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Wow! They are so beautiful, but the thought of even trying to attempt a Dresden Plate scares me to death. I think I need to get a few more basics under my belt, but hopefully, someday I'll be adventurous and confident enough to try one.

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  45. VickiTJuly 1, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Oh how wonderful. I really love the one on the left best. Such pretty colors.

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  46. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Love them both, but the one on the right just stands out between the two of them.

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  47. Petit Design Co.July 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I'm curious to know how it goes sewing through all those thicknesses

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  48. MickiJuly 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    I love the one on the left...Your Dresdens are wonderful. Where did you get the pattern?
    Micki

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  49. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    These would be SO cute as placemats...hmmmmm

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  50. Gari in ALJuly 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Oh, they are beautiful. I love doing dresdens but I have never done stacked dresdens. What a great idea. Can't wait to see the quilt they become.

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  51. Lisa ChinJuly 1, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Those are the prettiest dresden plates I've ever seen! I think the one on the right really pops. The center on the left makes the middle plate look a bit more dull. So it depends on what you are going for!

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  52. hair accessoriesJuly 12, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Yay! They are both adorable. What I like most is the right one with the light center because the darker color stands out pretty. =)

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