Dresden Plates

A Dresden plate is a classic quilt block that can be styled in any way, either traditional or modern, depending on the fabric choices and block arrangements! This delightful quilt features Dresdent plates in pink and coral hues. The use of two different sizes of "plates" adds visual interest!

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Sherbet Dresden Plates by JoAnn Jackson, quilted by JoAnn Jackson

JoAnn Jackson says, "This quilt was made from the remnants of a previous quilt. I like the large sized blocks." We love the quilting designs which JoAnn chose to enhance the circular blocks.  The centers of the Dresden plates have interesting, fussy cut fabric motifs that create focal points.

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Image credits: The photos of Sherbet Dresden Plates were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2023 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

 

Hearts and Flowers

This charming quilt features a symmetrical arrangement of appliqued hearts and flowers in traditional prints.  It is beautifully appliqued and quilted.

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Saving Grace by Ruth Murray Hull, quilted by Paula Murray

"Saving Grace" was based on the Sweet Romance pattern by Blackbird Designs.  We can imagine this quilt in a variety of fabrics.  The soft hues used here give a cozy, traditional look to this quilt. The centers of the flowers were quilted to emphasized the heart shapes, as shown below.

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Quilt Inspiration: Roses

This original art quilt was designed and made by Martha Fine as a tribute to the maternal generations within her family. We love the design and symbolism of this piece.

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Falling Rose Petals Become Leaping Waters by Martha Fine

The appliqued roses in pink, red and peach hues are shown dropping petals, which ultimately land in the water at the bottom of the quilt. The colors of the petals change as they fall, shifting to the blue hues of the water.

Martha Fine explains, "My granddaughter's name is Tallulah which means leaping waters.  My mother's name was Rose.  This quilt shows the connection between the generations." Details of the roses are shown in the closeup photo below.  

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Free pattern day! Sampler & Row Quilts

Want to start a group quilt or guild project, or simply to improve your own skills? Here are 25 FREE Sampler and Row-by-Row quilts.  Have fun with these patterns (download your favorites today!) 

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100 Quilt Blocks quilt along at Janome (CLICK for description) + (CLICK for block patterns)

Kimberly Einmo's BOM Blitz, free patterns at Janome (CLICK for free pattern page)

Decorative Stitches quilt, 72 x 85", free pattern by Stacey Day for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

The Andover Collective quilt, 58 x 72", free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kona Cotton BOM quilt, 12 free block patterns at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (see PDF links below this photo)

(CLICK FOR PDFs: Block 1 + Block 2 + Block 3 + Block 4 (shown below) + Block 5 + Block 6 + Block 7 + Block 8 + Block 9 + Block 10 + Block 11 + Block 12 + FINISHING)

Seasons quilt, 64" square, free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Rose Whisper sew along, 44 x 58", free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Swan Lake row quilt, 72 x 86", free pattern at Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Stair Step Sampler quilt, ~48 x 66", free pattern in Modern by the Yard magazine (CLICK for PDF download)

Swirling Stars quilt, ~66 x 88", free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

The Bee's Knees quilt, 55 x 72", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Salty Dogs quilt, 54 x 62", free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Artist Garden grid quilt, 58 x 74", free pattern at PBS Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Beat Box quilt, 48" square, free pattern by Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Building Blocks quilt, 54 x 68", free pattern by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dear Gunta quilt, 84 x 88", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Family Vacation quilt, free pattern by Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flea Market Mix quilt, 62 x 73", free pattern by Cathe Holden for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Happy Camper Row quilt, ~49 x 57", free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Harmonious quilt, free pattern by Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kinetic Geometrics quilt, ~84 x 106", free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sketchbook Sampler quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern at PBS Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Shine Together quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Semaphore Flags quilt, ~41 x 43", free pattern by Pam Rocco for Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Serendipity quilt along, 7 blocks, free patterns at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for free pattern page)

Watts River quilt, 68" square, free pattern (including appliqued center block) at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sampler in Solids quilt, 54 x 64", free pattern by Gwen Marston for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Janome BOM, free block patterns by Kimberly Einmo for Janome (CLICK for free pattern page)

 Brushstrokes quilt, 74" square, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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