A local quilt group issued a challenge to its members: Make a quilt with the theme of Freedom. The resulting entries were exhibited at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show titled Let Freedom Ring. We love this Dresden quilt variation surrounded by flying geese in red, white and blue.
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Home Free, made and quilted by Elisa Lawrance
Inspired by Dresden Neighborhood by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams, Elisa Lawrance says: "When I started with the pattern from Kim Lapacek, I ended up with a round piece. I then drafted the flying geese to make a ring around the houses to fit within the Night Owls [quilt group] challenge of 36"." She then embellished with crystals, buttons, and beads.
In the closeup photo below you can see many embellishments including a daisy, snowman, guitar, baseball and bat (see below). The center of the Dresden reads "Let freedom ring."
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show.
