Pattern Update – 2018
I have now turned this block into a full-fledged foundation paper pieced pattern.
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Original Design Idea – Modern Dresden
This my contemporary interpretation of a Dresden Plate block.
I started with the idea of “plates” or “wedges” radiating out from a center. But instead of classic curves, I wanted to keep my design straight and angular. So I played around with lines and angles in EQ and this is what I came up with.
And just for the fun of it, here’s the same design in purple. It really sparkles by using lighter hues of the same color at the edges of the blocks.
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The yellow/orange reminded me right away of a sunflower. This really pops.
I LOVE this design! That is just so beautiful. While being modern, there’s a feeling of traditional in it, too, so it’s a nice combination. Thank you for your generosity in sharing the pattern.
Hi There! I love your paper pieced Dresden – very creative! I am intrigued by your linky days. Can you explain it a bit for me? I am intrigued with your blog and will become a follower. Thanks for participating in this blog hop so that I could see your blog. I look forward to visiting often!
Thanks Cathy! The links are to other blogs who host linkup days. You go to their blog on that day and can add a link to your blog. It’s a great way to learn about other blogs and then let others know about yours if you have one. They are usually themed, like “Work in Progress Wednesday” or “Finished Friday” so you write a blog post about what quilts your are working on or have finished.Then you ‘link up’ to the host person’s blog with picture and link back to your blog.
Great pattern, thank you very much for sharing ☺
Gorgeous! Love these dresdens, neat shape. Great color combos as well. Thank you for sharing with us, amazing job!
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Wow! When I saw it in the yellows I liked it alot. But when you showed it in the purples… well that really did it. I am looking forward to trying it out. Maybe for my husband’s office in our den. Thanks for the pattern. K-
I think this will make a stunning quilt. Good luck and thank you for sharing the pattern.
Beautiful design! I love the modern look! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!
What a Wonderful Twist to make the Block Modern!! Hugs and Thank you for participating! I had to work a long day and am happy to be hopping and seeing fantastic projects to finish of the day!
Ohhh, these are so pretty. They really are modern; great look. Thank you for the pattern.
Great job. Love your color choices. Thank you for the pattern.
Hi!!! Thanks for the pattern!!! I love it in both colors!!!
Fabulous idea and I look forward to the quilt you make from this wonderful design!! And paper-piecing is my most fav way of piecing!! Thanks for sharing your ideas and the pattern!!
Christa, I can’t wait to see it made up into a quilt! I just LoVe the yellow/orange version. Stunning!
Thanks you for the pattern.Your dresdens are awesome!!
All i can say about your Dresdens are SPECTACULAR!!!! Great color for both of them.
These dresdens are out of this world. What a great effect your design has!
Thank you for sharing the pattern 🙂
Wow. Those are really pretty! Thanks for sharing the pattern, it will definitely come in handy. 🙂
How different and colorful. Very modern looking. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
simply beautiful. thanks for the pattern!
lovely! I think it’s very Art Deco
I can’t wait to see your actual block–thanks for the pattern (very nice of you!)
Thank you for the pattern. This is awesome. I love paper piecing.
Surreal.
OH MY GOODNESS….that’s all that will come out. SPEECHLESS…
oh, and BEAUTIFUL!
What a great color choice for your design – love it!
Beautiful design. Did you make a fabric block? Or a quilt? Which colors did you make it in? I would love to see the actual quilt or quilt block in fabric.
Daryl, right now I’m just in the design stage but I will update my blog as I work on it 🙂
Thanks for sharing,I don’t PP but know a lot that do.
Oh MY. what stunning Dresdens!! I don’t PP …scares me to death! Love your work
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Its gorgeous.. You made us all a winner..
I really love the modern feel of this Dresden. Love it!
Love the way it kind of just sparkles
Wow- this is spectacular! Love it!
Lovely! It’s modern, but definitely has an Art Deco feel to it, too! Thanks for the PP pattern!
Oh my goodness I love your version of the dresden. Very modern and very appealing.
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Gorgeous interpretation! Love your choice of colors too. Thanks for the pattern!
Beautiful – Thank you for sharing the pattern 🙂
Love the modern dresdens and thanks so much for the pattern!
Awesome interpretation! Thanks for sharing the pattern…It’s on my list!
Wow. That’s awesome. Thank you.
Hi. Your pattern is actually a traditional one called Sunrise! It is beautiful. But did you sew one up in real fabric? Would love to see it. I have made it several times (it appears in my new book) and has so many possibilities, as you say. Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Thanks for the info Debby! That’s so funny that this block is already out there and named because I came up with the design on my own just playing around with lines and angles. I do hope to make it someday, but for now it’s just an EQ7 drawing. I guess it proves that if you get enough (quilting) monkeys in a room they can come up with the same thing, LOL!! I just took a look at your blog and the quilts in your book are wonderful!
What a cool idea.
Wonderful quilt! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! this is stunning!
Thank you for sharing!
Very cute, this pattern would make a lovely quilt!
Wow they are both stunning – thanks for sharing.
Love it.
Love your Dresdens!!! Thank you so much for the PP pattern!!! Awesome!!!
Love your Modern Dresdens! Thank you for sharing your pattern.
This is really nice, love it!