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Congratulations Denise!!! * * * Our Monthly Quilter's Tool Giveaway is for the EZ Dresden Ruler. As I go along this month, I will post links below that I have featured on our Facebook page, so you will have one blog post to have as a reference point for fun things to do with this ruler! There is just so much you can create and I think you will see that in the links below! Keep checking back, I will add to the list as the month rolls along. Quilt by Jenny Cameron Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild EZ Dresden Quilting Challenge Winners EZ Dresden Ruler Diameter Chart from Leedle Deedle Quilts Peppermint Quilt Dresden Block Tutorial - Amy Smart - Diary of A Quilter Modern Tumbler made with the EZ Dresden Ruler - The Busy Bean EZ Dresden Ruler Table Runner - Mama Love Quilts EZ Dresden Ruler Tutorial - Squares and Triangles The Seasons, by Sarah Fielke from her book Material Obsessions 2 Photography by John Doughty Sarah Fielke Inspiration Tutorial from Amy's Creative Side More Sarah Fielke - Tutorial By Kelly Biscopink Kelly Biscopink's Take on Dresden Kathleen's Quilt at Gina Bean Quilts The Girl Who Quilts Dresden Tutorial Tips and Tricks and Inspiration at Nana Company 1931 Pattern From The Denver Post Library Want to know more about Quilting History, check out The Project Gutenberg ebook: Quilting by Marie Webster Snake Trail Tutorial by Leedle Deedle Quilts Scrappy Quilt Border by Rebecca Mae Designs Dresden Strip Pieced Tutorial by Sew Crafty Jess Quilt As You Go! by Amys Creative Side Nana Company's Do Small Things, Free Pattern Download Quilt Designed by Bonnie Christine Free Pattern PDF download here Scrappy Border Tutorial Plates For Your Table Pattern and Tutorial Here Antique Inspiration Link Antique Inspiration Link Antique Inspiration Link Antique Inspiration Link Antique Inspiration Link Hyacinth Quilt Designs Inspiration Inspiration from Piece and Quilt Unknown Attribution Quilty Inspiration. I do not know the origin of this photo, nor do I know the quilt designer, if someone has a clue, enlighten me and I will update this post, but I wanted to include it as it is so colorful and fun. Scrappy Plates by Bunny Hill Tutorial for Dresden Burst Baby Quilt by Melissa Mortenson Mug Rug Inspiration by Samelia's Mum Mug Rug Inspiration by Paper Poppies Mug Rug Inspiration by Sew Much 2 Luv Tutorial - Dresden Dish Towel by So Suki Tutorial for Dresden Pocket Half Apron by Maureen Cracknell Inspiration from Luanns Loose Threads Tutorial Here Tutorial and Tips by Bungalow Bay Quilts Grammie Q's Dresden Tutorial and Inspiration Sunshine Reflections by Sunshine Girl Nicola Inspiration by Butjenter-Herzchen No Sewing Required by Blooming Where I am Planted Fussy Cut Dresden Inspiration by The Tilted Quilt Tutorial - Dresden Square by Life in the Scrapatch Dresden Pouch Inspiration by V and Co. Linen Dresden Plate Pouch Inspiration by Machen und Tun More Pouch Inspiration by Ellison Lane Inspiration by Mon Petit Lyons Pattern and Tutorial for Sassy Summer Tote by the Sassy Quilter Inspiration by Saltwater Quilts Tutorial How to Make A Dresden Plate Nancy ZiemansTutorial Summer Solstice Quilt Inspiration - Color Wheel Happiness Possible Quilting Options? Drawings by Rhonda Adams Stack Inspiration Inspiration by Always Making Life Prettier Inspiration by Always Making Life Prettier Piccadilly Circus by Sassafras Lane Designs Dresden Plate Two Ways by Sandy Chandler Inspiration by Ozark Castle Blue and White Inspiration by Pioneer Valley Girl Blue and White Pillow Inspiration by Sew Much and More Blue and White Trivet Inspiration by Pioneer Valley Girl What could this look like if you used this technique with fabric? http://kingfield.org/mosaic-quilting-project/ http://kingfield.org/mosaic-quilting-project/ Inspiration by Sew Little Fabric Community of Dresden Pattern on Craftsy Inspiration by Lily's Quilts There was no attribution for this quilt other than it was shown at the 2012 Pensacola Quilt Show, Happy to update if someone has more information. http://gwen-inmyownlittlecorner.blogspot.com/2012/05/pensacola-quilt-show.html Hand Stitching Inspiration Lisa Filion plays with Black and White backgrounds in her award winning polka dot dresden titled "A Few Of My Favorite Things", you can see her process on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/upstatelisa/4523654523/in/set-72157623706138261 You can order these from Happy Little Cottage Inspiration - Dotty Goodness by Nostalgic Cafe Pattern for Purchase from A Little Bit Biased Polka Dot Fabric, pretty button embellishment and the center cross hatch quilting really make this little pillow sing! By Lyndsey on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22953000@N06/6059824066/in/faves-jenib/ Lots of great close ups of the hand work by Amy Dame at Glitter, Vinyl and Thread on this Cheerful Dresden Mini. One Dresden, lots of echo! Fabulous! http://craftydame.blogspot.com/2012/03/cheerful-dresden-mini.html Fussy cut rose center and circular quilting add interest to this pretty polka dot pillow by Elsie's Girl here: http://elsiesgirl.blogspot.com/2011/03/dresden-pillows-and-quilt-along-with.html Another dotty piece in process at Quilternity's Place. Love the colors! There is not a finish photo but I'm anxious to see what she does with this UFO! View here: http://imquilternity.blogspot.com/2013/09/sidetracked-yet-again.html What mommy or grandmother wouldn't love to make a little Dresden Doll Quilt like this? Sweet little dots for a red haired girl. You can see her work and her inspiration here: http://www.polkadotchair.com/2012/01/for-little-red-haired-girl.html/ Half Circle Arcs with plenty of dots! Rethink your quilting at Life in Technicolor here: http://jacquietps.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/life-in-technicolor/ Don't toss out that selvage! Look at this cute little dotty selvage Dresden. Here: http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/beccis-dresden-plate-selvage-creation.html Selvage and Dotty! Here you go! Inspiration here: http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/lizzies-selvage-dresden-plate.html New to quilting? Never made a Dresden block before, need a little help or a refresher? Amy Gibson does a fine job of walking you through the process from start to finish. Tutorial Here: http://www.stitcherydickorydock.com/dresdens-decoded-tutorial/ Elizabeth Hartman does a fine illustration of how to create your center circle for your dresden. If you don't have pinking shears, after your stitch your circle, clip your seam close to your stitching and clip your seams every so often to allow for a beautiful curve when you turn your fabric. View Tutorial Here: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2010/04/dresden-plate-block-sew-along/ \ There are ALWAYS several ways to "skin a cat". Another Method to create your center circle, this quilter uses a foil wrapped template, cuts her circle larger and then irons it over the edge of the template for a crisp circle, she then glues it in place before finishing. You can see her tutorial here: http://www.aquiltingsheep.com/2012/01/dresden-plate-mini-tute.html Thinking outside the box with this Winner! http://snipssnippets.blogspot.com/2014/10/ahem-shall-we-call-this-post-one-where.html Penny for your thoughts! About this tiny Dresden Plate Doll Quilt by Martha Dellasega Gray, 2004 hand appliqued, hand quilted 19″ x 24″. View here http://qisforquilter.com/2008/12/dresden-plate-doll-quilt/ What to do with those chevrons and stripes? Here you go! Electric on that blue background! Inspiration here: http://cradlemoon.blogspot.com/2013/09/chevron-and-stripes-quilt.html You can almost hear these birds chirping! Tiny Dresden table topper here:http://beatinghearth.blogspot.com/2013/07/mini-quilts-for-christmasdresden-plate.html Striped Dresden Medallion. There is no attribution for this and I have Google searched the image to no avail, but wanted to share. Simply using your EZ Dresden Ruler on a striped fabric will give you a similar effect. The circular quilting on the Dresden adds to the design. Stacking your fabric can give you some very interesting Dresdens. Inspiration here: http://sewmanyblessingsquiltshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jan-2014-classes-015.jpg Another Stack Dresden, no attribution available. Learn how to create fabric illusions for Dresden wedge appliques by watching this video created by Nancy's Notions Kaffe Fassett Dresden Plate Tutorial http://lurlineg.blogspot.com/2009/12/dresden-plate-tutorial.html *** It has been a fun Month of exploring the Dresden Plate, so many different ways to express your creativity. I hope you have enjoyed these links. If you have links about Dresden Plate Quilts, Tutorials or Inspiration, please leave them in the comments and we will add them to the page! I'll be adding more...be sure to check back