What’s on my Design Wall

April 4, 2011 12:30 am ⋅ Pam

Woo Hoo!! I finally finished my Dresden Plate quilt. It was February’s UFO Challenge Quilt.

The fabric for the plates started out life as a skirt my mom made for me in the early 1990’s. I loved that skirt. But an elastic waistband on a longer skirt and a rolling desk chair just don’t mix well. I rolled over my hem and attempted to stand up one too many times. Putting the fabric into a quilt apparently has not solved this problem. As I was binding the quilt, I rolled over the end of it and got tangled up.

This is the back of the quilt.

I’m working on a pillowcase to go with the quilt. Right now I’m leaning toward a black case with alternating blades and a narrow gold trim.

I hope to get this pillowcase, and perhaps one for the Dragonfly quilt finished before I leave for retreat later this week.

To see what others have been up to follow the links over at Patchwork Times.

Posted in: Colorworks Dresden Plate, designwall, UFO Challenge 2011

6 Thoughts on “What’s on my Design Wall”

Chris on April 4, 2011 at 7:31 am said:

Way to go!!! It is so nice to finish up those UFOs!
karenlogcabinquilter on April 4, 2011 at 8:24 am said:

I just finished a Dresden Plate quilt to the top stage. I enjoyed viewing yours!
Gari on April 4, 2011 at 8:40 am said:

Great use of fabric and beautiful plates. I love the bright color on the black.
Julie Kaye on April 4, 2011 at 11:47 am said:

Great pillow case to go with your beautiful quilt. The black looks great with those brights.
Cherie on April 4, 2011 at 1:38 pm said:

I love your skirt quilt 🙂 The colors just sing.
Kate on April 4, 2011 at 6:18 pm said:

Beautiful way to extend the life of your skirt.