More Dresdens

By Judy -
Now that I think about it I'm really getting into making things with my Dresden ruler. I just love how uniform and simple they look in my table runner. They are versatile when making my Turkey's. Now they look even better in my new project, a pillow.

 
I bought the fabric as remnants at my local quilt store. They didn't have a very great selection of Christmas fabric left so when I saw these on the counter I scooped them up knowing I could do something with them. I love the colors!
 

Since I'm still learning and haven't been sewing lately quite as much as I would love to be I did a blanket stitch around the whole outer edge with a zig zag stitch around the center. Quilting is not my forte at the moment and I had some DMC Perle Cotton in Black and some Kreinik Red Metallic Floss I decided I would just stitch around the outer edge. The end result is so much more than I could have imagined.

 
I made the pillows pretty basic with an envelope style on the back so I could cover up my regular everyday pillows in our family room. This makes changing the decor so much easier and an even cost effective way out. I love how the house is starting to look like Christmas.
 
 

Have a Great Day!

 
 

Comments

  1. Celtic ThistleDecember 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    You are becoming the Dresden Queen Judy. I like how your cushions are Christmassy without being too obvious!

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  2. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatDecember 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Judy I love the hand stitching on this. It's beautiful!

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