Dresden

Dresden
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

I'm still trying to summon sunshine in the Pacific Northwest. A new little pillow is in process for the livingroom. My first attempt at a dresden plate is surprisingly easy. I think I'll have to make another. You can make your own template. Simply make a circle using a plate as your pattern. Once cut out, fold the paper in halfs, quarters, eights, sixteenths. . . depending upon the size petals you desire. Add the seam allowance to your piece and you have your pattern.

Picnic Wedding Quilt

Picnic Wedding Quilt
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

My sweet niece Britta married a man named David in the Bahamas this spring. The event was full of beautiful and happy! Though we sent a gift prior to the happy day, I wanted to make something for them, too.

These colors remind me of their wedding--sunny and seaside all in one. The yellow blocks are 17" and the sashing (small blocks) are 6" (measurements prior to construction). I hope they make a home for it in the car--take it to the lake, the cabin, the concert. . . let it be the backdrop for memories while they are out and about.

Happy Wedding Dear Britta!