Overcome with the urge to create something Christmassy, and quilty... (because frankly, much of thinking about other aspects of Christmas is far too overwhelming right now)... this Dresden Plate Pillow was created.
I used up a bunch of scraps from making the quilt you see behind the pillow a couple of years ago, and some table runners for family members last year. The scraps are pretty much all from Basic Grey's lines Blitzen and Fruitcake.
I hand quilted it with my favourite Aurifil thread in a nice heavy 12 wt. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, as always.
After it has a little wash, I'm sure it will fit the pillow form nicely, right?
Such a pretty pillow! You did a beautiful job with the hand stitching, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the hand stitching! I'm working on a Christmas / Winter quilt right now.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the matching quilt too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I LOVE fruitcake line. I just used some of it as well this year too.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely pillow! I've always like dresden plate blocks!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Very precise work too.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, what a great job you did, can I ask what your background fabric is? I love Aurafil thread too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous! Looks wonderful with the quilt
ReplyDeleteoh, I love Dresden plates! so pretty. the handstitching is such a nice touch. I also like the pops of aqua with the more somber and traditional Christmas colors. it's lovely!
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