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Quilting: Dresden Sunflower
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Dresden Sunflower

Sunny Days pillow

Close-up of machine embroidery stitch
Sunny Days pillow

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Classic


Materials

Plain linen and quilting cotton

What was your inspiration?

The sunflowers we saw on holiday in SW France

What are you most proud of?

The machine embroidery, which I had never tried before.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

An Ez Dresden ruler will make cutting out the patches for the sunflower petals quick and easy

 

11 comments

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HeatherIsaacson on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love sunflowers and this is great.
Celtic Thistle on craftsy.com
Sep 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Heather, sunflowers make me smile!
HeatherIsaacson on craftsy.com
Sep 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The sunflowers in my garden are covered with gold finches today!
Carolbu on craftsy.com
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It made me think of a sunflower before I saw the name.
Celtic Thistle on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am delighted to hear that, it was exactly what I hoped to achieve. Thanks!
Nikkig on craftsy.com
Jul 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful. Really love the colors and the decorative stiches.
Celtic Thistle on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I really enjoyed making it.
applekrisp on craftsy.com
Jul 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty colors!
Celtic Thistle on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks I have been hoarding the yellow and gold fabrics for this for some time waiting for the right project!
Anamore on craftsy.com
Jul 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very Nice color combination and very perfect work!
Celtic Thistle on craftsy.com
Jul 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I really enjoyed this block.