Help with Dresden Plat

There's just no avoiding it; you must go on a shopping trip. Make just one plate - or gather up a sample of your plate fabrics and go try on background fabrics. It may be that you don't want a plain white at all; perhaps an ivory with a gentle print would be better. Unless something knocks your socks off, I think I'd buy just an FQ and let it audition on the design wall at home for a few days. My favorite white is Michael Miller Fairy Frost 'snow' but I think it is much too white for a gentle Dresden quilt. Polly

"Sherry" One of my goals has always been to make a Dresden plate. I have a

I agree that line of fabric will make a really nice Dresden plate. For the background, I'd like a tone-on-tone, but more specifically, I'd go with a marble-y design rather than something with a specific pattern like leaves (although something from the Fusions line might work). Have you tried your Faded Memories fabric against an off-white/ivory colored background as opposed to white? In my mind's eye, that's looking nice!

I'm liking the idea of a log cabin batik. Of course, by the time I get around to starting another project, batiks will probably be out of style - nah, that's not gonna' happen!

On Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:16:39 -0600, Sherry wrote (in article ):

I tend to like white on white backgrounds because it adds a little interest. I also like somewhite scrappy backgrounds, so if it were me I'd probably use a couple of different WOW and maybe a plain solid white as well.

Maureen

Howdy!

While the traditional pattern/look would see you setting this pastel-type collection

a muslin or solid fabric,Kaffe Fassett does so many of his designs in blends, usingthe most interesting, restful, peaceful designs, or - something that jumps off the page:

See, also, Robyn Pandolph's quilts, the way she blends the quiet beauties into something spectacular: Now you get to decided, Sherry, how much definition you want in this quilt. We wanna' see it when you're done!

R/Sandy

Yes. :)

I've done both. (not necessarily with DP, but similar applique....)

They both work. There are two variables: the fabrics you're using for the plates, and your personal taste. As has been said, if you're going for an old-fashioned look, then solids are the way to go, whether true white or another color or tone. If you aren't, then whatever floats your boat. :)

--pig

I'm planning to make one with my '30s stash. I did one in the stack-n-wack mode, using one fabric, a big yellow print, and used a medium green as background, it's not done yet. But, for the '30s fabric I plan on using a good quality unbleached muslin, I think that the muslin equals period background, the green was perfect for the yellow/green/pink flowered stack-n-wack Dresden plate. It will have

1/2 inch each yellow, green, yellow sashing with 1/2 inch each yellow, green, yellow nine patch corner stones. That is why it is not yet finished, but I'm working on it!

Bonnie, in Middletown, VA

That is why I've chosen the unbleached muslin for my '30s fabric Dresden plate, I think that the white is to strong. Bonnie, in Middletown, VA

Hi Sherry,

I think it just depends on the look you are going for. Here is a link to a medallion quilt of mine that has a Dresden Plate for the center. The Dresden plate is on plain white. (When I started this wallhanging there weren't as many white on white, etc. fabrics available, so I didn't even consider anything else.) Anyway, maybe looking at mine will help in your decision.

Best regards, Michelle in Nevada

Have you considered a plain solid color, pastel or "faded" marble? Sometimes whites can take over the quilt when you use light/30's fabrics. Creams might be better if you go that way. JMHO. amy in CNY