Sew Preeti Quilts: Island Batik Dresden Challenge and Bloghop

Monday, November 18, 2024

Island Batik Dresden Challenge and Bloghop

Island Batik November Challenge requires us to make a Dresden Quilt using our assigned Summer 2024 collection.

Here is my response. I have named it "Like It Or Not" (LION). LION finished at 45" by 46".

Vintage Fans, 45" by 46"

I received Peach Blossom, an original collection by Claudia Pfeil.

Fabrics

There are so many options for Dresden Plate designs. I could use a skinny Dresden Ruler (12 degrees) to make 30 blades per circle or a double Dresden (36 degrees) to make 10 wide blades per circle. I chose the 18 degree ruler.

I wanted to make a modern design but felt limited by the subdued color palette. I tried several designs but they did not inspire me. Honoring the vintage vibes of the fabric collection, I settled for the classic Grandma's Fans.

EQ8 Mock-Up

The First Block

I chose Meringue (Island Batik Neutral) as the background and Island Batik Solid Black as the accent. I used 10 of the 20 fabrics in the collection.

Piecing in Progress

All Blocks in Place

I used Schmetz Microtex 80/12 Needle for both piecing and quilting. I used Aurifil Thread 50wt for piecing and 40wt for quilting. The batting is Thermore by Hobbs.

Marked and Ready for Quilting

Quilting in Process

The binding is Meringue.

Here are some close-ups from the photoshoot.

Understated Elegance

Crinkly Texture

Close-up

Like It Or Not (LION)

I also made this one block. She is on the back, amid darkness, trying to protect the soul of all that is good and kind and hopeful.

Soul Sister, Dresden Skirt

Thank you, Paul!

I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.

For the giveaway, I have two scrap packs of batiks that can be yours, if you do the following:

1. Leave a comment on this blogpost.

2. Provide your email. If I do not have your email, you will not be entered into the drawing.

I won't be showing pictures of the scraps. However, if you are the winner, I will reach out to you to ask for your favorite colors, before making the scrap pack for you.

If you are the lucky winner, not in the US, you can get any pattern of your choice from my Etsy Shop. If you don't want/need any more fabric, please do leave a comment and let me know and I won't enter you in the drawing.

I will announce the winners next week - 11/25 or11/26, depending on how scrappy I feel. Hang in there and big, squishy hugs!

Below is the complete list of Ambassadors, the collections they’ll feature in their projects, and their scheduled post dates: