Eugene's Antique Dresden Plate Quilt
Eugene contacted me to finish an antique quilt that had been in the family for many years. The fabrics all appear to be 1930s and would most likely be scraps from clothing that was sewn for the family.
This Dresden plate quilt was made by Eugene's wife's Great Aunts. They weren't sure when in exactly it was made.
Deciding what to quilt inside each of the Dresden plates. Each plate was a difficult size. Most were not circular so I needed to select a motif that wouldn't drawn your eye to the fact that some were round and some were oblong.
I dropped in corners with those formal feathers and a heart motif. Each of the Dresden Plates have continuous curves and give the plates a floral feel. The center of each plate has an has a simple design that gives a circular feel to all the plates without pointing out the areas that aren't perfectly round. 
I’m Angela- Co-host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting PBS show. APQS Long arm Dealer and Educator. Triplet Momma. Designer. Thread Bimbo.
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