Schnitzel and Boo Mini Swap Finish

 I signed up for three swaps this year.  They are all complete, now. My last one went out this week, and it is the first one I'm going to share.

I made this dresden plate mini for the Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap.

First I bought a charm pack of reproduction fabrics and picked out 10.  2 blades per color.

You may notice that I had to change up one of the fabrics after I put the blades together.  I happened to lay them against the turquoise and it just popped!  I knew where I was going after that.

(blurry picture, sorry) I then came across a pattern in Missouri Star Block Magazine that had the added triangles to make a sunburst with the dresden blades.  Brilliant.

 I made a second plate of white blades to put behind the colors.

 Making sure the white strip was what I wanted on the border.

 Hand quilting with 6 strands of floss around the edges.  I had to use pliers for the center.  Up to 8 layers of fabric in some places, plus batting!

 I used an extra white blade for the label on the back.

 As a bonus I made this little EPP mug rug, too.

 Now I'm dreaming of other dresden projects. They are super fun to make.

Linking with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Friday.

WIP Wednesday 10.28.15

I hope you've been enjoying the parade of finishes.  So, I'm sure you'll appreciate that I've actually got only one WIP today.

 I've started working on my Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap.  My partner likes reproductions, so I picked up a charm pack and have started on a dresden plate.

 I like it, but I'm not sure I love it.  It seems overly simple.  I came across a pattern last night in Missouri Star Block Magazine, that I think I'm going to try instead. I think I'm having a hard time with the pastels.  The turquoise does help it pop, though.

 Last night I tried to make a couple of straps to hold chin rests for violins, and wouldn't you know.  No snaps. None.  Guess I'll be stopping at the store today.....

 Lastly, my next Four-In-Art Mini is all ready to go.  The reveal day is Sunday, Nov. 1.  Make sure to come see all the quilts.

Linking with Lee.