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Friday, January 25, 2013

Dare to Dresden Blog Hop

Oh my! 
What is it about a DARE that rallies the troops? 
Instigates activity defying the status quo?
When I accepted 'the dare' to Dresden, little did I know what I was getting into! 
Having never in my life created a Dresden block, I had no clue that such a simple innocent quilt block could cause such an explosion of creativity!

First I created a mug rug.
The Dresden is less than 4 inches across.

 I used Cotton Embroidery Floss from Westminster Fibers, Inc. in South Carolina to applique and quilt my mug rug. 
Oh my goodness! 
It was the first time I have worked with their threads...I think I am in LOVE...no knots, beautiful colors, no fraying, the thread glided through the fabric with ease.

 Mini Dresden Brooch
created using Windham Fabrics "I Like You" by Amy Sedaris


Ideas of various ways to create Dresdens  started multiplying! 

I quickly realized there wasn't enough time to create a finished product to go with every method I was coming up with...so...The next best thing, I decided to create a "Group Project" a Dresden Friendship Sampler King-Sized Quilt!
     [I am making the quilt blocks 16 inches square.]
Here are some of the blocks created so far...the remainder of the blocks...will be coming from ideas birthed from viewing the other Dresdens in this Blog Hop!

I finished both 'ends' to create points and a starry center.

Traditional appliqued center.
Celebrating 2013 year of LOVE


Scallop bladed Dresden.


Scallop blade Dresden variation.


Combination scallop and pointed blades.


Playing with size.



There are so many creative quilters with delightful ideas freely sharing their creations...if yesterday and today are any indication...we are in for a real treat throughout the remainder of the Dare to Dresden Hop!

Here are today's participants!

January 25th, 2013
Gingersnap Quilts
Busy Bee Quilts
She Sews the Blues
Traveling Quilter
Grand Mama's Stories
Cherry Blossoms Quilting Studio
Sew at Home Mummy
The Slow Quilter
Pig Tales and Quilts
Annie Oak Design
Jane's Fabrics & Quilts
Tea Time Creations
Mo Broker My Creative Side
Just Let Me Quilt
Words and Stitches
Just Keep Swimming
Sew Many Yarns
Sowing Stitches   
Jane's Quilting
My Patchwork Life
2muchfun
Pumpkin Patch Quilter
Quilt Monster in my Closet

    Christine and Madame Samm 
        A MILLION THANKS!
Your encouragement & imaginative  ideas have once again set us upon another creative journey! 
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!





  I Dared to Dresden....will you? 


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87 comments:

  1. Quilting BabciaJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Wow, what a great sampling of Dresdens! Very imaginative, and your sampler quilt will be wonderful!

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  2. ThearicaJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    LOVE that mini brooch! Now that IS tiny!!

    and yes, I dared to dresden! Come and see me!

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  3. MartinaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Oh I love your mugrug and the sweet brooch! So cute. And all those other dresdens! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Kim WestJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    what cute dresdens - love the heart ones!!

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  5. Judy BJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Cute mug rug and beautiful brooch! I love your quilt with all the different ways to do Dresdens. Will be stunning quilt. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Pam @Threading My WayJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Love your mugrug with the Dresden flower!!!

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  7. Martha Cavazos FippsJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Howdy from Texas! I adore your Dresden Mug Rug! Very nicely done. I need to figure out how to make small dresdens. My day is Monday, stop by if you can! http://mcsqrd.blogspot.com/

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  8. KristyJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Oh the baby dresdens are so cute! I love them! What great ideas you have. How small are those baby ones? Keep up the great work. I have yet to try one. Now I want to make baby ones like yours. :-) K-

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  9. Farm QuilterJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Wow you went Dresdenuts!!! Love your idea of creating a Dresden sampler - great job on your blocks so far!!! Your mini Dresdens are soooooo cute!!!

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  10. Sunshine GirlJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Oh they are all so lovely - I love the flower one with the text script fabric on it. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. TheresaJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    I like all of your Dresdens, what a wonderful variety for your sampler.

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  12. NatiJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Very cute, love all your little projects, thanks for sharing!

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  13. charlotteJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Oh my, such a lot of lovely and inspired projects!

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  14. GillJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Wow! What a fabulous collection of dresdens! I can't choose a favourite!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  15. BetsyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us today.

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  16. JeanieJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    So many dresdens for us to drool over! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to make some dresdens!

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  17. TammyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Oh my goodness you wnet dresden crazy. And they all look fabulous. Great job. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. KateJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Your Dresdens are all quite lovely - you are so creative!

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  19. Britt-IngerJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing all your beautiful blocks. And the mug rag is super cute.

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  20. SparkyJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    ohhh you were dared and you came to the table with a variety...love them all..

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  21. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Wow!!!!! What a variety of lovely Dresdens...thanks for sharing these

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  22. Barb NeiwertJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Glad you dared! Your different designs are great to see.

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  23. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I love all your creativity. That mini one on the mug rug and the brooch are darling.

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  24. LindaJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    What wonderful blocks! I love the idea of using them in a friendship quilt!

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  25. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄January 25, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I LOVE YOUR DRESDENS!!! They're all so awesome. I especially love your little mug rug! And the lady bug is fantastic!

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  26. VivianJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I Sew agree! I've gotten so many ideas from this hop! Your hop sampler should be featured at the end as a reminder of all the fun things we've have and will see!

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  27. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    fun fun fun

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  28. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    WOW!! Your dresdens are amazing :)

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  29. ScrapatchesJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Love your pretty whimsical dresdens! Your sampler blocks will make a wonderful quilt. Thanks for sharing. I have dared to dresden and will be posting on Monday ... :) Pat

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  30. PattyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    They are all pretty. Why didn't I think of making a little dresden? Mine are 12" blades, but they have been hid for about 10 years. Now to finish them up.

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  31. CeciliaJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Your Dresdens are great! I haven't dared yet, but hope to soon. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. CalicojoanJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    You did justice to the dare that's for sure! GREAT projects!

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  33. Emily CJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Oh, that mug rug is so cute!

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  34. EileenJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I enjoyed seeing all your Dresdens.
    Thanks for the tip on Westminster embroidery floss.

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  35. Rosemary B❤️January 25, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Rosemary B here: I adore all of the things you made. lovely colors, and fabrics put together. Just gorgeous!
    thank you so much for sharing your massive creativity

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  36. Christine LJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I LOVE your Mug Rug, broach and Can't wait to see your sampler finished! WOW... You took that Dare and ran with it! Cheers to you! Thank you for participating. Hugs and Happy Hopping!

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  37. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    WOW! This is inspiring! I too now love making Dresdens thanks to this blog (mine debut on the 31st) but this is awesome!

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  38. Linda CJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    you have been a busy quilter to make all these! Good job.

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  39. SpartanBabeJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Wow - sew much done! Thanks for sharing with us and for DARING with us :o)

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  40. Vicki HJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    All the dresdens are great. I really like the mug rug.
    vlhill3459(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  41. Day before MichelleJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I Loved seeing all of the variations..This is such a fun Blog hop!!!

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  42. JudyCinNCJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    You have so many wonderful Dresdens - I am inspired by the heart-shaped Dresden and thank you for sharing from Judy C in NC

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  43. suemacJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    You really got into the spirit. Nice blocks.

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  44. Joyce CarterJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    You are so creative and I really enjoyed seeing all the Dresdens that you made. Great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  45. LJJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Fantatic dresdens. I love the idea of making the different blocks in the quilt have different creative dresdens. I loved the mini-dresden; it was so bright and sunny. Sweet ladybug. :)

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  46. gpcJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Wow, every one of them is beautiful! I LOVE the brooch! And your mug rug! And your hearts! Wow.

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  47. VickieJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Very creative idea's. Love them all !

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  48. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I love what you are doing. It is going to be an amazing quilt!

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  49. Quilter KathyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Oh my goodness, you went Dresden-Crazy...there is no cure for that you know!?!

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  50. maggieJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    These dresdens are as sweet and unique as I have ever seen, What a lovely group of designs.
    Well done, and thank you for sharing.
    Cheers
    maggie

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  51. LyndseyJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I love all your creations. This block is just so versatile it's real fun to play with.

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  52. DeAnna January 25, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Wow...your creative juices were really flowing!! I love all your designs. They all came out great!

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  53. RoseMary January 25, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    How did you do the little ones for the mug rug? That is so cool. Love your work.

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  54. DebJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Loved your mug rug and your starry inner points, okay I love all your Dresdens. They all look so nice.

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  55. Just Quilt ItJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Your mug rug is so cute, and I loved the variation of Dresden blocks for your quilt. What a great idea to incorporate other people's ideas from this hop!

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  56. The Slow QuilterJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    How wonderful your dresden follower looks with the ladybug on it. Love the variation you have done with the block. Great job.

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  57. lefuntzJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Wow. You definitely dresden. Beautifully too! Especially that tiny dresden on your mug rug!

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  58. auntdebbiequiltsJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    All beautiful. My favorites are the mug rug and brooch.

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  59. Deb CJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    These are all so pretty! I love the minis and the finish to the first dresden with the starry center.

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  60. Carol SwiftJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Oh my goodness...so much inspiration! I love the variety you showed. Thanks for sharing--love them all!

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  61. Cathy's ChatterJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Adorable! LOVE the mug rug!

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  62. Jane's QuiltingJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Such beautiful projects....I love them. The fabric, everything!

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  63. LanaJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    So AWESOME! I mean I think they all look FANTASTIC!!!

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  64. cyndiofthevortexJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    It would be impossible to pick my favorite! They are all so interesting. Nice job with the "he loves me" dresden on gingham! Original and creative!

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  65. DiannJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Great projects. You really jumped into this hop!

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  66. LoriJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    your mug rug is adorable. your brooch is just too cute. your blocks are great. thanks for sharing.

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  67. Needled MomJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Wonderful job on your Dresdens. They each look terrific and I love the little ladybug in it.

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  68. sandraJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    What a cute little mug rug and also the brooch.You are very creative with your blocks and that king size quilt will be gorgeous.Thanks for sharing.

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  69. PamelaJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I loved your mug rug and then when I read "king size" I was amazed. Wow...that's a lot. Then I saw the different blocks. They are all so sweet. I was smiling to the end. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  70. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    wow I´m really impressed, so many dresdens and each and everyone ist beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing and for signing in to follow my blog,
    happy to be here too ☺
    Bente

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  71. Nancy in INJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    So many ideas. Love the mugrug. Thanks for sharing. Impressive.

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  72. JulieJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    How prolific you are! Love them all...so nice to incorporate lots of ideas!

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  73. SimoneJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    VERY Creative and such a great variety of ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. VickiTJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, I am so happy you aren't making us tell you which of your Dresden's we like best. I could not choose. They're all just wonderful. The mug rug is adorable and the ladybug on the one is super cute. I'm really starting to like the Dresden made into a flower. Beautiful work you have done. Thank you for showing us.

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  75. evelynJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    There is a bug going around. NO, not the flu bug-the Dresden Bug. I think you caught it bad! Great blocks.

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  76. LynJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

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  77. LynJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I loved the little mug rug. Your others were great too! Thanks

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  78. Gina LoomisJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    All your dresdens are fantastic! They are all beautiful! Thanks for participating and inspiring us! I'm a new follower!

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  79. Quilt n QueenJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Beautiful Dresdens....all so bright and cheery. The mug rug is sEw sweet...great job on all the different Dresden....will make an awesome sampler quilt. Thanks for sharing in the hop! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  80. SuzeJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Does your creativity stop? You are amazing? Any hints for making a Dresden brooch? I've been thinking about something like this for my guild name tag. Was this difficult to make? I can hardly wait to see your finished Dresden quilt. You are on a roll for a start.
    Thank you for taking time to participate and inspire not only me but also many, many others.

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  81. carlaJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Hi!!! WOW!!! Wow!!! Beautiful!!! And you are really on a roll!!! Yaa!!! I will be back to see more!!! Thank You

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  82. Ellie QJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Love your creativity! It will be fun to see the finished quilt!

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  83. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Wonderful variations of a classic. Love your creativity!

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  84. WendyJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    so many variations, and all wonderful! I love your mini dresdens, the brooch is so cute!

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  85. LeahJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Lots of goodies to look at, they are all so beautiful. Love the mini ones!!

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  86. Teatime CreationsJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Sew many Dresdens. Love them all especially the broach idea. Might have to borrow that. Thank you.

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  87. KatherineJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Your mini dresdens are so darling! I can see why they're so addictive. ;o)

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