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Thursday, 31 January 2013

Daring to Dresden

It's always a pleasure to take part in blog hop, especially one masterminded by the amazing lady that is Madame Samm!

Welcome to all the new visitors here, thanks for stopping by


Our Cheerleader for this hop is Christine over at Quilt Monster in my Closet

So, this isn't the first time I have tackled a Dresden or two, I made a cushion (pillow for our US friends  for my Mum a couple of years ago, 

and then there was the modern Dresden QAL that I took part in with Lynne of Lilys Quilts, and it was a serious consideration to finish off that project for this hop ...

but I elected for something new, and those of you who are regulars around these parts will not be surprised by this!  


Yep it a nice big Zippy Pouch, made with scraps from my Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille for Moda, a little scrap of Sew Stitchey by Aneela Hoey for Moda, all applique'd onto some genuine Irish linen ... 


and I'd be honest saying I'm pretty darn pleased with it, it turned out exactly how I imagined! 

Except, well, I confess, I did leave this one til the last minute, and it would be fair to say that it is need of a little attention, lets keep it real, I mullered the zip and now will unpick it and put it right!

But pretty all the same!

so whilst I was cutting those teeny tiny Dresdens I had 


a few left over, and having taken inspiration from my friend Katy and her recent tutorial on the Sizzix blog, I managed to create a great little pouch with low volume fabrics and those little Dresdens 

seems I'm unable to get my pics the right way up!


actually, when Katy says this is quick, its even quicker, 30 minutes, honestly that fast!


so there you have it, I dared, I conquered, and I sort of achieved my aim,
but as always I had fun doing it!

So if you fancy going to see who else has risen to the Dare to Dresden challenge, 
todays stops are all below  ...


Quilting Prolifically
Patchouli Moon Studio
Mountain Quiltworks
In Ga
Dachsies with Moxie
Color My World
Shepody Mountain Crafter
Christa Quilts
Moosestash Quilting
Lavender Quilts
Never 2 Many Quilts
Clothes and Crafts
Cathy's Chatter
Madame Samm @ Sew We Quilt 

as always, there is plenty to see and some prizes to be had, and maybe even a giveaway, so make sure you go visit all the stops on the hop.

 thank you Madamme Samm remind of that little two letter word next time lol, and to Christine for keeping me on track!



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86 comments:

  1. Mommarock31 January 2013 at 02:13

    Lovely bags!!

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  2. Leanne31 January 2013 at 04:20

    I love these bags, a great way to use dresdens.

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  3. Vickie31 January 2013 at 04:42

    I really like the bags and the fabric you used !

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  4. Judy B31 January 2013 at 05:07

    Lovely Dresden bags and yummy fabric! Thank you for sharing

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  5. DeborahGun31 January 2013 at 06:18

    lovely!

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  6. Jodi - usairdoll31 January 2013 at 06:28

    Cute bags! Lovely dresdens! Vintage Midern is yummy, you're right. Thanks for sharing with us, awesome job!

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  7. Farm Quilter31 January 2013 at 06:34

    Adore your bag - Irish linen is a perfect backdrop for your Dresden! And your wee Dresdens are so cute!

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  8. Sunshine Girl31 January 2013 at 07:01

    Great bags - love the colours you have used. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Nati31 January 2013 at 07:01

    That pouch is incredibly sweet, oh I love it! Thanks for sharing it!

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  10. Theresa31 January 2013 at 07:08

    Lovely bags and fabrics - having fun is definitely what it's all about isn't it?

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  11. Gill31 January 2013 at 08:37

    Two great bags Trudi - thank you for sharing!

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  12. QuiltSue31 January 2013 at 08:37

    Brilliant. I love them both.

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  13. heart of charnwood31 January 2013 at 08:59

    Fantastic, and I love the keeping it real, bodging the zip admission! I need to make a little extra for the Pretty Little Pouch Swap, I might make the little pouch from Katys Sizzix post, i'd forgotten about it, and that would be perfect, thx! : )

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  14. Sparky31 January 2013 at 09:44

    Hi Sweet Trudi...ok you have no doubt perfected Dresdens....I wish we were closer...listen..love both projects to a T..( totally)

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  15. charlotte31 January 2013 at 09:56

    Love your bags. They are both sew pretty and useful too!

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  16. Archie The Wonder Dog31 January 2013 at 10:15

    They're both beautiful!

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  17. InGa31 January 2013 at 10:19

    Beautiful small Dresdens. I also like linen.... :-)
    Lovely coolors.

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  18. Betsy31 January 2013 at 10:53

    Gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing such wonderful eye candy today.

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  19. Judith, Belfast31 January 2013 at 11:55

    What a cute pouch, and lovely against the linen! I'm teaching dresdens next term so I'd better get some samples made! Jxo

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  20. Thearica31 January 2013 at 11:56

    Your pouch is really fantastic! These are really raving right now. I need to make one myself!

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  21. Jeanie31 January 2013 at 12:15

    Very sweet little pouches! Love the fabric choices too. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. StitchinByTheLake31 January 2013 at 12:19

    What a great combination! I love bags so I loved seeing these. blessings, marlene

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  23. Patty C.31 January 2013 at 12:29

    Lovely pouch - :)

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  24. Katy Cameron31 January 2013 at 12:41

    Something new and at the last minute? No, doesn't sound like you at all ;o)

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  25. Sowing Stitches31 January 2013 at 12:55

    Last mnute bursts of creativity are the best! :) Love those ah ha moments, very energizing!!!!

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  26. Suze31 January 2013 at 12:58

    Very, very nice projects. It doesn't look as if the zipper needs to be picked out, but... I understand. Thank you for participating in the blog hop and inspiring me. I'm in love with Dresdens even more now.

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  27. Marjorie's Busy Corner31 January 2013 at 12:58

    very nice pillow....and the little one is adorable!

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  28. Barb Neiwert31 January 2013 at 12:59

    Your bag is great and I love those colors. Fun, fun!

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  29. Ellie Q31 January 2013 at 13:17

    Love your pouch! The tiny Dresdens impress me. I'm not ready to go that small yet! :)

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  30. Joyce Carter31 January 2013 at 13:19

    You did a fantastic job on your bags.Love the colors.Thank you for sharing.

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  31. Britt-Inger31 January 2013 at 13:30

    I love your pouch in linen with the cute Dresden and the small bag is so cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  32. Linda31 January 2013 at 13:31

    I love your little pouch and bag!! They are really pretty in the colors you chose!

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  33. JudyCinNC31 January 2013 at 14:13

    Wonderful bags you did for the Dresdens - really nice colors and thank you from Judy C

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  34. Lyn31 January 2013 at 14:17

    Love your pouch! Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  35. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio31 January 2013 at 14:41

    Nice bags. Great idea to make a bag.

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  36. Vicki H31 January 2013 at 14:42

    Great bag and pouch. I think I might have to learn how to put in a zipper.

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  37. Patty31 January 2013 at 14:47

    Nice bag and pouch. Love the linen,and colorful Dresden.

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  38. Christine L31 January 2013 at 15:10

    Those are ADORABLE! I see a couple of them in my future! Thank you for participating in the HOP! Hugs!!!!

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  39. Tammy31 January 2013 at 15:23

    What a wonderful big zipp pouch. Love your project.
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  40. Sarah Correa31 January 2013 at 15:56

    Great job - I love what you've done!

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  41. Lou31 January 2013 at 16:00

    Too cute!!!!!

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  42. Wendy31 January 2013 at 16:09

    the pouch is lovely! Dresdens look so pretty in Bonnie and Camilla fabric

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  43. Calicojoan31 January 2013 at 16:14

    Love your dresdens and I have to admit, I love to hear when someone else puts things in wrong and confesses. It does my soul good to know I am not the only one! LOL!!

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  44. Just Quilt It31 January 2013 at 16:17

    Very cute. I love the pouch!

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  45. Lana31 January 2013 at 16:26

    Now that is just darling! and the little trim is perfect too! Great Job!

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  46. Kathy H31 January 2013 at 16:31

    I love those little bags and the trim is so cute, not something I would have thought of, but now... perhaps!

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  47. gpc31 January 2013 at 16:32

    I really love the way you used your Dresdens; those bags are so darn cute!

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  48. Carol Swift31 January 2013 at 16:45

    Great idea for using a Dresden! Your little bag is so cute, too. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. tubilinha tiacarminha31 January 2013 at 17:01

    Me encanta a pequena,mas gostei das duas.

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  50. suemac31 January 2013 at 17:10

    Love the drawstring bag. I am into making drawstring bags lately. They are so much fun.

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  51. Diann31 January 2013 at 17:14

    Putting your Dresden on linen for you pouch was a great idea. It give a nice modern look.

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  52. Unknown31 January 2013 at 17:19

    Love the zippered bag. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  53. LJ31 January 2013 at 17:22

    What a sweet little pouch. The pouches always intrigue me but I have yet to make one.

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  54. Annabella31 January 2013 at 17:48

    Wow Trudi - good for you for keeping it real. The pouch is really pretty :-)

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  55. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts31 January 2013 at 18:15

    Oh I can see you had fun. I love those fabrics and your projects and wonderful!

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  56. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄31 January 2013 at 18:39

    Very pretty - I love your Dresdens and the fabrics you chose are perfect!

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  57. ShirleyC31 January 2013 at 19:06

    Such a neat idea! So creative!

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  58. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle31 January 2013 at 19:12

    Great dresdens! Love the zip pouch, but the tiny drawstring with the dresden is precious.

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  59. Kim West31 January 2013 at 19:17

    wonderful dresdens!! love the zip pouch!

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  60. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures31 January 2013 at 19:44

    Love the Dresden pouch!

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  61. Caroline31 January 2013 at 21:04

    Thanks for keeping it real. Zippers! GAH!! I have a real love/hate relationship with those little buggers. Gorgeous zip pouch!

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  62. Rosemary B❤️31 January 2013 at 21:11

    Rosemary B here:
    Oh my your bags are just beautiful. I love the fabrics!
    thank you for sharing today!

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  63. Mrs Flying Blind...31 January 2013 at 21:36

    Oh very very sweet xx

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  64. Cecilia31 January 2013 at 21:49

    So pretty and practical! Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Cindy31 January 2013 at 22:00

    Oh man that's one amazing Dresden.

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  66. sew.darn.quilt31 January 2013 at 22:08

    Very sweet:)

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  67. The Slow Quilter31 January 2013 at 22:10

    Love you Dresden pouch. You pouches and bags are just wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing.

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  68. lefuntz31 January 2013 at 22:55

    We would have never known you need to fix the zip! Love your honesty. We all goof up but not everyone is willing to own up to it. Nice job!

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  69. carla31 January 2013 at 23:35

    Hi!!! Yaa!!! You succeeded I had fun looking at it!!! Really it is very pretty!!! It is so cute being little!!! Thank You

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  70. Katherine31 January 2013 at 23:48

    Beautiful! What a perfect combination of fabric and project to show of that pretty dresden.

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  71. DeAnna 1 February 2013 at 00:12

    Beautiful. I love the color combinations!. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.

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  72. sandra1 February 2013 at 00:47

    Very sweet thanks for giving us another good idea for our Dresdens.

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  73. Nikita1 February 2013 at 01:08

    I love the fabrics.

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  74. Lisa in Port Hope1 February 2013 at 01:29

    I quite like your zippy pouch, something about linen and bright colours is so happy and shiny. Good luck on the zipper fixing.

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  75. OhioLori1 February 2013 at 01:50

    Looooove your pouch & lil bag....your Dresden"s are Awesome too! Great job!

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  76. Kathy1 February 2013 at 02:39

    Love your projects! Great job!

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  77. Brenda1 February 2013 at 03:05

    I love what you created! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

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  78. ChristaQuilts1 February 2013 at 04:05

    Your pouches are adorable. Thanks for sharing!

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  79. Wendy1 February 2013 at 04:20

    love the pouches

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  80. Gina Loomis1 February 2013 at 04:32

    Beautiful and the quilting is awesome! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  81. Amy, a redeemed sheep1 February 2013 at 13:26

    I need to make a pouch for a women's retreat. Your idea is perfect!

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  82. Mara1 February 2013 at 16:28

    Lovely, I love both of them, I'm a procrastinator also so I always end up doing my pictures at night.

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  83. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog1 February 2013 at 22:43

    so cute, dresdens are perfect everywhere I think. Great fabrics too.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente

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  84. evelyn2 February 2013 at 02:29

    Love your pouch and the linen background. Still find zippers scary.

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  85. Cathy's Chatter2 February 2013 at 17:06

    Pretty colors and creative ideas! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!

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  86. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 08:08

    Pretty colours and the bag so useful. Thanks for sharing.

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