Dresden Gone Urban

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Hi, I'm Marianne, from the The Quilting Edge , with my finished quilt. Back in April, I gave you a sneak peak of what I was up to. Lynne asked me to come up with something...anything, that was inspired by her  over sized Dresden Block for the QAL.

 Inspiration is a funny thing....for me anyway. It's a like a myriad of images, places, ideas and emotions all percolating together over time. I was already experiencing  CIRCLE ENVY and playing with this, when Lynne approached me back in March. I said yes and promptly went on holidays. When you look at the following pictures, from my trip, you can see where some of the inspiration for my quilt comes from. Mix this with Lynne's block......
A few airport shots, the Montreal Metro and my view from under the sail (we were on a sailing trip).
...and this is the result.... Dresden Gone Urban
Quilt back....I over sized the blocks even more on the back....that Metro Art was really starting to rattle around my brain at this point.

Another consideration, for this quilt was, that I wanted to introduce you to a different QAYG method, than the one Lynne used, just to give you more possibilities.  I chose this particular one because I wanted the quilting, to be visible, on the back of the quilt, as well as the front. I have a series of QAYG tutorials in my blog , just look under the tutorial page heading, if you are interested. 

 I used a mixed bag of quilting methods and ideas for Dresden Gone Urban.  It's the way I love to work.

 I hoped you've enjoyed this QAL as much as I have.

Lynne, thanks for letting me share.


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  1. One Shabby Chick9 July 2011 at 04:57

    This is so gorgeous - I love those blocks and the back...wow, everything is amazing!

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  2. rubyslipperz10529 July 2011 at 05:24

    FUN STUFF! This could be such a Grrrr-8 stash buster!!! thanks for sharing =)

    hugZ,
    annie
    rubyslipperz106.blogspot.com

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  3. Andrea 9 July 2011 at 05:29

    very creative, I love

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  4. Shannon9 July 2011 at 05:30

    This is striking! I'm caught by the color choices. Really, it's one of those pieces that pokes at me to jump up and get to work on a project.

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  5. kelly9 July 2011 at 05:38

    this is great!!! i've never been a huge dresden fan- but this so fun.

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  6. NancyinSTL9 July 2011 at 06:10

    I can see how you incorporated the things that inspired you and the result is gorgeous! If only I had your creativity........

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  7. Quilts And Pieces9 July 2011 at 06:21

    Oh that dresden gone urban is way too cool!

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  8. Canadian Abroad9 July 2011 at 07:38

    I think your design is fabulous. Great twist on the Dresden theme.

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  9. Mrs Flying Blind...9 July 2011 at 07:43

    Oh this is fantastic - it is a complete 'man quilt' - and you know how blimming difficult they are to make for! Thank you both for colluding to share x

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  10. Unknown9 July 2011 at 07:44

    This is a really great dresden interpretation Marianne - I'm drawn to blocky architectural lines so this is right up my street! Love the uber over sized backing too ... Fabtastic post!

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  11. Sheila9 July 2011 at 08:43

    Great post, fabulous quilt and just been to your blog which I think will be a firm favourite. Thank you.

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  12. Judith, Belfast9 July 2011 at 10:29

    This is one of the most awesome quilts I've ever seen. And (for once) I totally get the links to the inspiration pics. AMAZINGLY TALENTED LADY! Jxo

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  13. Sue9 July 2011 at 11:59

    That is absolutely striking.

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  14. verykerryberry9 July 2011 at 12:09

    Stunning, I love how you have taken great inspiration and used it in your design, very powerfuL!

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  15. Anorina @SameliasMum9 July 2011 at 12:43

    Gorgeous! So very gorgeous. Love the inspiration.

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  16. Nina Marie9 July 2011 at 13:01

    ohhh love the inspirational pictures - lines are so cool!! There is a whole abstract series right there!

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  17. Suzanne9 July 2011 at 13:30

    It's amazing how we can use our various lenses to see the work and interpret it in fabric. Fantastic job! I'm off to look at your tutorials.

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  18. Paige9 July 2011 at 13:50

    I love the colors in this quilt! I would never put them together on my own but they work so well!

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  19. randi--i have to say9 July 2011 at 14:54

    wow! what a great quilt!

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  20. Tracey Jacobsen9 July 2011 at 15:34

    amazing quilt... and I can absolutely see how the inspiration played out! :)

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  21. sallgood9 July 2011 at 17:37

    Great quilt!

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  22. Poppyprint9 July 2011 at 18:28

    I think your rendition is just fabulous Marianne. I've been watching along on flickr as your blocks come together. The colour combinations and radiating angles look amazing. Congratulations!

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  23. Trudi9 July 2011 at 19:21

    This is fantabulous! I love it!

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  24. MariQuilts9 July 2011 at 23:07

    Thanks for all your wonderful comments. I'm trying to thank you all personally, but for those of you, set at no-reply I'll just thank you here.

    I had a wonderful time making this quilt.

    Thank you Lynne, for giving me the opportunity to share it with so many people.

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  25. Marjorie's Busy Corner9 July 2011 at 23:13

    Oh my soul!! What a good imagination can do...love that quilt!!

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  26. Merran10 July 2011 at 01:28

    Thanks Lynne for the introduction to this amazing artist

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  27. sewtakeahike10 July 2011 at 12:54

    beautiful quilt, Marianne! I always love oversized (you can keep yer trap shut about that comment, Lynne, your mind is always in the gutter) and you've outdone yourself here. I love the colors and the way the quilt appears solid, but isn't. It looks so cozy!

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