Sew Along, Caught Up and Done!

The quilt of a thousand steps actually didn't take 

as long as I had thought it would!

(Lotti is always trying to get in the picture)

I enjoyed the journey very much and it was

even  more delightful to be sewing along with Nicole

at Sisters Choice blog... I think

it made the whole process that much easier.

I loved the original quilt made with Rainy Days fabrics...

and it had been my intent to use my bundle of that group.

I ended up going with Petal Pushers but added a 

few fun polka dots and stripes to add

a little attitude.

I learned a few new techniques in the 

process of making Crop Circles.

I think I have a good handle on 

machine applique now..

by the time I got to the last circle I think 

I really got the hang of it! ha

I am super happy with this pattern. I

always love Dresden blocks... but I had never tackled this 

style of Dresden before.

Now I have! 

I particularly like the side borders. 

Carrie always adds a nice little

 element to her designs.

Nicole is posting about her Crop Circles quilt today... be sure to go have

a look. Hildy and Bea were also sewing along with us but they were 

using a different pattern. One by Jen Kingwell.

Nicole has used Jen's fabric to make her Crop Circles. 

The fabric line is gorgeous.

Which is why I will soon be making a quilt using that group!

Here is a link to the free

Dresden

 pattern using her fabrics!