Wednesday, January 30, 2013

I Dared to Dresden


Well, I did it! I took a dare!
When doing my Sunday afternoon stroll through quilt blogs, I decided to be brave and write a note to Madame Samm! She wrote me back and talked me into taking the dare!  Scarey but FUN!!!
Here is the result:

 
With Valentine's Day coming, I wanted to use the colors and theme. The brown makes me think of  - What Else?  - CHOCOLATE!!  My photo taking ability needs some work so here is another shot:
 
 
I'm not sure, but I think I might be catching the BUG!  The BUG to do more!
Please hop on over to visit these other ladies who are sharing their creations!
Many thanks to Madame Samm and her Cheeleader, Christine Lewis, for putting this together! These women are wonderful and so selfless with their time!

 


 
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90 comments:

  1. Judy BJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Love your Valentine Dresden, yummy colors! Thank you for sharing,

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    1. Cathy's ChatterFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:48 PM

      Judy, thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment! Happy sewing!

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  2. Farm QuilterJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day!!! Love the heart in the center :) You did a fabulous job choosing colors and piecing this beauty!!!

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  3. Sunshine GirlJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    ooh its lovely - I love the heart shape in the middle and the fabrics you have used are lovely too. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. TheresaJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    oh your Dresden is lovely, what a great idea to put the heart in the middle.

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  5. NatiJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    It is so so cute, love it! Thanks for sharing it.

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  6. GillJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    So cute! I love the heart in the middle - perfect for Valentine's Day!!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  7. charlotteJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    What a very cute idea! Lovely job.

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  8. SparkyJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    welll my sweet you put all of your heart into this...and well worth it...it is gorgeous

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  9. VickiTJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Beautiful Dresden. LOVE the heart in the center.

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  10. InGaJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Just beautiful Valentine Dresden.
    thanks for sharing.

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  11. JulieJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Not sure I've seen a heart before...nice creativity. It made me think of chocolate too!

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  12. Patty C.January 31, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    I have never seen a heart in the center of a Dresden - Great idea :)

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  13. JeanieJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Just darling....love the heart shape and the chocolate fabrics! Great job!

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  14. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I love this! What a perfect center the heart is. :) blessings, marlene

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  15. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Well you did a great job!! I just love this dresden and your color choice is wonderful!!

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  16. Sowing StitchesJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Sweet! Love your heart center!!!

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  17. Barb NeiwertJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Your Valentine is wonderful, especially with the heart for the center - very clever and well done!

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  18. ThearicaJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    This is an excellent idea and just in time for "hearts" day!

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  19. Ellie QJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    How cute! I love the heart center--I never would have thought of that.

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  20. MommarockJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Okay, now I'm very disappointed with what I did with the very same fabric :(

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  21. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    LOVE this-= great idea for the center! Fantastic execution too!

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  22. pinsandneedlesJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    So cute! It would be perfect for my tabletop. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  23. ReneaJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Really cute. What a great idea to use another shape in the center instead of a circle. Wish I would have seen this before I did my little table topper quilt block. I think I will have to make another one. Thanks for sharing your idea!

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  24. LindaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I love the heart in the center of your beautiful chocolate Dresden! How nice!

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  25. Britt-IngerJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Your Valentin Dresden i so cute!! Thanks for sharing

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  26. SuzeJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I like the heart in the middle of your Dresden. Hearts work at any time of the year.! What a great idea.

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  27. KimJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Cathy I absolutely LOVE IT!!!! I may have to make one of these!!!! Great Job!!!

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  28. JudyCinNCJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    We are so glad that she talked you into it because I really like your Dresden - especially with the heart center. I "heart" your creation - thanks from Judy C in NC

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  29. Gmama JaneJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I *Heart* your Dresden!!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  30. LynJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Loved the idea of the heart for the center! Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  31. PattyJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I like your Valentine Dresden. Very pretty.

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  32. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    The heart center was a fun and creative touch.

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  33. Vicki HJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Your design is so timely for the upcoming 'heart' day. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  34. Quilter KathyJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    A great idea to make a heart center...perfect touch!

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  35. Sarah CorreaJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Oh, I really like that - great idea! :)

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  36. TammyJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my goodness I reallyt like it a lot..Love the heart center..This is the firs tone I have seen made with the heart...Very creative you are..
    conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. tubilinha tiacarminhaJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Romantico no mínimo,adorei.

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  38. CalicojoanJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Wow, that is really cool. I love the idea of a heart in the center. Heck your all ready for the next Hugs and Kisses blog hop how! :-)

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  39. LouJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Love it!!! And chocolate is my favorite too!!!! Yums!!!!

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  40. LanaJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I agree! You should catch that bug to do more! That one is so preeeeeettty!

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  41. Joyce CarterJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Oh! WOW! This is sooo cute with the heart in the center.How creative you are! I really LOVE it. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  42. WendyJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    so pretty!

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  43. Carol SwiftJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    The Dresden bug is quite catching, isn't it. Your Valentine Dresden is beautiful (love the heart in the center!) I'm glad you took the dare. :O)

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  44. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I just love your heart Dresden. So cute, thank you for sharing. :)

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  45. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄January 31, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I love the heart and the echo quilting! It's beautiful :)

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  46. gpcJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I love your Sweet Heart Dresden! Lovely!

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  47. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Oh so glad you took the dare! I love it and the Heart center, what a great idea!

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  48. DiannJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Perfect for Valentine's Day.

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  49. Kim WestJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    very nice. I like the heart in the center!

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  50. KarynJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    <3 your design *grin* (that's a heart if you turn your head sideways...)

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  51. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Love it! Welcome to blog insanity!

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  52. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Great colors....of course who could resist 'chocolate'? Love the heart in the middle, just perfect.

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  53. Catskill QuilterJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    This is fabulous! Of course you want to do more...I love it!

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  54. SandyMayJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Clever idea for the center. You did good.

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  55. TheresaJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Very lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  56. CarolineJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Yumm.... Chocolate! Love your design, the heart center is very pretty and cute. Perfect for Valentine's day!

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  57. GwenJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I just love what you did, combining hearts and Dresdens! I may have borrow your idea and make one of those myself. Thanks for sharing!

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  58. Rosemary B❤️January 31, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Rosemary B here: this is adorable. You could give it to someone you love heehee
    I love this idea! cute fabrics. thank you for sharing. You know what? I have that bug too now

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  59. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    I love your unique take on this hop, it's very cute!

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  60. Quilt n QueenJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Well Cathy...you took the dare and inspired us today with your beautiful Valentine Dresden. Great job, thanks for sharing! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  61. ShirleyCJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I love the heart shaped middle! Very clever!


    www.prayersformymom.blogspot.com

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  62. The Slow QuilterJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    A Dresden heart, just in time for valintimes day. Great block.

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  63. Kathy HJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I love the center heart on your Dresden.

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  64. KatherineJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful! I love your heart design and the fabric choices. The perfect combination for a stunning finish!

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  65. lefuntzJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Love the heart center. The fabric does make me think of chocolate ,,, and cherries! Perfect for Valentine's Day.

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  66. DeAnna January 31, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Very creative. I love the heart! Thanks for sharing!

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  67. KrisJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Cathy - I love your Dresden!! The pink and the chocolate brown are one of my favorite color combinations!! And the center in the shape of a heart is wonderful!! Is the quilting you did called echoing??

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  68. NikitaJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Ok ..this is just tooo cool. I love the heart in the middle!

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  69. Just Quilt ItJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    This is adorable--a chocolate Valentine Dresden! Beautiful!

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  70. CeciliaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I love it! It is such a pretty heart Dresden. Thanks for sharing.

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  71. MaryJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Your heart is adorable. I think you did a great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  72. carlaJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi!!! I love your Dresden heart!!! Just in time for Valentines too!!! Wonderful!!! Thank You

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  73. LJJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Your Valentine dresden quilt is outstanding. I think the colors are wonderful and the heart was a real inspiration that worked out so well.

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  74. Christine LJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    OH MY Gosh!!! I love your Valentine's Dresden!! It's Precious... Late night Hopping after I got stuck at work for a long day....What a joy to come home to! Hugs and THANK YOU for taking the Dare and participating in the HOP!

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  75. OhioLoriJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Love your Heart Dresden!!! Awesome job!! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  76. KatheGJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Cute - cute - cute and very clever. Thanks for a new idea and sharing.

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  77. ChristaQuiltsJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    What a cute dresden!

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  78. WendyJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Your little quilt is so cute! I love that you made the center heart shaped. Well done.

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  79. Gina LoomisJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful Dresden and I love the heart center and the colors too! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  80. HeideJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Oh, I love anything with hearts! What a clever idea.

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  81. KristyJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Love the heart center! Very sweet! :-) Glad you joined up! K-

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  82. Looms214January 31, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    The heart center is a great idea. I new to quilting and with all the ideas on this hop I'm getting the bug too!

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  83. Amy, a redeemed sheepFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    SO CUTE!!!

    Isn't Mdm Samm sweet? =)

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  84. Jodi - usairdollFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    WoW! Your Valentine dresden is beautiful! How clever to do a heart for the center, I'm going to remember that design, hehe. I did a BOM at my LQS last year and the colorway was browns and pinks. It was called Chocolate and Cherries, great name right? Thank you for sharing with us, awesome job! Oh and nine kids? My hat's off to you! ;D

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. MoeWestFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    A Valentine Dresden! I love that idea and your fabrics!

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  86. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Heartwarming dresden, lovely!

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  87. KarenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Your heart Dresden is SO cute! The colors are great!

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  88. beckyFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    I love dresden yours is the BEST no offense to all the talented sewers out there.Thank-you so much for sharing

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  89. ScrapatchesFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    How did I miss this cute dresden? Must have been right near the end of the hop when I was playing catch-up with many things. Well, just in time for Valentine's Day I get to enjoy your pink and chocolate heart. Sew pretty!

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