The contest is closed and we have a winner: Wendy from Alabama. Congratulations!
Today begins the "Dare to Dresden" Blog Hop and many thanks to
Madame Samm and Christine of
Quilt Monster Closet. As soon as I saw the theme, I jumped right in because I love, love, love Dresden Plate blocks and quilts. I have made about a dozen in various sizes, published most of them and taught classes using my simple template. Well, enough of words; let's see quilts!
 |
| Authentic 1930s feedsacks for the butterfly wings |
This butterfly block was made over ten years ago as a result of a math mistake (did I ever tell you I used to be a high school math teacher? Go figure!) I had divided up a full circle of Dresden wedges and thought I was creating 4 equal groups, instead divided wrong and came up with THREE! What can you do with THREE sets of 4 blades? I threw them down on my table and they landed just like a pair of butterfly wings. Hence, my new design! I made another quilt using black background and bright prints for the butterflies for my first book (Bold, Black & Beautiful, 2004), but it was stolen (long story; no time today)
 |
| Butterflies at Night, 2004 |
I'm going to get right to my design today. It is based on an historic quilt from the USA, early 1900s. The maker is unknown and it has been named The Vortex Quilt. Can you see why?
 |
| The Vortex Quilt, circa 1900. Maker unknown. Private collection |
Now, you ask: what does this have to do with Dresden Plates? Well, a little math here (please don't roll your eyes! It's unbecoming!) The Vortex and the Dresden Plate designs are both based on a circle being divided with equally spaced lines. I simplified the above design (VERY simplified), used my Dresden Plate ruler (that has an 8" height), strip-pieced strata of white and red fabrics from
Windham (their Spin Collection by Whistler Studios), and got these . . . .
 |
| Vortex #1, awaiting borders and quilting |
 |
| Modern Vortex #2 with some amazing dots to set it on point! |
 |
| Strata made with 1-3/4" strips. 6 strips with seams = 8" height |
 |
| Love, love, love these dots from Windham (used with Vortex #2). More with these later! |
The white tips of the pieced wedges disappear into the white background fabric, giving this block the illusion of something more difficult. Everything was machine stitched, even the circle at the center. Notice how my white block appears to intrude on the outside red borders. That's because it's NOT intruding - the red strips are part of the red/white dot setting triangles. Another day, another tutorial.
I have a GIVEAWAY for you should you have come this far. My template and pattern for two quilts
with instructions on designing with various settings. What do you have to do to win?
Leave a comment letting me know which of my two Vortex variations you like. There are no wrong answers! The deadline is midnight Sunday, January 27 (USA Eastern Time.)
Pattern includes instructions for these two quilts, plus other setting options:
 |
| Daisies Runner - 29" x 49" (yes, that is a triangle, not a circle center) |
 |
| 12 Block Quilt - 39" x 39" |
Now, go see all the other inspiration for today with the other blog participants.
January 24th, 2013
Love all your Dresdens. The butterflies are sew cute. Both of the Vortexes are wonderful. It is difficult to choose, but Vortex #1 is my personal favorite ... very striking ... thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteWhat Wonderful wonderful Dresdens. Those Vortex replications are Amazing! Very nicely done, Thank you for participating in the Hop
ReplyDeleteI really love what you did to make the Vortex Dresdens!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and the great giveaway.
jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net
What a great play on the dresden - love the butterflies! I like Vortex #2, but both are striking.
ReplyDeleteWow, they are both awesome, but I think Vortex #2 is my favorite - it's the polka dots!! I would love to learn how to do both of them!!!
ReplyDeleteDebby, you selected wonderful fabrics for your designs. Vortex #2 is my favorite - for all the reasons you already wrote about.
ReplyDeleteI love the butterflies! I also love the number 2 vortex. I am glad you made a mistake! :-) Thanks for the giveaway too. Now I have all these ideas going in my head! K-
ReplyDeleteThat Vortex quilt is so cool! All your Dresdens are great! I really like your Vortex #1. Thanks for sharing and the give-away!
ReplyDeleteDresdens are awesome- i think i'm going to have to pick Vortex 2- & i love the daisies runner :)
ReplyDeleteI like all of your quilts! Vortex 2 is my favorite though. Thanks for the chance to win. I love Dresden plates too.
ReplyDeleteWOW what a giveaway! Thanks! I really like vortex #2 . But all of your quilts are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWOW what a giveaway! Thanks! I really like vortex #2 . But all of your quilts are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh I love vortex #2 - its stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove your modern vortex, thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the butterflies but the Vortex - wow! what a fantastic effect, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBea-u-tee-ful !! WoW! What a super way to start the hop!! Love, Love your projects. I have a friend that loves butterflies and this would be a neat pattern for her. How clever you are to make and design your Vortex!! I didn't even notice the white tips on the blades until you mentioned them disappearing. Had to go back and take a second look. Amazing! Both are stricking but #2 is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I love them all. And the butterflies are awesome. Thank you for sharing your Dresdens and for your creativity
ReplyDeleteI like vortex no. Two the best. It has a little extra umps with the polka dot fabric and the wupty-do in the center.
ReplyDeleteI like the Modern vortex. Thanks for the giveaway. Linda
ReplyDeleteI love Vortex #2 the best but they are both beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but vortex #2 is my favorite. I think this will be a very much a learning blog hop. Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteModern Vortex is my favorite! What a dynamic quilt. And speaking of modern vortexes (vortices?), isn't it amazing how modern the ca 1900 vortex quilt looks?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
Well it has to be #2, the setting is fantastic! Certainly giving me loads if ideas, thank you.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! possibly #1 is my favourite!
Thanks Debby!
I love #2. I am so happy about this hop -- just love dresden's. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI like them both!
ReplyDeleteVortex #1 is my favorite. I have fallen in LOVE with the butterfly quilt! Thanks for a really interesting post!
ReplyDeleteVortex Number 2 is my favorite. Thank you for posting such interesting information.
ReplyDeleteI am inclined to choose vortex #2. I like the movement in it . I like them all but that is my choice.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Every blog is more stunning than the last and this is only day one! I love your Dresdens!! The one on point is my favorite, of course. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteit is a toss up ..I really like both vortex....and will you look at the number of followers..way to go Debby...
ReplyDeleteI do love those dresdens..sooooo much soo..
well you will see....
Vortex number 2 is my favorite. Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us today.
ReplyDeleteYour Quilt are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove, love Vortex 2. It is really just striking!
ReplyDeleteVortex #2 is amazing - I love it. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh my.... my jaw has already dropped and this is the first site I've visited! Absolutely stunning! I like #1 just a bit more, but LOVE them both! Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE vortex number 2. It is amazing! Vicki vickilorraine at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat red & white project. Like the butterflies too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use the Dresden plate! I LOVE the vortex blocks - but #2 is my favorite! I can't wait to use your method! Thanks so much for sharing! AND for your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love your "accidental butterfly". Your vortex 2 is my favorite-maybe its the dots in the background-but the are both nice.
ReplyDeleteWow! How impressive your Vortex Dresdens are! I would have to say that #2 is my favorite. I would love to try making something like that!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your designs today! I think Vortex #2 is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness. I am overwhelmed by the creativity of these pieces. I love them both - no way could I choose. Love. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI think your butterfly dreden is my favorite! :)
ReplyDeletewow is all i can say. Beautiful work. Modern Vortex #2 is my favorite. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThese red ones are both amazing! I think the 2nd vortex would be my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are a dresden master and I am merely an apprentice!! I love your take on the Vortex!
ReplyDeleteModern Vortex #2! But love them both of course!! Thanks for your informative posts, the Dresden butterfly is so cool, I have put it on my 'MUST MAKE' list! Best, Ani in Wilmington playdoll2(AT)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow, and WOW! Those are beautiful! Love the butterfly idea, and LOVE the geometric!
ReplyDeleteI like Modern Vortex #2, but I think DH would like #1 it reminds me of his dartboard.. I hope that is okay to say, he plays darts EVERY night after work.. EVERY night with a beer and a cigar. I think I would change the white to black LOL and make the center black to have the full effect.. and really see it that way.. Gosh I could never do it..but I sure would try!! it is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just cleverly gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteVortex # 2 definitely. I think the Windham dot fabrics does it for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy accident your butterfly dresden turned out to be.
ReplyDeleteAll your dresden projects are awesome.My favorite Vortex Dresden is #2.Thanks for the fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love Vortex 2 the most. You hae a great give away.
ReplyDeleteOh my what beautiful projects. Your blog is new to me. Thank goodness I have found it. I have wanted to make a dresden plate quilt for a while but have never bouht the template ruler. After this blog hop I am sure I will be acquireing one and start one of these awesoem projects. I really like vortex #2 the most. But everthing I see on your blog is gorgeous. Thank you for a chance to enter.
ReplyDeleteconn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
Oh I forgot to say i am now following you via email and GFC.
ReplyDeleteconn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have admired your work for years, Debbie. Thanks for sharing. I so love all of your Dresden plates. I would never have thought to use them as butterflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces Debbie!! You have shown us a whole new outlook on the Dresden..thank you
ReplyDeleteWow! So eye-catching! I love #2.
ReplyDeleteI love them both, but the second one is WOW!
ReplyDeleteI need to go and sew Dresdens!
#2 is at the top of my list!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!! I especially love Vortex #2 - amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove Vortex #2 and the intriguing shapes and illusions. They are all lovely. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, Debby, those quilts are fantastic! Very hard to pick just one---so I will pick two :D The red/white with the polkadot corners AND the black with triangle centers---they really are ALL so spectacular tho---great job!
ReplyDeleteInspiring and beautiful - really wonderful and descriptive. Thanks for sharing with us. Judy C
ReplyDeleteDebby, they are sew pretty, but I have got to pick Vortex#2 as my personal favorite because it screams, "Pick me, take me and make me, pleeeaaassee." Just love it, and thanks for the give away opportunity.
ReplyDeleteVortex 2 ,,, its wonderful TEACHER...LOL, dont roll my eyes.. LOL, Gorgeous block.. Would love a sewalong for the Dresden plate to make this, I just got one. Vote on 2
ReplyDeletePaixão!!!Esta é a palavra para estas peças,sou total apaixonada.#2 escolha difícil.Amo as borboletas.BEIJOS>
ReplyDeleteLove number 1 - going on my to do list!
ReplyDeleteWow, those Dresden Vortex designs are awesome. I purchased the dresden tool a while ago, just had to have it and I know what I can try to do with it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Wow!! Vortex #2 is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletevlhill3459(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I had seen that vortex quilt before and I just love it!!! :) I actually think I can make one now, which I hadn't before.
ReplyDeleteThat Red and White Vortex is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what beautiful quilts. Your vortex ones are just amazing. I like the dresden one a bit more though, as it's not so dizzying. lol. Your butterfly ones are adorable also!
ReplyDeleteI like Vortex #1. But I also LOVE the butterflies. Thanks for showing us all your goodies.
ReplyDeleteHi Debby. I like Vortex #2. The way the white points blend in it actually looks like a spider web block design. And I absolutely LOVE the Butterfly Quilt.What a gorgeous way to fix a "mistake"!Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThey are both awesome but I like #2 better!
ReplyDeleteI like them both but I like #2 better. I really enjoy how the white tip mixes in and the circle fabric also.
ReplyDeleteI love polka dots so Vortex #2 is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a Dresden plate with a square center (I don't get out much). I really love the way that looks.
Love the first Vortex- my eye is drawn to the very center, and I have the feeling that I cannot look away.
ReplyDeleteBoth are so bedazzling but I like the draw of #2
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance :)
Your quilts are wonderful Debby, you are just a wealth of information, "sew" I am following you by email. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from you.
ReplyDeleteI love vortex #1!! Very mesmerizing!! I have nevered made a dresden quilt, they looked too indimadating, but you make it look so easy especially the butterflies. babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove all your Dresdens. I like the #1 red and white dresden better. I think I prefer it without the points and the alternating red and where the white blends into the background. Although I like those dots on #2. Thanks for the givewasy chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI like Vortex # 2 with the little points and the circles
ReplyDeleteThey are just brilliant Debby, Vortex 2 is my favourite though!
ReplyDeleteThey are both very cool, but I think I prefer #2. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love vortex #2. The outside triangle puts the finishing touch on it.
Vicki at tvbart@charter.net
The butterflies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love vortex #2. The outside triangle puts the finishing touch on it.
Vicki at tvbart@charter.net
Wow! Vortex#2 I would take in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteLove It!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
Vortex 2 is my favorite. I love the dots in the background and the illusion of curves.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Quilts!!!
ReplyDeletekearley75860 at yahoo dot com
Wow, I had a brain freeze of these dresdens, but you have opened up a door for me! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVortex number 1 is my favourite. I would love to win the pattern. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteMy choice is Vortex #1. Brings the Dresden to a whole new level. Love the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the idea too. #1 is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. All of them.
Love the red and white
Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration!
I love your Dresden quilts! My favorite is vortex # 2. I love how the white points disappear in the background to give the block a very unique look!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I like #2.
ReplyDeleteI have to say Vortex#2 is my favorite. It look so much more complex than it is. It would look fabulous in black and white.
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome Dresdens Debby. Luv both the Vortexes, luv those red polka dots. Thanks for sharing and the great giveaway, happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteI'm very much liking Vortex #1 because of the circular action going on but both of them are great. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove your vortex quilts, obviously! I'd pick Vortex #2 as my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just wonderful. I love them! I would choose Vortex # 2 to be my favorite. You do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteWow!! They are great. I love Vortex 2, the quilting alone brings it out. Even if I don't win, I like to get this pattern.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Debby, my favorite is Vortex 2!
ReplyDeleteI love those! My favorite is Vortex # 2! Someday I want to try to do it! It is beautiful! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to get your pattern! I am following you by email. I like your post! Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteA hug!
Modern Vortex 2 looks fantastic. You have really inspired me to get out my ruler, which has been lurking in the back of a drawer.
ReplyDeleteModern Vortex 2 looks fantastic. You have really inspired me to get out my ruler, which has been lurking in the back of a drawer.
ReplyDeleteOh my love those Vortex Dresdens! And in red/white they really pop too! My choice would definitely be #2 :*) I'm going to have to look up some of those dots fabrics - simply luscious!!!
ReplyDeleteWow very hard to decide when they are equally beautiful.Love those dots so it has to be #2
ReplyDeleteWow very hard to decide when they are equally beautiful.Love those dots so it has to be #2
ReplyDeleteNumber 2! Love the contrast of the dots and straight lines in the dresden. It's striking!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work Debby. I have always just loved Dresden blocks and yours are no exception. That is so awesome about the Vortex quilt and how you've shown it's connection to a Dresden. I never would have noticed that myself.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your Vortex blocks are just awesome, but I think Modern Vortex #2 would be my favorite of the two.
so many nice things. Complements
ReplyDeleteI love the Vortex #2! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteDebby, Debby!! I've just recently started following your blog and I continue to be amazed at your creativity. All of the dresden projects are outstanding. I've been thinking about making a red and white quilt and your patterns here would be spectacular!! I'm particularly fond of the #2 Vortex; I think because of the way the points blend into the background and it gives a whole 'new' look. Thanks so much for a great post.
ReplyDeleteI like the #2 the best. Although Red and White are my favorite fabrics to use so I would like either one if not given a choice.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful,especially the Vortex Dresdens and of course I loved the polka dot one.
ReplyDeleteI love Vortex #2....so beautiful....your work is beautiful.....I love dresden quilts myself...I did make one for a table cover and enjoyed making it. Thank you for the giveaway...
ReplyDeleteDresdens are one of my favourite quilts and it's hard to choose which one I would pick as my favourites but I have to say I love the second one. It's gorgeous in red and white.
ReplyDeleteDresdens are one of my favourite quilts and it's hard to choose which one I would pick as my favourites but I have to say I love the second one. It's gorgeous in red and white.
ReplyDeleteYour vortex #2 is stunning...love it! I just rolled my eyes (sorry) in amazement and awe on how beautiful your projects are. :O)
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects! Love those butterflies!!!
ReplyDeleteI like Vortex 2 there is so much going on and that is what I like in a quilt.
ReplyDeleteCouldnt just choose one because they are all wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing everything. Keep smiling!
ReplyDeleteAll of your dresdens are beautiful! I particularly like Vortex 2!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Your #1 Vortex Dresden is just spectacular!! But then those butterflies are just too, too cute!! Thank you for a wonderful post!!
ReplyDeleteI like them all! I love the Vortex look. I think it would drive me crazy to make that original Vortex quilt but it is beautiful! My favorite is Vortex #2. I like the polka dots in the corners. It looks like webbing instead of dots to me. Thanks for the chance on winning your great prizes!
ReplyDeleteI love those disappearing points on Vortex #2. Lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like both of them but, I am leaning toward the second one with the points!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the vortex2....thank you for sharing how it was made :)
ReplyDeleteI like the first one the best. Love all of your Dresdens, esp the butterflies. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWow! That is way cool!! Both Vortex's are very clever!
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to Vortex#2.
ReplyDeleteGreat dresdens!
ReplyDeleteI love vortex 2 - setting it on point really adds something special to your fabulous design.
The last vote and soon we will have an answer. My vote is January 20: 4" x 8" Trees Block. I love flying geese. sewpatsy1
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteand now I simply MUST do a vortex quilt lol!
Now I will have to make a vortex quilt! Your quilt is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful dresdner plates and lovely butterflies. My favorite is #2 but they are both very pritty!
ReplyDeleteBente
I like to QuiltBlog
I like vortex #2 the best. It's very neat how the white tips of the Dresdens disappear, and the effect of the red strip on the setting triangles. And I love the butterflies! I never thought of making a butterfly from Dresdens.
ReplyDeleteI loved all of yours! If I were to choose I think I would take #2. I also loved the runner. WONDERFUL... Thanks for being part of the hop
ReplyDeleteI like Vortex #2 the best -- the dots in the corner triangles really grabbed me!
ReplyDeleteI like #2. The way the white "disappears" makes it really lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love your Vortexes. It gives me hope that I can figure out something like that! Especially Red & White....LUV IT!
ReplyDeleteI love red and white but if I had to choose I would pick the second one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow they are both great but I am going for Vortex #2.
ReplyDeletelsandes@comcast.net
Wow, talk about thinking outside the block! I love your stata, especially #2. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely STUNNING!!! You are an amazing artist!
ReplyDeleteI like vortex #2 the best!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love Vortex 1 and Vortex 2. If I don't win a pattern...where can I get one? Or do I have to do the math myself? UGH! Thanks for sharing the amazing, modern design and for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I love #2. The layout is great. Thanks for the Chance to win.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, Silverdale, WA
I think I like Vortex 2 the best, but I really like your Dresdens & can't wait to make some.
ReplyDeleteButterfly dresdens...oh my gosh how cute!
ReplyDeleteI like vortex #2. Something about the little points on the ends of the wedges seems to set it off so nicely! And I like the polka fits as well. Red and white are so striking too! Great job! Would love to win - thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI adore those butterfly dresdans , and the vortex #2 is beautiful but hey they are all beautiful , thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi Debby! So wonderful to share this day with you today. The Modern Vortex #2 is stunning! I said, "WoW that is totally cool!" out loud. hee,hee,hee.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
Those butterfly designs are beautiful. I would have to say that design 1 is the one I like better. Thanks for giving such inspiration pieces!
ReplyDeleteDebbie - WoW! Love #2 just slightly more than #1! I've been wanting to make a dresden quilt, you have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteWoW WoW WoW Debby! Love the Dresdens especially the Vortex #2. I can't wait to try that technique!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Vortex #2! That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow...it's like choosing between cheesecake or brownies...lol. After looking and looking, I choose #2 as my favorite variation. They're both stunning but there's a special oomph to this one (for me, at least). Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely spellbound by Vortex. Words fail me.
ReplyDeleteLove your dresdens! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteStunning!May I withdraw my entry for tomorrow?? LOL, after seeing this I'm a little embarrassed to show mine. Red & White is always a classic and Vortex is a great name.
ReplyDeleteGmama Jane
OMG! What a great way to start off a challenge - your dresdens are AMAZING! I love both vortex - but #2 would have to be the FAV! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat designs and beautiful quilting. I love them both, but I would vote for #2. I really like the butterfly pattern as I am partial to butterflies. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThat would have to be # 2,love those dots,also really like the daisy runner.
ReplyDeleteThis is a no-brainer, I love Vortex #2. I have never been interested in the Dresden Plate block until I saw the Vortex #2. It's now on my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Beth
Wow...some many wonderful ideas. I really like the triangle instead of a circle in the middle. What an awesome idea. Simple but awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love your Dresdens! The Vortex I like the most is the second or one on the bottom. They are beautiful. Of course, I'm partial to red. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful but think I am most partial to your "happy accident" butterflies though the runner is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI like the second Vortex design best...the butterflies are great too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love #2. Like you, I've always been fascinated by the original Vortex and one day hope to make something like it.
ReplyDeleteI like both vortex designs. Please don't make me choose. What s great way to dresden. And I didn't roll my eyes ... I love math!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful creations. I love the butterflies. My pick would be Vortex #2. I love the way the dots make the dresden vortex pop.
ReplyDeleteI like Vortex # 2 the best. I also love the Butterfly blocks. Thank you for sharing and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteVortex 2 is my favorite, it is unique thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love love love the vortex #2. That is beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAll of your contributions are wonderful, but the vortex designs are stupendous. Great job.
ReplyDeleteVortex #2! And I would love to know the secret about the "not intruding" optical illusion.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dresdens!
Sheri
I loved seeing all the Dresden's...Vortex 2 was my favorite...and I am still a little crossed-eyed from the Crazy vortex!!! Such a great job!
ReplyDeleteOh no...I can't choose...I love them both!! What beautiful work :o)
ReplyDeleteI love them all. My favorite is #2. I think having it on point makes it so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOhh, ohh, ohhh! I really love your Vortex #2.... Thank you so much for offering your pattern and intructions as a giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to us all!
Wow, that Vortex quilt is one of my faves from the Red & White display in NY last year. Amazing - and a great inspiration for both your blocks. I love the 2nd one. Haha, and don't you love how mistakes are really inspiration in disguise? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, definitely #2. The vortex dresdens are too cool! Thanks for sharing and hopping with us :o)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Vortex #2!
ReplyDeleteI have done Grandma's Garden with ties. I like #2 but it was a difficult choice. Amazing
ReplyDeleteVortex is my favorite because I love the dotted fabric.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your vortex blocks are wonderful but I'm voting for Vortex 2. Something about those little points on the ends caught my eye. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYOU are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! Debbie, I love your Dresdens especially the vortex!
ReplyDeleteLove your butterflies!
ReplyDeletelove your dresdens! the vortex #1 is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe second Vortex with that NOT intruding white, that's my favorite. I'll be looking forward to that tutorial, as that is something I've been wanting to do since I saw it on someone else's quilt this summer. Love the butterflies, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Debby! I think number two is my favorite. Love the red and white and also how the white points disappear into the background! Genius!! Thanks for sharing. First time to your blog but will for sure be coming back.
ReplyDeleteVortex 2 for me! Both actually but the points + dots in the 2nd one are alive!
ReplyDelete