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Thanksgiving Projects

Dresden Turkeys
I'm sure I'm not the first quilter in history to see how easily a Dresden Fan or a Dresden Plate block can become a turkey.  They sure are cute!  And fusible applique techniques make this project an easy one for kids, too.

Dresden Turkey Table Runner table runner with 3 blocks: 44.5" x 23.5" approx. On this version, the setting triangles are the same color as the background fabric. table runner with 4 blocks: 57.5" x 23.5" approx. This version shows a setting triangle fabric that contrasts with the background fabric.

Dresden Turkey block 8" finished size I used feather stitch between the feathers & blanket stitch for the rest. click here for applique pattern (pdf)

  Table Runner Instructions
pdf pattern

	Navigating the Waters of Friendship pieced crib quilt finished size: 45.5" x 65.5" pdf pattern 10 pages, 189 kb skill level: advanced beginner-intermediate This quilt features the Ship block (also called the Mayflower block), the Crossed Canoes block (the only difficult part of this project!) and the Friendship Star block.  To me, these blocks best represented the first Thanksgiving.  Alternate color choices are shown below.
	Pattern tester Dena Twite made this twin size version, shown here without the final border showing.  Here's a close-up showing some of the lovely machine quilting.

 

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EQ (Electric Quilt) has several Dresden Fan and Dresden Plate blocks that will make great turkeys.

 
One block with corner triangles is approx. 11.5" square - a great size for the bib part of an apron or a jumper (adult size).

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