What an incredible summer it has been! As we close out the Dresden Summer Stitch Along, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single maker who joined us on this journey. From the very first Dresden Plate to the final embroidered circle, your creativity, enthusiasm, and shared progress have made this project truly special.
This Stitch Along has been a joyful collaboration between Susan Ache (@yardgrl60), Moda Fabrics, and Aurifil, and we are so grateful to have been part of it. A huge round of applause goes to Susan for her generosity in sharing her vision, patterns, and time with all of us—her creativity and passion for stitching continue to inspire in every way.
In case you missed anything along the way, we’re including the original schedule and post links below.
Dresden Summer SAL Pattern Reference Links
— June 18: Preview
— June 20: Week 1
— July 4: Week 2
— July 18: Week 3
— August 1: Week 4
— August 15: Week 5
— August 29: Week 6
— September 12: Finishing & Wrap-Up (YOU ARE HERE)
Although the official Stitch Along has come to an end, the celebration isn’t over! We’d love to continue seeing your finished quilts, in-progress shots, and every little detail that makes your project uniquely yours. Be sure to tag @yardgrl60, @aurifilthread, and @modafabrics and use #DresdenSummerSAL so we can cheer you on as you finish.
Thank you again for stitching with us this summer. Here’s to every block, every stitch, and the beautiful community that made this Stitch Along shine! ✨
Hi to all of you who’ve stayed with me the entire summer, and also to our new friends who’ve just joined the stitching party. I’m Susan Ache—yardgrl60 on Instagram if you want to take a quick peek.
Time… it either flies by or stands still, and somewhere in between, curve balls get thrown in to completely knock us off our game. On the first day of summer, we started a stitching project designed just for these months, releasing a new part of the puzzle every two weeks. But here’s the thing—it was never really a puzzle. It was simply some fun stitching you could take along with you or enjoy from your favorite comfy chair. And yes, we also gave you a pretty cool pattern if you wanted to stitch the full quilt.
I get it—priorities happen. You will never be judged here for keeping up, or even for starting. Summer, to me, is meant for a more laid-back approach, without all the heavy expectations of the rest of the year. Plus, it’s always steaming hot in my neck of the woods, and I’d much rather be inside with a stitching project than sweating it out outdoors.
So, with all that said, how many of you printed and played along from the very beginning? Who decided to print it out and hold onto it until the mood struck to stitch? And who tucked the project away for “later,” knowing it’ll be waiting whenever you’re ready? Every one of those answers is the right one. I’ve always said—and always will—that stitching is meant to be fun. There’s no time limit, no wrong way to do it. Stitch at your own pace, change up colors to the ones you love, and most of all, enjoy the process.
PATTERN LINKS:
— Quilt Pattern
— Week 1
— Week 2
— Week 3
— Week 4
— Week 5
— Week 6
I hope you’ve had a grand summer and enjoyed playing along with me, Aurifil, and Moda Fabrics on this fun project. Please keep posting and tagging us with your progress—we love cheering you on, and I promise you won’t find better cheerleaders than us in your corner. — Susan
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Dresden blocks or trying your hand at embroidery for the first time, this SAL is a project designed for joy, exploration, and a whole lot of summer stitching fun. Happy stitching, and thanks so much for joining us!