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Quilting: Dresden Plate block
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Dresden Plate block

Dresden Plate block

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Dresden Plate block

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

Instructions

Cut exactly by ruler--really helps to have Dresden tool for this block, Sew exactly 1/4" seams .. not scant.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Whimsical, Mod, Traditional, Funky, Classic, Retro / Vintage, Casual


Materials

Various fabrics, scissors, rotary cutter, mat, rulers, Dresden plate tool, fusible webbing, sewing machine, thread

What was your inspiration?

I am making a quilt that has blocks of my favorite things and the Dresden Plate is my favorite quilt block ever. I did use the Craftsy BOM pattern for this block.

What are you most proud of?

That the circle laid flat after I sewed it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

To get a Dresden Plate tool to cut by. Take your time and cut very carefully. Sew an exact 1/4" seam, not scant so your plate will lie flat when done.
If you like things, put them on paper and make a quilt. It's fun !!!!

 

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saxostamper on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Brilliant, love this
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you !! :)
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colours!
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
2strings on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great fabrics - so colorful! Working with circles can be tricky, but this is just perfect!!
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi, I WISH I had used a Dresden tool with my Sunflower Babies quilt. I had an awful time getting those circles to come out right. I'm never going to make another Dresden Plate quilt without that tool. Thank you !!
Damsel on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This dresden came out beautiful! Love the colors!
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you ! These colors are from the $1 fat quarter sale I went to last week. I really stocked up and I might go back and get more before July runs out.
Sew4joy on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful, thanks for the advice, I may do mine today
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! When you do make it please post it so I can see it. I LOVE any Dresden plate block.