Table Of ContentTable of Contents 1. Expanding and Exploring the Dresden Plate quilt block 2. The Basics of the Dresden Wedge & Plate a. Tools & Supplies b. Fabric Choices c. Planning and Cutting Wedges 3. Dresden Plate Edges and Centers a. Edge Variations b. Dresden Center c. Dresden Block Edges: Construction Steps d. Putting It All Together 4. Dresden 201: Pieced Designs a. Strip-Set Piecing b. Adding Single Fabric Wedges c. Single-Wedge Piecing 5. There's More to Be Done a. Layered Blocks b. Partial Blocks c. Borders d. Extending the Size of the Wedge e. Repurposed Fabrics f. Fun Ideas for Using Dresden Plates: Quilts, Raffles, Block of the Month, Exchanges, Sew-alongs, Round Robins 6. Gallery 7. Everything You Need To Know a. Trouble Shooting b. Glossary c. Clipping Tool for Chain Piecing d. Pressing bar e. Center Placement Tool f. Centering Tool for Points 8. Template Patterns 9. Resources
SynopsisEmbrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes (2"-9 1/2"), and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colors for each wedge. * Choose one block to start, then diversify with endless Dresden possibilities* Take a trip to the museum with an extensive gallery full of beautiful photos* Exercise your creativity and learn new quilting skills, Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes (2"-9 1/2"), and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colors for each wedge. - Choose one block to start, then diversify with endless Dresden possibilities- Take a trip to the museum with an extensive gallery full of beautiful photos- Exercise your creativity and learn new quilting skills, Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes (2"-9 1/2"), and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colors for each wedge., Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes (2"-9 1/2"), and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colors for each wedge. Choose one block to start, then diversify with endless Dresden possibilities Take a trip to the museum with an extensive gallery full of beautiful photos Exercise your creativity and learn new quilting skills