Dresden Plate Block with round edges

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07-01-2017, 07:42 AM

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kat13

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

One can buy super light weight Pellon interfacing - either fusible or not fusible - to face the units.

This is what I do also, MSQC has a you tube video, I'm trying to remember the
The name.. Maybe x's and 0's, no it's the orange peel quilt!
I like the idea of using dryer sheets!

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07-01-2017, 10:31 AM

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roserips

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I have used a water soluble product like Solve sewed around then cut a slit and turned so now all your curves are tucked under ( you can also use pinking shears to trim out ) making very nice smooth curved edges that you can then applique to your back ground by hand or machine. When washed the solve dissolves leaving no extra weight to your quilt. Hope that this helps you out.

07-02-2017, 05:38 AM

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Wanabee Quiltin

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When I appliqued a Dresden Plate before onto my background fabric, it was easy as it had a pointed edge and I knew I was keeping that particular quilt (Vintage fabric plates bought on Ebay). This time it is reproduction fabric, only 12 plates, and I think it will be given away. I bought 2 small kits at a quilt store and although they are lovely, I want to do this very simple and easy. All the ideas here are good, now to get going.

07-02-2017, 10:04 PM

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maryellen2u

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Originally Posted by Faintly Artistic

You could put your background fabric on the Dresdens with right sides facing, then machine sew around your circle. Pull them apart in the middle and cut the excess fabric from the center leaving a seam allowance. Then flip it right side out. Just be careful not to cut through your Dresdens. Should give you a perfect circle.

I think I understand what you are saying. Would this work also if my Dresden blades have the point on them? Would there be a need to top-stitch by hand or machine after I turned it? When I trim the fabric off then I just finish as usual, right? Is there a u-tube or tutorial about this? Now I have something to think about when I'm going to sleep tonight. Thank you!