twocanbear

I don't know why I am having so much trouble but I am frustrated with the ruler.It is fast becoming the dreded dresden plate. I want to do a dresden plate that is not mounted on a block. I am trying to change the number of wedges. I would like larger wedges so I don't have to cut so many. Maybe I am just lazy and there is no such thing. Anyone have experience with this?

blueangel

think the ruler is wonderful.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I would say our member, Riversong, is pretty much a Dresden Plate expert. She makes table toppers by the dozens. If what you are trying to do can be done, she can probably tell you how. Look her up and check out her work.

chairjogger

OK,, former engineering person.. the angle of each wedge is really important.. good luck on an arbitrarily chosen wedge..

The ruler is your best bet.. I use a template that adjusts the length / size of wedge.

good luck !
Ell

clem55

I'd try cutting out a paper circle and folding it to get what you want. But then, I'm not too good at this sort of thing, but it "sounds" right.LOL

chairjogger

Perfect ! thanks for the reminder ! Days the ladies of the quilt bee works to this day !!

mytwopals

There are 360 degrees in a circle (plate). Divide 360 by the number of wedges you desire and that will give you the angle for each wedge. For instance, 360/12 = 30 degree wedge.

agdetrick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-H_OYu4QWM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJHqG...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97EM-...eature=related

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

twocanbear

I tried cutting a paper circle and deviding it but it didn't work for me, thanks anyway