JAM

I received a table topper from a friend that she would like to replace.(About 20 years old.) Does anyone know the name of this pattern? I would like to make one for her but I don't know how to attach the diamond points to the dresden plate. Is the y seam the way to attach?The tabletopper is a pointed dresden plate with diamond pieces coming from the dresden plate with 3 (small, med, large) diamonds coming from the spokes of the dresden spokes.
I have made the pointed dresden plate so have that part just don't know what to do next. Hope you can help.Thanks, JEANNE

Peckish

Can you post a picture or link?

JAM

Wish I could but my camera is on the frisz. The tabletopper fits on a 45 inch round table and measures about 42 inches.

jaciqltznok

I don't think we can offer much assistance/advice without seeing what it is you are trying to do! On a regular dresden plate the "plate" is appliques down, then the center is put on and appliqued down as well!

bakermom

a search for dresden variations came up with this:

http://inklingo.com/shop/quilts-with...87b8c7d8b9aacd

Maybe you can find a similar block to get you started.

Peckish

Here is a picture of what Jacquie was talking about, maybe it will help? When you're done assembling the plate, you applique it onto background fabric. You don't have to worry about Y seams, because you're not piecing it.

Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial for making Dresden Plates. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/10/...our-table.html.

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QuiltnNan

everything that the others said. to add... if you don't like all the bulk after appliqueing the dresden on the backing, you can cut out the backing behind the dresden.