If you haven't tried the easy dresden tool, you have to!

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08-20-2011, 02:21 PM

#31

pojo

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I have that tool and I like it too.
I love your colors.

08-20-2011, 02:41 PM

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pscott392

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Nice fabric. Will be a beautiful quilt. May have to invest in the easy dresden tool myself. Thanks for posting the picture.

08-20-2011, 02:51 PM

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LAB55

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Beautiful block !!! :thumbup:

08-20-2011, 03:05 PM

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luv-e

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I'm 'sew' glad you got to play today!!!!
A made a cat's body a few wks ago and now I want to go to MQC and make the Turkey with the dresden tool....
Nice work!!

08-20-2011, 03:09 PM

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Kristin in ME

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Oh, very cool. Pretty block. Does it also work to do rounded ends?

08-20-2011, 03:14 PM

#36

lukeje

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Has anyone ever used the dresdan plate to make a Christmas tree skirt? I would like to try it..Anyone know of a pattern for one? Thanks

08-20-2011, 03:16 PM

#37

annieshane

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sounds like we are on the road to many new dresden plate projects, me included.

08-20-2011, 03:21 PM

#38

newestnana

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I've never made a Dresden Plate but am getting inspired :-)

What is the technique? You cut each of the petals using the tool, and then sew them together? Then applique it to the square and applique a center circle on it?

08-20-2011, 03:51 PM

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Happy Treadler

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All you do is use the tool as a 'ruler' to cut each petal, then fold in half length wise, stitch 1/4" from top, snip the inside corner, flip it to the right side, and voila', a petal! Then just sew petals together and you've got a plate.

The nice thing about this project is I can make it any color I want (I've been on a purple kick lately, but nothing in my house is purple!), and I figure I'd finish the block with a border, hand quilt, and use it as a treadle/table cover in my sewing room. SEW what if it doesn't match, huh? It will add some bright and cheery colors to my room. :) Again, it is really easy and way too much fun a person should have on a Friday night alone.