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

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08-21-2011, 04:58 AM

#51

chamby

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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler

Just thought I'd mention how very cool and fun the easy dresden tool is. Last night when hubby had the kids at ball practice, I thought for once I was just going to sit down and sew something fun. Picked out some fun fabric from my scraps, and put together a dresden plate block (wanted to try one like forever!). It was SO easy, and I truly enjoyed the process. I still need to applique it, but wanted to say how easy it was. I'm thinking of doing a whole quilt now, with nice big 'blank' blocks in between for some nice handquilting. Now I have to remember how to applique (haven't done it for so long!).

p.s. btw, I used the 4 1/2" mark on the tool & a 13" block for this little project.

Well, I wanted to share. If you have one of these in your closet, I encourage you to give it a try! :mrgreen:

I have one and loved it. I will be using mine to make a new Christmas table runner for this year.

08-21-2011, 05:13 AM

#52

cjaye44

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I have one and love using it!!

08-21-2011, 05:30 AM

#53

Linda1

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I've used mine and love it.

08-21-2011, 05:58 AM

#54

Nolee

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I just got my template a few weeks ago and you've inspired me to make my next new quilt :) If it is as easy as you say, I might just make this one for ME!!!!!!!

08-21-2011, 06:01 AM

#55

buddy'smom

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Very pretty, love the dresden plate.

08-21-2011, 06:03 AM

#56

Jordan

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I have had this tool for a "few" years and just didn't try it as of yet but you have given me a great inspiration to do so. Right now I am working on an english paper piecing dresden plate. It is a time consuming project but I am hand sewing the dresden plate onto the background block and working on it in the evenings while watching TV. Love the dresden plate pattern.

08-21-2011, 06:12 AM

#57

Happy Linda

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I've been wanting that to make a dresden. Now it's first on my list. Thanks

08-21-2011, 06:32 AM

#58

rosalia856

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I had a 50% coupond off for JoAnn's and I love the pattern so I picked it up and now I am in love with it. My DSIL gave me 18 fat quarters to make a quilt . And now I am going to make myself a quilt using the dresden tool. Happy quilting! :-D

08-21-2011, 06:38 AM

#59

Sewfine

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I have been looking for a dresden tool for months. Where did you find yours' at?

08-21-2011, 06:57 AM

#60

nanakathy

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I did one of these blocks and was also amazed at how easy it was-put mine on a denim tote bag-thinking of making tote bags like this with Christmas dresden squares