Dresden Plate Tutorial
12-06-2010, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by patimint
Thanks for the tute. looks so much easier than the rounded top, and I think it looks nicer too. Unfortunately I have an almost finished dresden plate quilt with rounded tops. I didn't make it, just completing the few plates that are missing. I found it at a thrift shop.
12-07-2010, 03:36 AM
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Hi there, I also felt a bit frustrated with the circles on the dresden plate so decided to see what one would look like with an octagonal centre. I have always been a very symmetrical person and feel that circles don't always look exactly round no matter how careful we are. The octagon with it's eight sides is very easy to position, especially on a dresden plate made with 16 pieces as each point matches every second seam or half way betweeen the seams, which ever you prefer. The dresden plate with it's peaked edges then matches really well with the peaks on the octagonal centre. Just had to try one and I loved it. I am a convert since then. Just love perfect corners. Gleniveve
12-07-2010, 03:47 AM
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Sounds very interesting can you post a pic ???
Originally Posted by Gleniveve
Hi there, I also felt a bit frustrated with the circles on the dresden plate so decided to see what one would look like with an octagonal centre. I have always been a very symmetrical person and feel that circles don't always look exactly round no matter how careful we are. The octagon with it's eight sides is very easy to position, especially on a dresden plate made with 16 pieces as each point matches every second seam or half way betweeen the seams, which ever you prefer. The dresden plate with it's peaked edges then matches really well with the peaks on the octagonal centre. Just had to try one and I loved it. I am a convert since then. Just love perfect corners. Gleniveve
12-07-2010, 07:24 AM
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I love this and thanks for the clear instructions. I do not own and cannot find a dresden ruler where i live in SA. Is there any other way i can measure the angles with a normal inch quilting ruler. Would appreciate assistance here. :P
12-07-2010, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Cuddly Quilter
I love this and thanks for the clear instructions. I do not own and cannot find a dresden ruler where i live in SA. Is there any other way i can measure the angles with a normal inch quilting ruler. Would appreciate assistance here. :P
3 1/2" across the top
1" across the bottom
total length of this ruler is 10" --Mark the template/ruler every 12" going up the length. For the 3 1/2" blade, you make the cut at thel 3 1/2" length.
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12-07-2010, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Originally Posted by Cuddly Quilter
I love this and thanks for the clear instructions. I do not own and cannot find a dresden ruler where i live in SA. Is there any other way i can measure the angles with a normal inch quilting ruler. Would appreciate assistance here. :P
3 1/2" across the top
1" across the bottom
total length of this ruler is 10" --Mark the template/ruler every 12" going up the length. For the 3 1/2" blade, you make the cut at thel 3 1/2" length.
Thank you so very much. I have noted the measurements and will make a template from an ex-ray. Really appreciate your kindness.
Karen ♥
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