The Dresden plate is one of those timeless blocks that never loses its charm, all those pretty segments fanning out from a central point. In this tutorial over on our Fabric Hut channel, Yvonne walks you through making Dresden plate blocks two lovely ways, with softly rounded petals and with crisp pointed blades, all built from strips.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- Petals and blades, both covered. Yvonne shows how to shape both the rounded petal edge and the sharp pointed blade, so you can choose the look you love, or try both, from the very same set of strips.
- From strips to a finished 12 inch block. She takes you right through cutting your two and a half inch strips, piecing the segments and bringing them together into a tidy twelve inch block, ready for quilts, pillows or all sorts of projects.
- Appliqué and pressing for a polished finish. She fixes the plate down with a neat blanket stitch and shares her pressing tips, along with a lovely three dimensional effect, for that considered, professional look.
Ready to fan out your own Dresden? Since it all starts from two and a half inch strips, have a peek at our strip rolls collection, where those precut strips are ready to become your petals and blades. We would love to see how yours turns out!
Are you team rounded petals or team pointed blades, or do you love a mix of both? Tell us in the comments. And if you have not already, subscribing to our channel means you will catch every new tutorial as soon as it lands.
