I also have some Dresdens I got at eBay. The fabric looks like 30s or 40s. They were all hand sewn but some were off a little on either the cutting or sewing and don't lie flat. So it will require a little re-sewing. I plan to applique mine using a machine blind hem stitch. Might use the invisible thread. They were turned under at the edges using black thread but I might just consider this the basting and pull it out after I aqqlique. Haven't decided yet. I also have to get some fabric for the center circles. This is a project I'm excited about but it's down the list a bit. I have at least three other quilts that I really need to get done before I can start. I'm thinking I might work on flattening the plates as a hand stitching project before I start the actual quilt construction.