When I first made a Dresden plate table topper, I found a few things that made it easier for me, and Deb said I can share with the group. So, here are my minor additions to Deb's fabulous tute posted on the spring flowers thread.
I glued the paper onto a piece of plastic template and cut the long from corner to corner. .
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I cut the strips 4 wide and traced around them with a sharpie, the one called fine not extra find, and then cut down the middle of the line. I ended up not cutting the scoop out of the top because it really isn't neccessary with such a small piece.
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After folding the pieces together, I chain stitch them together to prevent the little knots and rat's nests that sometimes happen. When I get to the fold, back stitch one or two stitches so the point does not open when the turn the corner.
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Match the slanted edge and the long straight side, having pieces meet for a perfect corner. And press seams open, not to one side.
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