burchquilts

This is only kind of related but I just saw this & thought it was such a "wow" that I thought I'd share it. Below is a picture of a Dresden variation called "Tropical Leis" & the link to the blog where I found it. Isn't it downright yummy??? Yeah... I'm gonna have to make this one!

http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot...z-dresden.html

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Rhonda

I baste each petal under before I sew them together. Then I just top stitch them onto a background. I use a flat yoyo but you could baste under the inside end and topstitch that also.

I also like to use a herringbone stitch to sew along the edge and it catches all the raw edge without turning the edge under.

Rhonda

Where is it in the site? I couldn't find anything but a pic

liont

That's a refreshing one! Thanks.

franc36

I just finished doing the July Craftsy BOM Dresden Plate. I thought it was very easy; but the traditional block has the pointed petals. After seeing the pictures posted here, I want to try the curved petals. Thanks for all the information.

burchquilts

Did you have trouble getting your points pointy? Mine always seem kind of blunted. I've tried using a stiletto to poke the tips out but then they come unsewn. I just wondered if anyone else had this issue, too?

linda faye

I have only made the pointed Dresden blades. Have had no problem with the points doing it Jenny Doan and Craftsy teacher's way. Right sides together, sew across the wide end, barely snip the corner, turn, sharpen point gently with tip of scissors, make sure seam is centered and gently press blade.

Sounds difficult but truly it isn't.

winia

Will an ice cream cone stencil work?