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Joan in AK 07-28-2016 06:02 AM

Dresden Plate Quilt block ?
 
I want to make a Dresden plate quilt with my Dresden plates having the rounded tops. I have templates, but was looking for easy ways to turn under the seam allowance on the rounded part. Would appreciate any tips.
Thanks

Geri B 07-28-2016 06:07 AM

Check out Eleanor burns technique using interfacing on that rounded top....

Tartan 07-28-2016 06:09 AM

I gave done it by cutting myself a ironing template out of card stock. I slipped the cardboard behind the scallop and pressed the edge over and then removed the cardboard.

humbird 07-28-2016 06:25 AM

I did mine as Tartan suggests, but "painted" a line of starch on the fabric around the scallop and ironed dry. . Worked well. I think Eleanor Burns method looks very easy also.

ManiacQuilter2 07-28-2016 06:38 AM

Tartan said it the way I did it and I think it is the same technique that EB uses

Joan in AK 07-28-2016 06:54 AM

Where would I find EB's method? Does she use interfacing for the whole block or just the top?

Kitsie 07-28-2016 07:01 AM

Me too, out of heat resistant template plastic. My "blades" were big enough that I did not need to clip the curve very much.

RST 07-28-2016 08:00 AM

I do a variation of EB's way -- water soluble interfacing so there is no added bulk ultimately.

Jordan 07-29-2016 12:04 PM

I made a dresden plate with rounded top blades and I used the english paper method. It was a fun thing to do as I sat watching TV or traveling to made the blades. Good luck on your search but I really like the way Tartan suggested.

Becky's Crafts 07-30-2016 05:27 PM

I used a rounded piece of glossy cardboard for the rounded tops, made slits to ease the bulk, put a tiny dot of Elmer's washable glue on each tip, then ironed it to the glossy side and pressing dries that little bit of glue so you can pull it off the cardboard in a few minutes & press it on its own to sharpen the curve.


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