I just did my first ones. My sister gave me my Daddy's ties when he passed away. He was in realestate and had lots. It took 12 ties ends for each. I made a pillow for each of my sisters and will soon be mailing them to them. If you don't have any old ties, go to Good Well and they are cheap. Try a pillow. Don't have to worry about the points because they are finished. Took part of the tie for the center. I am going to try the small ends next. I am so proud of them I want to try a blanket out of the scrap material I have. But first my DH's grandmother left me several put together, I just need to finish the points and put them on the material. So much to do and lots of time.

I just finished 6 Dresden "wheels" yesterday. It was surprisingly easy. I can't believe I was intimidated to try it, but you'll be amazed at how simple it really is. It's a beautiful pattern.

I am really looking forward to doing this..I fell in love with this pattern when I saw it :-D .Thank you all for the wonderful advice and help..

There are a number of Dresden Plate rulers on the market. The number of blades per plate is determined by the angle of the blade.

Go to YouTube (http://www.youtube.com) and search for "dresden plate" and you will find videos describing how to use many different rulers and ideas for Dresden Plate blocks.

Linda Franz has Inklingo collections for both applique AND pieced Dresden Plate blocks. She even has a little book with oodles of ideas for different styles of Dresden Plate blocks.

http://www.inklingo.com/shop/dresden-plate-quilt/19

If you click on the various collections, you will see more detailed information on the shapes and design possibilities. I am not affiliated with this product, but I am saving up my pennies to get one of these collections :-).

i went to youtube and clicked on the missori quilt.com and she done an illistration..it helped me out alot..i have just about completed mine..very easy to do!

I've made this quilt and think the pointed pattern is so much easier and quicker than the rounded blade. Good luck...

Missouri Star quilt has a nice tutorial

Thanks for the lurlineg link. Am definitely going to try this in a short time.

I love the Lurlineg tute.

I am almost done with my Dresden. I used the pointed blades with imitation 30's fabric on a marbeled royal blue background. It was so much fun to do, I am really getting excited about applique. If you use monofiliment thread there are some hints on this board that will really help. Just a question, are the "plates" called something else when they have points? Have fun with your quilt, be sure and post pictures.