making my own dresden template
 

I love the new cutting ruler for this but I cant afford it. So I am cheating and making my own. I looked at the ruler and its 8" long. I estimated the width is 3" across at the top but not sure about the bottom. Im thinking 1". After I figure this out I will cut out a cardboard piece and then figure out the cirlcle size afterwards. Does this sound accurate to those that make dresden plates?

I'm at work and my ruler is not but that does sound about right.

Or you could Google "dresden plate template" and see what's already out there, free and accurate. Here's one:

http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/medi...nTemplates.pdf

Thats why I love this QB! I knew there was an easy way but I couldnt find a free printable last night :) Its already printed and ready to cut. Thanks Peckish!

You're welcome! :thumbup:

Dresden plate templates can be a variety of sizes. If I were to make a template, I would start with a circle, decide how many sections I wanted, and use a compass to mark the sections accurately. Then when you cut out, remember to add the seam allowances.
There are a lot of free ones out there. I like to buy those things when I have a half off coupon.

Craftsy has a free BOM and the Dresden Plate is this months block.....they have two template sizes one for traditional
using a 4" blade and one for the modern using a 4-1/2" blade both are for 12" finished blocks...you can check it out at Craftsy/bom.com Hope this helps you Dawn It also has the circle template ...:)
Judy in Phx, AZ