wedge ruler
 

Is that the same as a dresden plate?

Yes, i would say they are.

I bought the "wedge template" off MSQC for her wedge star quilt. Don't know if a wedge ruler would have been the same or not. Can't wait to start the quilt and she has a video of it.

Agree. I have a 9° wedge ruler. I can use it to make a Dresden Plate quilt. 360 divided by 9 equals 40, so I would need to cut 40 wedges to make a DP block.

If you have a 10° ruler, then you'd need 36 wedges.

Also, the wedge rulers can be different lengths in addition to the different angles. Some are 8", and go up to 24".

Just draw out a circle and divide it first in half, than in half again and so on until you have the size of wedges you want. Than cut them apart and add 1/4 inch all around. :)

Agree. Also, be careful of the width of the narrower side as that determines the opening for the center circle of the DP. I.e. If it comes almost to a point, it will be a smaller opening.

Gotta love a good wedge! Lol!

Also, forgot to add that the traditional DP has 20 blades. 360 degrees divided by 20 = 18 degree. Some ruler jackets have the degree on them, some don't. That's my pet peeve. They should all have degrees and how many blades to make a circle and also how big the center circle will be!!