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is there any difference in dresdan plate templates

is there any difference in dresdan plate templates

Old 01-14-2011, 09:36 AM
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i am new to quilting and want to do a dresdan quilt pattern is there any difference in the templates and if so which one would i need for a 12 inch finshed block.and is some easier to use than others
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:41 AM
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The EZ Dresden Ruler lets you cut blades for different sizes.

On the Quilt in a Day website

http://quiltinaday.com/theater/library.html

you can watch a video on Dresden Plates. It's under Egg Money Quilts.

There is also a good video on Missouri Star Quilt Company

http://tutorials.missouriquiltco.com/

It is under Introduction to Quilting.
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:45 AM
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There are different sizes and shapes of the dresden block-I can send you a great pattern (e-mailed) I made a number of years ago and posted a pic of it on this board a few months ago. It isn't hard-I simply made the template out of clear plastic. PM me if you need a pattern. The blocks finish at 12 3/4" and the finished quilt measures 67 3/4" square. It does have some border applique, but that could be optional if you just want a plain border.
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Here's a link to my post on the Dresden Plate I've been working on the past couple of weeks.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89035-1.htm

This is my first Dresden Plate also...I'm finding I really like the template and method that I'm using so far. (There are links in my post to both.)

Can't wait to see pics of yours too!
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Some of the blades will be pointed, some squared off and then you stitch them to make the points before sewing them together...
Some are made with a hole in the center for a round center piece, others are sewn without... :D:D:D
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Old 01-14-2011, 02:28 PM
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thanks everyone for the information i am watching some little how to videos and reading how to links all informations is welcomed
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