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    Old 06-12-2011, 10:06 PM
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    Beautiful..
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    Old 06-12-2011, 10:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by mzmama
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    Originally Posted by LoriEl
    I love it! and you say it is easy?
    Thank you. Yes, it is quite easy. There are two templates in the magazine that you cut out and tape together to give you the wedge size. Put that on top of 8 pieces of fabric and cut around it with a rotary cutter. Do this a second time, only remember to use only 7 of those wedges for a total of 15.

    Straight line sewing each wedge to another in pairs of two, then four, then attaching all those together. Once that's done, layer your batting, backing and top together and pin, sewing around 1/4" from the outer edge. When finished, cut off excess batting and backing, clip inner and outer curves then pull everything through the center hole.

    Then, cut your circle (from the template) for the center hole, face it with fusible interfacing (ala Eleanor Burns), then fuse and applique it down to the center. Do whatever quilting you wish, then you're done. I did it over the weekend. A nice, fairly quick and nice on your budget gift for someone. :thumbup:

    You did a tute and didn't know it....
    Only thing missing are the templates :(

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    Hi Sibyl,

    It seems like this topper finished at around 26" across. You could use just about any dresden or wedge ruler that would give you that approximate measurement taking into consideration the circle in the middle that was about 6" finished, I think - making the height of the wedge around 10".

    I did mention which magazine this pattern is from in my first post. If you're not able to locate a free pattern online or from a friend, you can always buy a back issue from "Quilt" magazine.
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    Old 06-12-2011, 10:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Wanted to mention that it is beautiful. That would be perfect for gifts. I could see it in Christmas colors, fall colors, spring, you get the idea. Would be wonderful. Got my brain a going.

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    Thank you. I am planning more for gifts and for myself, too. Easy and fairly quick, too. :thumbup:
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    Old 06-13-2011, 12:39 AM
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    Very nice!! I love the fabrics you selected too. I think all experienced quilters have made a mistake like that once or twice, whether we admit it or not.
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    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by mzmama
    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by LoriEl
    I love it! and you say it is easy?
    Thank you. Yes, it is quite easy. There are two templates in the magazine that you cut out and tape together to give you the wedge size. Put that on top of 8 pieces of fabric and cut around it with a rotary cutter. Do this a second time, only remember to use only 7 of those wedges for a total of 15.

    Straight line sewing each wedge to another in pairs of two, then four, then attaching all those together. Once that's done, layer your batting, backing and top together and pin, sewing around 1/4" from the outer edge. When finished, cut off excess batting and backing, clip inner and outer curves then pull everything through the center hole.

    Then, cut your circle (from the template) for the center hole, face it with fusible interfacing (ala Eleanor Burns), then fuse and applique it down to the center. Do whatever quilting you wish, then you're done. I did it over the weekend. A nice, fairly quick and nice on your budget gift for someone. :thumbup:

    You did a tute and didn't know it....
    Only thing missing are the templates :(

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    Hi Sibyl,

    It seems like this topper finished at around 26" across. You could use just about any dresden or wedge ruler that would give you that approximate measurement taking into consideration the circle in the middle that was about 6" finished, I think - making the height of the wedge around 10".

    I did mention which magazine this pattern is from in my first post. If you're not able to locate a free pattern online or from a friend, you can always buy a back issue from "Quilt" magazine.
    Thanks for the info. I have a dresden ruler, but it is only 7 or 8 inches, I'll just extend it to the 10 inches, and then round it out. I can do that easily. Thanks for the info.

    Sibyl
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:38 AM
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    very nice...pretty
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:41 AM
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    Beautiful. Great job. Love Dresden plate
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    Old 06-13-2011, 03:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by mzmama
    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by LoriEl
    I love it! and you say it is easy?
    Thank you. Yes, it is quite easy. There are two templates in the magazine that you cut out and tape together to give you the wedge size. Put that on top of 8 pieces of fabric and cut around it with a rotary cutter. Do this a second time, only remember to use only 7 of those wedges for a total of 15.

    Straight line sewing each wedge to another in pairs of two, then four, then attaching all those together. Once that's done, layer your batting, backing and top together and pin, sewing around 1/4" from the outer edge. When finished, cut off excess batting and backing, clip inner and outer curves then pull everything through the center hole.

    Then, cut your circle (from the template) for the center hole, face it with fusible interfacing (ala Eleanor Burns), then fuse and applique it down to the center. Do whatever quilting you wish, then you're done. I did it over the weekend. A nice, fairly quick and nice on your budget gift for someone. :thumbup:

    You did a tute and didn't know it....
    Only thing missing are the templates :(

    Sibyl
    Hi Sibyl,

    It seems like this topper finished at around 26" across. You could use just about any dresden or wedge ruler that would give you that approximate measurement taking into consideration the circle in the middle that was about 6" finished, I think - making the height of the wedge around 10".

    I did mention which magazine this pattern is from in my first post. If you're not able to locate a free pattern online or from a friend, you can always buy a back issue from "Quilt" magazine.
    Thanks for the info. I have a dresden ruler, but it is only 7 or 8 inches, I'll just extend it to the 10 inches, and then round it out. I can do that easily. Thanks for the info.

    Sibyl
    How do you do the extension? I have an eight inch ruler for dresdan. thanks cheryl :thumbup:
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    Old 06-13-2011, 04:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by emsgranny
    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by Essiescott
    Originally Posted by mzmama
    Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
    Originally Posted by LoriEl
    I love it! and you say it is easy?
    Thank you. Yes, it is quite easy. There are two templates in the magazine that you cut out and tape together to give you the wedge size. Put that on top of 8 pieces of fabric and cut around it with a rotary cutter. Do this a second time, only remember to use only 7 of those wedges for a total of 15.

    Straight line sewing each wedge to another in pairs of two, then four, then attaching all those together. Once that's done, layer your batting, backing and top together and pin, sewing around 1/4" from the outer edge. When finished, cut off excess batting and backing, clip inner and outer curves then pull everything through the center hole.

    Then, cut your circle (from the template) for the center hole, face it with fusible interfacing (ala Eleanor Burns), then fuse and applique it down to the center. Do whatever quilting you wish, then you're done. I did it over the weekend. A nice, fairly quick and nice on your budget gift for someone. :thumbup:

    You did a tute and didn't know it....
    Only thing missing are the templates :(

    Sibyl
    Hi Sibyl,

    It seems like this topper finished at around 26" across. You could use just about any dresden or wedge ruler that would give you that approximate measurement taking into consideration the circle in the middle that was about 6" finished, I think - making the height of the wedge around 10".

    I did mention which magazine this pattern is from in my first post. If you're not able to locate a free pattern online or from a friend, you can always buy a back issue from "Quilt" magazine.
    Thanks for the info. I have a dresden ruler, but it is only 7 or 8 inches, I'll just extend it to the 10 inches, and then round it out. I can do that easily. Thanks for the info.

    Sibyl
    How do you do the extension? I have an eight inch ruler for dresdan. thanks cheryl :thumbup:
    I am going to put it on a piece of paper and draw it out further til I get the length I need. Then take a drinking glass or something similar to round it off. Then I'll use it as a template. Similar to how our fore-mothers did. For the circle, I will find a saucer or such to use as a template to draw around.

    I think at times we think we have to go get all the new fan-dangled gadgets to do things. When sometimes we just need the measurements and make do with what we have. I was just needing the dimensions and now I can make my own. Can't wait to try one.

    Sibyl
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    Old 06-13-2011, 08:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by QM
    Very nice!! I love the fabrics you selected too. I think all experienced quilters have made a mistake like that once or twice, whether we admit it or not.
    Gee thanks, I feel so much better now. LOL Being in a hurry didn't help, either. :roll: :oops:
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