quiltingnd

Is that the same as a dresden plate?

nativetexan

Yes, i would say they are.

Tartan

There are different degrees of wedge rulers. As long as the wedges when sewn together form a circle, it doesn't matter how big they are.

evelyn5269

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.

Peckish

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.

PaperPrincess

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

dakotamaid

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.

Maureen NJ

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.

QuiltingByFiona

Gotta love a good wedge! Lol!

Maureen NJ

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!!