Dresden Plate Block
This workshop-style class will focus on the traditional Dresden Plate patchwork block, made popular in the 1930s. We’ll play with various design options, learn to piece and baste the unique petal variations, and work on delicate appliqué both by machine and by hand. Students will learn various methods and options to make this block, and can mix-and-match their own preferences.
Class will result in one completed quilt block, minimum, size to be chosen by the student! You can make miniature blocks or large blocks, and make as many as you wish or have time for. Students will have help planning for a bigger project if desired.
Students should be very comfortable with accurate piecing and cutting –Â accurately piecing a circle is challenging! We may have to do some trial and error and fine-tuning with seam allowances to get good results.
Intermediate level sewing experience. Students should be very comfortable with accurate piecing and cutting –Â accurately piecing a circle is challenging!
Note about supplies: there are many ways to make a Dresden plate and infinite variations. You are going to be free to chose the method you would enjoy most, and create your own
project details. You might want to get the supplies with an asterisk on the list, ready for the first class, and then shop for the anything else you need between class 1 & 2, after you have made your project choices! Feel free to ask Julie directly if you have any questions about the supply list!
Fabrics:
– A pile of scraps or a minimum of three fat quarters*
– scrap fabric for practice (optional)
– Background fabric, amount to be determined by project plan, but a half yard will easily make one block.
Notions:
– sewing thread in a neutral color or two match your fabrics*
– Fabric glue pen*
– Acrylic Dresden Ruler*
– Fine hand-sewing needle
– 1/2 yard lightweight interfacing
– Reynolds freezer paper
– Medium weight cardstock