Dresden Plate block

[countrywench]

Evening all !
I been to my 1st quilt/craft show today . OMG im glad i didn't take any credit/debit cards with me ! It was like letting a kid loose in a candy store I got so many ideas and inspirations for future projects ..Bought 25 fat quarters ! And a large cutting mat ..And a few other bits and pieces including a Dresden cutting template ..My question is ..
How big do i need to cut the petals to sew it onto a 12 inch block ? The 12 inch blocks are being sewn together as part of a sampler quilt ..
Thank you !
Mindy
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[countrywench]

Wahhhhh aaaaaahhh Bump ! LOL !

[K. McEuen]

I think you would be ok with a 3.5 or 4" blade. The hole in the center is usually about 3 inches across and you don't want the plate to come all the way to the edges of the 12" square.

[Musical_Starling]

Someone posted that a while back (I'm sorry, I don't remember who! But thank you whoever you are!) and I saved it because I knew it would come in handy for just such an occasion

Click it to make it bigger, tells you what size blade goes with what size block.

[HdWench]

Wow Dee, this is GREAT info!!! *bumping up*

[Lissau]

Layer Cake Dresden Plate Template from MSQC

http://missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/5139

[bkthomas]

I like that chart that Dee posted - had never seen that before - just don't think I would cut that corner that close though!!!

[Musical_Starling]

I like that chart that Dee posted - had never seen that before - just don't think I would cut that corner that close though!!!

I had the same thought! lol I do clip the corner a little, but I do leave a LITTLE fabric behind! Jeez Louise! lol

[countrywench]

Someone posted that a while back (I'm sorry, I don't remember who! But thank you whoever you are!) and I saved it because I knew it would come in handy for just such an occasion


Click it to make it bigger, tells you what size blade goes with what size block.

OMG thats awesome Dee !
Thank you so much
Hugsssss
Mindy
xx