My very first Dresden - a work in progress...

[Emmari]

I was supposed to go into town, buy batting and finally quilt all the things UFO
- and then I took a moment to just check into that black and white fan-thread...

Well, with no ruler and very little experience with your kind of measurements
I made a template, ironed some remnants + a couple of scraps and did this.
There are 21 parts so obviously the ruler I now have ordered will come in handy! LOL

On the other hand:
If I wanted to make a given size plate couldn't I fold a circle, cut a wedge and
snip the top straight and then add seam allowance?

I just placed my very first Dresden on a bit of fabric
and ditto with the wee center I cut out to test if the color would be right.

The jury is still out on that one..

Hugs from Eva Mari

[Loonwatcher]

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Eva Mari, would love to see it. For some reason the picture didn't come out

[Emmari]

Re: My very first Dresden - a work in progress...

I know, - I had forgotten that I did something else after copying the URL... *Blush...* It is fixed now!

Hugs from me

[jrchapman]

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Gorgeous! That background fabric is just perfect, the little drummer boys are so cute.

[Emmari]

Re: My very first Dresden - a work in progress...

Thank you so much, - I really enjoyed dresdening!
I took the measurements from the thread and it truly turned out A LOT bigger than expected...
I blame all you wonderful quilters for inspiring me away from the straight and narrow... LOL

Hugs from Eva Mari

[bakermom]

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Very pretty!

[pdjewelrylady]

Re: My very first Dresden - a work in progress...

001.jpgHAHA!!!! yep - be very very careful - now that you know how to make them.... they become very addicting..... see the 6 (3 large and 3 tiny) in my avatar pic? those are the first ones i made last year about this same time of year and now i have hundreds in all different sizes and color sets!!

[Marebear]

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That is very pretty! I like the center color, it goes great. I have had the ruler for awhile and need to try it out - perhaps this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

[novice quilter]

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I love it. I have the dresden ruler, just haven't done one yet. I am going to soon though.

[Loonwatcher]

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Eva Mari and Suzi, these are beautiful. Love the colors.

[Emmari]

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Thank you all so much! I loved the plate you made, Suzi! <3

I ordered the ruler that was today's deal + the binding tool + two charm packs and some other stuff..
Now I only have to figure out what 71 points mean..

Hugs from me

PS: I chose the fabric I tested ( in the middle there ), cut template and ironed and all + basted.
Now to what to put behind in that block...

[RFREE]

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I liked yours so much I just ordered me the ruler. I can't wait to try this. Yours looks wonderful for your first one!! Great job.

[tamsterg7]

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I love your dresden - the colors are great. You will LOVE that little dresden ruler - it is one of the best tools I have - makes the job super easy and quick!

[patticakes]

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Love your dresden plate! You will love the ruler, it's a very versatile tool. I made a tumbler quilt with mine too.

[Angela Ryerse-Multhaupt]

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Love it! Great job, and nice colors too!