Mini Dresden plate

[Lovebugswoman]

Hi all,
So I'm making a mini Dresden plate table runner and my inside circle looks way too big. The fabric is Chance of Flowers by Sandy Gervais.
dresden plate two and a half inch blades.jpg

[Lisapc]

Re: Mini Dresden plate

I think there are too many blades there. You need BKthomas, she is the Dresden Queen.

[bkthomas]

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That will change once you have sewn it! I personally take a fat 1/4' seam allowance because I like the hole to be smaller.....consistency is the key!
Can't wait to see it done!
Warning...they are addictive


20=perfect!

[NanaB]

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I agree with BKT. Please be sure to post a picture once you have sewn the blades together. Can't wait to see it!

[bubba]

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I can't wait to see this either!!! I just don't understand how it's going to shrink down enough....but the wizard has spoken, so it must be true!

[bkthomas]

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I can't wait to see this either!!! I just don't understand how it's going to shrink down enough....but the wizard has spoken, so it must be true!

Taking a bow but I don't really deserve the title......There are others on here that are way better than I am.....I just yik yak about it more than they do!
I L O V E doing Dresdens and I love being called the Queen.....I just need to let you know and acknowledge that I am not the best.

[Jen7]

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Trust what bk says, it will shrink some once the blades are sewn together. I will say I'm not sure if it's just an optical illusion, but it seems like it could be too many blades for their length?...

[ILove2quilt]

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I can't wait to see it.

[bkthomas]

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Wonder if she has sewn it yet! Can't wait to see....

[Jean Sewing Machine]

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Kathy, throw in Snoopy/Peanuts with the dresden plates, and you really are the Dresden Queen! Every time I see Snoopy fabric, I think of you!

[bkthomas]

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Snoopy_Woodstock.gif
Awwww....Thanks Jean!

[Lovebugswoman]

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They came together nicely so now I have 3 done and I'm just deciding what the background fabric, inner circles and boarder should be. So they are going to be flowers. I decide that I wanted it to be a wall hanging so I'm making the Dresden to be flowers with stems and leaves.
Here's my progress to date.
After123.jpgChain Piecing.jpgcream background.jpgPink background.jpgStep 1.jpgStep 2.jpgAfter123.jpgBlue Background.jpg

[K. McEuen]

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They look great! I like them on the coral/red/pink/salmon colored background - not exactly sure what color it is, but they show up so nicely on it, much better than on the white or even the blue.

[bkthomas]

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That is going to be sew pretty! Nice job!!!

[DMac]

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These are looking pretty, can't wait to see them as flowers.