Quilting: Dresden Plates
Intermediate | 50 min 12 sec
Introduction
00:29
Materials
02:17
Creating A Dresden Plate
05:37
05:52
06:32
13:53
Composition and Variations
09:39
05:53
Taught by Kathy Doughty
Explore this classic quilting block that works equally well with traditional or contemporary fabrics. The blades and center of the block are made separately and then attached to the background fabric, so you can experiment with different fabrics and placements. Kathy walks through a range of different fabric combinations to show the different effects. She also shows how to work with a wedge ruler, as well as offering a download to create your own template – and finally, Kathy teaches you how to applique the Dresden Plate onto background fabric and build it into a quilt.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • Fabric of your choice (half yard total)
  • sewing machine
  • iron and ironing board
  • straight sewing pins
  • all purpose sewing thread
  • quilting ruler
  • Dresden plate ruler template (in the PDF)
  • fabric scissors
  • seam ripper
  • chalk pencil
  • circle templates (in the PDF)
  • appliqué pins (optional)
  • toothpick
  • tin foil (optional)
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Use a wedge ruler or blade template
  • Use hand appliqué
  • Audition your fabric stash

What you’ll get:
  • A detailed lesson on how to applique the Dresden Plate onto background fabric
  • 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from quilter Kathy Doughty
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Quilting: Dresden Plates Reviews
379 users recommended this class to a friend
Sabrena Harris
I loved the color combinations used in the Dresden plates! I wouldn’t have considered the fabrics used yet they were quite beautiful and stunning! She helped me to rethink about fabric choices when making various blocks.
April 7, 2024
 
Sheila Robles
Very interesting. I like the way she describes fabrics as warm and cool rather than light, medium and darks. I think that it will help me in the future with the fabrics I pick.
More than 3 months ago
 
Brigitte Stern
Excellent instructions and design suggestions
More than 3 months ago