Utah Quilt Guild

  DRESDEN PLATE FLOWERS   First, I want to put a plug into finishing your UFOs/IQs. I shared the Dresden Plate center that I made in 2015. Well, I finished the quilt, yea. The feeling of finishing a quilt is great. We have heard the saying about “Finished is better than perfect.”   That is my motto. Here is a pic.   Second, I shared my favorite method of making circles. I was reminded of other methods when I was at the Crazy Quilters meeting in May when Kathryn Winterton taught Dresden Plates and mentioned another way of making center circles. Opps, I was remiss. I should have shared other techniques in making circles. To rectify that, here are other ways. The first one is the one Kathryn taught. Use a template that is made from light weight cardboard (cereal box), perfect circle, and/or freezer paper. Make the circle using any object like a cup to make a circle the size you want. The fabric needs to be ¼” or larger than the circle. Freezer paper works great as...

  DRESDEN FLOWERS We have discussed different Dresden Plates and how to make them. I love to look at all the Dresden variations. What we have not looked at is Dresden Flowers. When making these flowers, do not heavily starch fabric as it makes bulky seams so if you use starch, LIGHTLY starch. First, you will need templates. These can be made from cardstock, plastic, or layers of freezer paper. In the February Beeline, you will find some templates. Here are ones to use for flowers: Sunflower (12 ½”) Four Jelly Roll Strips (2.5 inches) in Yellow to Orange Shades A 5 inch square 10 degree Dresden template   Using a 10 degree template, measure from the top (widest top) down to the 3” line. From that, cut 36 plates from the strips, or fabric Chain stitch all plates along the tops. Trim top corner to reduce bulk. Turn and press Sew in pairs, from top to bottom with ¼ seam, press. Then in groups of four, press to side. Then in groups eight, then add one more for nine ...