Dresden Plate Quilt Block Template Set

One template set. Dozens of Dresden Plate Quilt Blocks!

The Dresden Plate is one of the most loved traditional quilt blocks, and this set of 6 Dresden templates lets you make it your way. Cut 8, 12 and 16 petal Dresden Plates, open-centered Dresden Rings, mini Dresdens and even tumblers — all from one set of rulers.

And now there's a new way to use them: finish the inside edge of the shape for a crisp, open-center Dresden that gives this classic block a fresh, modern look. I call these Dresden Ring Quilt Blocks! Keep reading to find Dresden Plate quilt patterns to teach you how to use these rulers to make your next quilt.

What you can make:

• Classic Dresden Plates with 8, 12 or 16 petals (11–12 inch finished)
  
• NEW: Finished-center Dresden Rings — clean inside edges, no appliqué circle required
• Mini Dresden Plates cut from narrow strips
• Tumbler quilts from your smallest scraps

This set of Dresden Templates can do so many things!

Dresden Petals - Piece beautiful Dresden petals easily. Templates can produce 8 petal, 12 petal, and 16 petal Dresden Plates. Mix and match the templates to create dozens of Dresden Plate blocks that measure 11 - 12 inches in diameter.

New! The Dresden Template Set has been redesigned so you can cut petals from narrow strips and make mini Dresden Plates and Dresden Rings too!

You can also mix up the edge finishes of the petals with four different options - pointy, curved, straight, and fuse curve. This will change the effects and create even more Dresden Plate combinations!

Learn how to use all these Dresden Templates and see all the creative quilting potential by watching the following tutorials on how to piece Dresden Plate quilt blocks and Dresden Rings:

Tumblers - The Dresden Template set can also be used to cut Tumbler shapes to piece together to create unique quilts. With the new etched lines on the templates, you can cut even your smallest scraps into tumbler shapes! Arrange so the wide and narrow sides of the tumbler shape alternate to create a straight line. Piece together with a ¼ inch seam allowance to create rows of pieced tumbler shapes.

How to Use the Dresden Plate Templates:

1. Attach a grippy material like True Grips to the back (etched side) stop the template from slipping while you cut.

2. For Templates #1, #3, #5, cut a 5-inch strip of fabric, then cut out the petal shape, alternating the direction of the template to waste the least amount of fabric.

For the curved-edge templates (#2, #4, #6), cut a 5 1/4-inch strip of fabric, then cut out the straight sides of the petal shape, then the top curve carefully.

New! Cut shapes from narrower strips using the new etched lines on the templates.

Wishing you could make a Dresden Plate with a perfect appliqued circle in the middle? Click Here to find our Circle Template Set.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dresden Plate Template Set

How many templates come in this set?

This is a set of 6 Dresden templates to cut out the following shapes: 8 Petal Point, 8 Petal Curved, 12 Petal Pointy, 12 Petal Curved, 16 Petal Pointy, 16 Petal Curved.

What is the size of the finished Dresden Plate?

This depends on the edge finish on the petals. If you have pointy, straight, or curved petals, the finished Dresden Plate circle will measure 11-inches.

If you use fusible web on the curves, your finished Dresden Plate will measure 12-inches.

Can I use the templates for ruler quilting?

No. The Dresden Template Set has been designed to cut fabric. They should not be used for any other quilting purpose.

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