Home > Classes > Quilting > BlocksQuilting: Dresden Plates

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.

• 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