Modern dresden plate quilts

I finally decided to do it. I am making a temperature quilt for the year 2021. What is a temperature quilt? A temperature quilt can be a current or past documentation of the weather for a certain p…

Dresden Plates are classic quilt blocks that make quite a statement! Choosing colors and fabrics for these blocks is an important part of the quiltmaking process, as they add so much to the look of the quilt, creating many different looks by simply changing up the fabrics you use or tweaking the shape of the plate.

Are you starting to get bored with common and easy quilt patterns? Try creating one of these Dresden plate quilt pattern as your next project.

Explore Dresden Plate Quilt Patterns roundup for unique, classic designs. Ideal for quilters seeking creativity with traditional charm.

The Dresden Plate quilt block was named after the ornately decorated tableware of Dresden, Germany. Some fantastic Dresden Plate variations ...

I started making my Dresden Quilt late last year and I soon became obsessed with Dresden Plates... I never thought I would make a Dresden as I didn't think they were very versatile and felt most looked the same as the next so when I discovered the Westalee Dresden Rulers and Toppers I started to experiment. The Milton Show was getting close and I decided to get busy and try and finish my Quilt to enter, I got there and this was the result of many many hours spent in my Sewing room. I had…

Make your own colourful quilt with Sarah Griffith's free Dresden quilt pattern.

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The dresden plate block is a little bit fiddly but is lovely and cheery when it’s all sewn together. This is a simple tutorial for sewing the separate pieces over papers …