Dresden Quilt Workshop Tips, Tools & Techniques for Perfect Mini Dresden Plates

Darling, dainty Dresdens

Step up your piecing with a small-scale version of the cherished Dresden Plate. Fall in love with the classic quilt block all over again as you learn the secret to impeccable mini Dresdens in two sizes - 4 1/2" and 9" finished. Polish your piecing, pressing, and applique with proven techniques and apply those skills to 13 projects from bed-size beauties to wallhangings and table toppers. A mix of easy and intermediate quilts includes a quilt-as-you-go project, tranquil yet engaging color palettes, and not-quite-traditional layouts with their own unique flair.

· Stitch tiny Dresden Plates with perfect points and petals
· Tradition with a twist! Sew 13 unique quilt projects ranging from a table runner to a bed quilt
· Learn precision piecing and pressing tips anyone can use, plus blind-hem applique and practical quilt-as-you-go

Susan R. Marth has a background in architectural interior design, and today her quilt patterns, books, and templates are available worldwide. As part of her business, Suzn Quilts, she enjoys lecturing, teaching workshops, and designing fabric. She lives in Illinois.

Preface
Intro
Perfect Tools For Perfect Little Petals
Mini Classroom
• Best Press Do's and Don'ts
• Setting up Your Machine with a Perfect Piecing Seam Guide
• Stitching Petal to Petal Without Leaving Thread Tails
• Blind Hem Appliqué Stitch
• Foolproof Binding
• Label Your Quilts Painlessly
Tiny and Mini Dresden Plate Assembly Techniques
• Sidebar: Check Your Sewing Accuracy
Projects
Sharing My Happy
A Blooming Day
Argyle Retreat
Widgets
Cross Roads
Star Spangled Dresdens
Quilt-as-you-go Dreaming in Color
Quilt-as-you-go Button Box
Shimmering Dresdens
Dresden Ohio
Follow Me
Spring Fair
Friendship Garden
All Roads Lead to Dresden
About the Author