Dresden Plate - Quilt Block Workshop

The Dresden Plate is a popular traditional quilt block.  It is pieced by machine and then hand sewn to the background fabric.  

This workshop will teach you how to :

• Use templates to accurately cut your pieces
• Hints and tips around piecing on your machine
• Get a great finish while hand appliquéing the motif

This workshop is suitable for those how have done some patchwork or sewing in the past.

Fabric Requirements:
12.5 inch square backing fabric 
3 or more fabrics for the design - either tonal or contrasting.  You will need strips of approximately 5 inches - total of around a fat quarter amount in total. 

This quilt block workshop works beautifully as a standalone project, and the finished block could easily be transformed into a cushion. If, however, you'd like to create something larger, there are plenty of options available including a table runner, lap quilt of bed cover quilt.

You might choose to make several of the same block, or combine it with some of the other blocks featured in our workshop programme to design a quilt that is uniquely your own.

We also run regular Sash, Sandwich and Snack sessions to help you bring your quilt together. These workshops cover adding optional sashing between your blocks, incorporating borders, and preparing your quilt sandwich.  You are very welcome to quilt your project yourself, or, if you prefer, have it completed by a professional long-arm quilter. We can then guide you through the final stage of finishing your quilt with binding.

Whether you're making a single statement piece or embarking on a full quilt project, we'll be here to support you every step of the way.

Bring along your fabric for this block.. or purchase the add on kit

12.5 inch square backing fabric 
3 or more fabrics for the design - either tonal or contrasting.  You will need strips of approximately 5 inches - total of around a fat quarter amount in total. 

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.