Chapter 4 of the Morning Rising Mini Quilt Class is now available, and this is where the quilt really starts to become itself.

Up until now, we’ve been preparing the foundation and quilting the background. In this chapter, we turn our attention to the star of the show: the double-point Dresden plate. We’ll cut the Dresden pieces, turn them into blades, and sew them together into a complete plate that will soon be ready to attach to the quilt.

This is one of my favorite chapters because it feels like the moment when all the planning starts turning into something beautiful.

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Cutting the Dresden Pieces

In Lesson 10, we cut all of the Dresden pieces needed for the quilt.

I show two different methods for cutting. The first uses a Dresden ruler, which is quick and convenient if you already have one. The second uses the paper template included with the pattern, so no specialty ruler is required.

We also spend a little time talking about fabric placement and fussy cutting. This is completely optional, but it can be a fun way to highlight favorite motifs or create extra movement and interest in the finished Dresden.

One of the things I love most about Dresden quilts is how much personality they can take on simply through fabric choices.

Turning Wedges into Blades

In Lesson 11, we sew the Dresden wedges and turn them into blades.

Because this project uses a double-point Dresden, we sew both ends of each wedge before turning and pressing them into shape.

One helpful tip from this lesson is to reduce your stitch length when sewing the shorter end of the blade. I recommend using a stitch length of about 1.5 mm. Since the seam is so short, a smaller stitch helps keep it secure and prevents the point from coming undone when turning and pressing.

It is a small adjustment, but it makes a big difference.

Sewing the Dresden Plate

In Lesson 12, we sew all of the blades together to create the Dresden plate.

This is always such a satisfying step because the individual pieces suddenly come together into one complete design. The movement, color, and shape of the quilt really begin to emerge, and you finally get a sense of what the finished mini quilt is going to look like.

For me, this is one of those moments where I stop and hold it up a few times just to admire it before moving on.

Getting Ready for the Next Chapter

By the end of this chapter, your Dresden plate will be complete and ready for the next step.

In the next chapter, we’ll attach the Dresden to the quilted background and explore two different methods for quilting it. But for now, this is a good moment to enjoy the progress you’ve made and appreciate how far the quilt has already come.

Things are looking pretty around here 💛

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