Dresden Plate Easy Tutorial

I've been on a dresden plate kick lately and have had many questions about the block. It truly is easy so I thought I'd share a little "how to."

I'm a visual learner so there are lots of pictures. I hope this is helpful as well as clear. So here we go...

Abby has been wanting me to share a tutorial for the pooch pouch I made for her when we attended doggie obedience school.

How to Make a Quillow (blanket/pillow). Free Sewing Tutorial.

How to make Japanese patchwork juggling bags (otedama). They’re made from strips of fabric just 1 3/4″ x 3 1/2″. For the less coordinated among us who don’t have a hope of learning to juggle, these would also make super cute pattern weights.

Scrappy Hoop Sampler Tutorial using Freezer Paper Applique. You can make this project any size you like. My hoop measure 8″ but you could go bigger or smaller or a different shape hoop. I really like the oval shaped ones . Or if hoops aren’t your thing you could go square or rectangle and stretch your fabric over a canvas or pop it in a regular picture frame.

Liberty & Linen Napkin with Reverse Applique & Bias Binding Tutorial. Mix in some bias binding, a spot of reverse applique and a few hand stitches & you’ve got yourself some personalised cloth napkins…

I used little drawstring bag tutorial as the base pattern to which I machine appliqued droplets of Liberty, adding a few hand stitches and some vintage ribbon & sequins for a subtle sparkle.