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How to Piece a Dainty Dresden Ring - Dresden Block Along 9 with Leah Day

How to Piece a Dainty Dresden Ring - Dresden Block Along 9 with Leah Day

Join Leah Day as she assembles a beautiful Dresden Ring created with fusible web and tiny petals to create a dainty effect!

Instructor

Leah Day

Leah Day is an online quilting teacher and founded LeahDay.com in 2009. She teaches quilting online via free YouTube videos and is also a dealer for Grace longarm machines and frames. Her mission is to empower and encourage quilters of all skill levels learn to make beautiful quilts.

Chapters

  1. 0:00Preview of our 16 Petal Dainty Dresden Ring
  2. 0:21Fabric Cutting
  3. 0:40Add Fusible Web to both strips
  4. 1:23How to cut the petals
  5. 4:09Piecing the petals together
  6. 4:38Marking and cutting the center circle
  7. 7:40Peel off the fusible web paper backing
  8. 8:55Place and fuse the dainty Dresden Ring

Common Questions

What is covered in How to Piece a Dainty Dresden Ring - Dresden Block Along 9 with Leah Day?

Join Leah Day as she assembles a beautiful Dresden Ring created with fusible web and tiny petals to create a dainty effect!

How long is the tutorial video?

The tutorial video is 00:11:18.

Is a transcript available?

Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.

Video Transcript

The Dresden Ring is a quilt block pattern that originated in Germany in the mid-20th century. The pattern is named after the city of Dresden, which is famous for its decorative porcelain and the intricate designs used in its production.

The Dresden Ring block features a circular design made up of wedge-shaped pieces that are arranged in a ring pattern. The wedges are typically cut from solid-colored fabric, although they can also be made from patterned fabrics for a more colorful and eclectic look.

The Dresden Ring pattern is a versatile design that can be adapted to many different quilt styles and color schemes. It is often used in traditional quilts, but can also be incorporated into modern and contemporary designs.

The Dresden Ring pattern has a rich history and cultural significance, and is often used in quilts made to commemorate special occasions or events. It is a popular choice for wedding quilts, as it symbolizes the union of two people and the coming together of different pieces to form a beautiful whole.

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