Dresden Plate Tutorial - Quilting Made Easy!

Did you ever think you'd make a Dresden Plate quilt? Neither did Jenny Doan from Missouri Star, but with the right Dresden template, it's easy! Learn how to sew a Dresden Plate quilt block with this quick & easy tutorial.
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[@antoinettewilliams1355]

Boy I miss these early videos, and vintage blocks, 😉 things didn’t have to be perfect, your Mickey Mouse watch, easy breezy uncomplicated manner, and vintage blocks! Ive learned so much over the years with your videos. . . Even Your cutting mat looks like mine. I Finally got a new one! Those were simpler days when You didn’t have to have the most expensive irons, gadget’s, perfect everything. You just needed a good pattern and cute fabric. It was fun watching this again. Like visiting an old friend,

[@joannmccraw7235]

I have been watching your tutorials for a long time now. They are all fantastic ... This one was up-loaded approximately 10 years ago. Love to go back and re-watch them. You were a great teacher back then and still are today. Don't ever stop teaching us all the things you have learned. A newbie or a seasoned quilter can always learn something new or how to do an old pattern an easier and quicker way. God bless you.

[@nan7503]

I was glued to these videos for years. I'm so happy they are still here.

[@isixqueenxofxmadness]

I just wanted to compliment jenny on how much she has improved the way she does tutorials. I don't really quilt, but I enjoy watching her tutorials a lot, she's fun and watching her quilt just cheers me up a lot.

[@louannandrews1965]

So glad I found your videos. I watch them while I am making the project. Helps me with the project. And I have been quilting for almost 25 years.

[@lindagillespie6556]

💁🏻‍♀️Awwwww 🥰, i love seeing these older videos...I remember loving you then and i just keep lovin you more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DeeSamie]

Wow... found this video..! You've been sharing all your knowledge for 12 years... !! Thank you...

[@SouthernPineJune]

You made the Dresden Plate look easy. I'm going to try it this weekend. My husband always wants me to sit and watch TV with him a few hours at night. I can do the handwork and make my hubby happy at the same time.

[@troyannajade]

Wow Jenny, your channel had evolved so much, but you're still so endearing. I love your tutorials.

[@susanallen4603]

My hats off to you girls at Missouri Star Quilts. Now that I have satellite internet, I'm finally able to watch your tutorials. Fabulous. Thank you for all the help you give us quilt-a-holics. :-)

[@kimmay2408]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Classic Jenny - clear, concise, creative, warm, friendly, and inviting. No unnecessary stuff, just what you need. ❤️

[@anniebird248]

I didn't think I would ever have a go at a Dresden plate but I think I just might now. Thanks Jenny :)

[@ladyhawkeisabeau]

I've never done a quilting in my life. But after I watching your tutorial I think ill be so addictive to quilting instead of cross stitching. Love your all works.

[@bjumorrisdatter904]

YEARS ago I inherited a pre-cut fabric quilt kit. I didn't know at the time it was a Dresden Plate quilt. I started with sewing all the "petals" together then stopped because there were no instructions! Now I know what to do with it!! And it will be a queen size quilt for my grandson soon to be on his way to college.

[@KYKaren1949]

I've bought the fabric, I've bought the ruler, but still didn't understand what to do, UNTIL I watched your video. Thank you so much. A picture is always worth 1000 words, but a video is worth a billion bucks!

[@j.newell9912]

Never in my wildest dream did I ever think I could make this block. After watching the tutorial, I think I can. What a wonderful learning tool this is. Love this site!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Love you right back! You can do it!

[@Smacsek]

Jenny I love this video. I hope this is one that you remake this year for your anniversary. I know the points are classic, but I'd love to see how to do them with round fan blades

[@nancywatts1167]

Jenny, you are amazing! Talented AND willing to share so much knowledge. You have saved me more than $100 tonight!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@hazeldream1984]

I am new to quilting and I have been SO drawn to this pattern and I kind of chuckled when you said you never thought you would make one.

[@Rendang97]

I did it...I never sew before and I did my first dresden..Thank you so much for your tutorial.

[@bmarybm]

My mother made a dresden plate quilt with 10 plates - she had no cutting tools - she used very large kitchen bowl and made a paper/cardboard template - it is still a cherish piece in my daughter's bedroom.

[@Benoitsmidget]

MSQC is always the way to go for a really good step by step and easy to follow tutorial! Thank you!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Awesome, Cathylee Melchin!! We love positive comments like this!! :)

[@alexandrianieto]

Thank you :) going to put one of these in the middle of a pincushion.

[@duchessofdp]

I had no idea that a Dresden plate "block" would be so easy to make. I can't wait to try it! Thx!

[@golfgranny58]

I think I like the "old" Jenny better. But I truly love this tutorial on Dresdens. And the camera angle on this older tutorial is wonderful. So much easier to see what you're doing.

[@norahofmans]

Thanks. You always make those hard to do bocks, easy and doable.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

So glad you're enjoying the tutorials! :)

[@nadinepaari7063]

Nora H y

[@MyChilepepper]

After 9 years, now I know how to make a perfect round little square. Thank you Jenny

[@carolbell9829]

I love you guys! You share, and then of course, I buy more. Thank you for answering questions I didn't even know I had!

[@abhasushilbahal1590]

Never had the courage to do a Dresden till date. But now I will

[@loismccormack9035]

Nice tutorial. Needed brushing up on how to do this. Thanks for the lesson!

[@janets.beaton6391]

Thank YOU Joan was given templates at quilting group but not instructions you are a Godsend for beginners at quilting. Xx

[@Bunefoo401]

Dresdens might be my favorite. Thank you for sharing

[@BarbGhig]

I've been surfing YT for a good beginners quilting video, and I think this is the BEST! Thank you so much for this clear, concise tutorial!

[@1mommybird]

My Grandmother made Dresden Plate quilts. I remember them on our beds when I was a little girl. Grandma would make them from our worn out clothes. She even made one using old neck ties! Recently I made the baby quilt from one of your 4 part tutorials. It wasn't difficult at all, thanks to you! Now I am ready to start this Dresden Plate technique. Once again, you've made it look do-able! I can't wait to get started! Thank you Jenny for making these wonderful tutorials! I simply love them.

[@merpdoe6569]

I never thought I’d be able to make a Dresden plate either before this. Thank you for posting! You are a good teacher.

[@libbietaffy]

I am NEW to quilting but have completed the blades for 2 complete dresdens and I am HOOKED. I love it I have to finish them. I LOVE MSQC! You are my FAVORITE! GO, Jenny!

[@sandygrogg1203]

I can do this! Just watching you, Jenny, gave me the confidence to try this lovely block. I love handwork, but have never done any appliqué. Thank you!

[@evereycam]

I loved this tutorial. I am so encouraged to try it! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Blessings.

[@brahms1545]

I'm new to quilting and a friend did her first dresden plate. She sent me this link. This is the best tutorial I've seen. No need to look elsewhere. Thank youso much! I can't wait to get started.

[@bmarybm]

Sorry, I should have added that I love your work - your dresden plates are really fab.

[@4thackeray]

I made my 2nd quilt using this tutorial. Thank you so much for your AWESOME tutorials. My dresden turned out beautiful and I am getting ready to start my next one! I love ordering from your shop. Very fast shipping!

[@susanpratt4404]

I love how u have such simple snd easy tips that saves time and still has a great end block. Ty so much for making quilting enjoyable

[@claireannecollins]

made my 1st dresden plate today :) thanks to your tutorial jenny keep um coming

[@SamsonsamSim]

I watch a lot of tutorials on sewing/quilting for inspiration and to learn. This is the second Dresden tutorial I have seen and this is the way I envisioned doing it. My obsession is half square triangles, but I am wanting to branch out a bit and try the Dresden. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Jenny!

[@beads2yarn]

Absolutely Fabulous !!!! I have always been chicken to do a Dresden Plate, now I feel totally confident.. Thank you

[@bkschwend1]

After watching your tutorial many times, I have just finished the dresden plate quilt top made from 'Happy Go Lucky" fabric and hope to have it quilted in the coming weeks. Thank you for such a great tutorial and for explaining the process so simply. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@debrayeska9804]

I just love watching your old videos! :)

[@jedlinnen6528]

always good to see Jenny demonstrate

[@genicequiltingsister4450]

I never thought I would make a dresden plate quilt, but after watching your tutorial I had to start one and it is going great! Thank you for all your tutorials.

[@msawicki64]

Thanks Jenny. You have so many good ideas for quilting projects and you make it so easy to follow.

[@LoriHarbison]

I love the Dresden plate tutorial because it was my first attempt at something more than blocks and the tutorial made it so easy. Thanks!

[@stitchesbymimi3055]

Great tutorial! I am very new to quilting. Still getting all my supplies to start my first project and I have to say ALL of your videos have been so informative. Thank you!

[@moderne28]

I am new to KZbin and I meant to give a thumbs up to the last comment. So sorry. Anyway I totally agree with you. Great instructional video. She goes slow enough for beginners to follow and is very good at explaining how to do each step. I'm inspired!

[@motherterp]

I am so glad I found your tutorials on KZbin. I love your "epiphanies", makes me think I can do a larger variety of blocks. I'm going to try the easy 1/2 square triangles with a carpenter's star block.

[@SnuzyPete]

Hi Jenny. Another great and informative tutorial. I bought this ruler some time back from your company and now I feel inspired and educated enough to actually give it a try. Love all your tutorials. Please keep them coming. You have taught so many of us and you make it seem so doable. Thanks! Hugs, Suzy

[@nancybarnes9718]

Thank you for this tutorial. It made something that looks difficult so easy. I can't wait to try it!

[@jenniferfarsh675]

I just finished the Sunburst Dresden from your tutorial... I think I will add these small ones all around the quilt. Thank you for some great ideas! :)

[@hosscrossbun]

Can't wait to try this quilt. I will try to make my own template, Jenny is just the best instructor. I've watched about 50 of the Missouri Quilt Co. videos. they are all great.

[@margaretrose7048]

Thank you jenny; You sure made made my day, now I can go back to my sewing room & start my Dresden Plate,. You are so gifted, Margaret Rose

[@lauriejames9144]

Thank you , I am half way through mine right now. You are a clear instructor; and you have helped me a lot.

[@youngmanmary2918]

As always perfect tutorial .Thank you Jenny

[@RoseFioretti]

The postman brought my easy dresden plate rule yesterday and I have already started my own dresden plate project! Wow, so much fun, so easy and useful! It works perfectly. Thank you! Hugs from Brazil! (Rose Fioretti)

[@julienielsen3746]

Nice video. I was watching someone doing a half of one of these, which I thought might be cute on a purse. They were doing decorative stitching on it, and I didn't catch how they put it together in the first place. You're a good instructor. Nice to listen to. Thanks !

[@TeresaJean100]

Just completed my Dresden Plate and it was so fun! I used a Kashmir V charm pack and it looks great. Thanks for posting the tutorial.

[@philby611]

How times have changed!! I watched this today and was amazed that you hand-sewed the pieces. I've made a few Dresden plates and, except for one project with only two plates, have sewn all the pieces on the background with my sewing machine. I would never have the patience to hand-sew them on enough blocks for a whole quilt! and I like the look of using a blanket stitch around the edges.

[@maggiemae987]

As always, a great tutorial!! I just got another order in today with some bright “happy” fabric. I thought it would look so pretty with some other fabrics I have. By the way, I really love the personal cards in each order. Thank you to the MSQ family for making each order so special.

[@mariska2670]

I have watched many tutorials on different sewing projects. BUT have to say your one is by far the BEST to watch as well as listen to . Very easy to follow visuals and easy to follow vocals . LOVE IT AND CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE ONE !!! Will have a look at some more of you videos for sure :D Thank you so much x

[@KeatonBannister]

I just love watching these easy to follow videos!! Missouri quilting company rocks!!

[@mariamarfil1620]

Now I now what is a Dresden Plate! Thank you!❤

[@zaira24100]

Thank you so much for the easy to follow tutorial.

[@hudonnabert]

Excellent tutorial! I've been wanting to replicate a Dresden Plate quilt my grandmother had, after watching your tutorial I am much more confident I can do it. Lois Heron

[@jesshothersall]

Thank you so much Jenny. I feel inspired by this and always learn something new from your tutorials, it looked so difficult I would never have attempted a dresden before

[@victoriajung3374]

Love the way you did the center!

[@elenastellini1198]

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[@gaylebarton9856]

Thank you. It makes me feel better. I looked at it and I think it is the outside I can get to lay flat and with the center circle, it will look good. Appreciate your advice!

[@xxcheyxx12]

You and this channel never cease to completely amaze me ! I've taught myself to quilt, mainly from your awesome videos ! Thanks again

[@clarazolud4835]

I came back to this tutorial today because I had a dream about the Dresden plate...now isn't that funny? It must be a sign, so I am going to make one for Spring using different shades of yellows and tan/brown for the center face. Thanks Jenny, you make everything so easy, even the outlook on life. Huggles to you!

[@star06226]

i love it!!!!i'm going to give this a try,this will be my first time at sewing, it looks lovely and thank you so much.

[@pkspks3944]

I have an old picture of my grandma's Dresden plate. it is on 4 wooden boards stretch all out for quilting. it looks fun

[@rainbowmum59]

This has inspired me to go look in my fabric stash and pull out some fabrics and have a go. I like the template too so will look on line to buy one. Thanks so much for sharing your love of fabric.

[@Biggirlbritches]

More Please Jenny! More of your videos that is. You Rock!

[@47stoneymaine]

Ohmagosh!! I'm a beginning quilter and always admired this pattern, but it looks a bit complicated to me, so figured it would be a long time before I could tackle one of these. But your tutorial is fabulous and I'm dying to start on one. I think the Dresden is soooo pretty!! Thank you so much!

[@leaannnana1]

I always enjoy your tutorials and I always learn from them!

[@deborahreardon9245]

So excited to try this. Thanks for making it easy.

[@sweetibbies]

I love your videos. They are unbelievable easy and confident building. Thank you Michelle Bustamante

[@iLOveeuoy]

That was great. I have never made a Dresden pate as it looked so complicated... Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks !!!!!!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Love the older videos. Thanks.

[@marymartin9126]

I love your videos they are so easy to follow and you give such great tips. Thank you so much for making them for us.

[@veronica1976ok]

Thanks for the tutorial. I just started to quilt and making a Dresden block seemed like something impossible . I'm confident ill be able to make one now. I'm very excited .

[@mjl48170]

LOVE the quilt behind you.

[@HelloHappiness7]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, thankyou for showing just how easy it is :)

[@ThreadsbyJB]

I first watched this tutorial several years ago and learned to make the Dresden plate. Since that time I've made a lot of them and still love that pattern. Thank you so much for your tutorials they are awesome, just as you are awesome. Happy Thanksgiving Janet

[@eileenb2]

I have completed the dresdan plate and I am over the moon! Can't wait to make a table runner for my best friend. Your videos are great. Can we have more please?

[@lance3665]

Thank you for the information. Always love your tutorials .

[@47stoneymaine]

SUPER tutorial, Jenny! Thanks so much!!

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[@AnnabelleR100]

I´m from San Jose-Costa Rica, I just love your videos...thank you so much!!

[@edwenamartin9501]

Love your tutorials you make look so easy

[@heikeholder9639]

Thank you, I just made my first Dresden plate and as this wouldn´t be enough I handsewed it. And I really hate handsewing. I made a paper template because its hard to get one of yours here in Germany on a saturday night. I am so proud and I think I put it on a pillow. Thank you very much.

[@silviathomas3224]

What a great idea! I was just pondering how to do this and searched and found this (one of your many great tutorials ).Thank you

[@dollyglitter]

hello jenny, i loved this tutorial so much that i bought the easy dresden ruler straight away....thank you so much.