Here Comes the Sun Dresden Quilt With Jenny Doan

This Here Comes the Sun Dresden Quilt by Missouri Star is the perfect sewing project this summer! Look how beautiful this pattern is. The half-dresden plate resembles the sun setting down with the blades as the rays. Give this quilt pattern a try–I am sure you’ll have fun making it.

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If you’ve made Dresden plates before, this quilt project will be easy. Basically, you just need to cut the blades with the template and then sew the wider end of each one in half. Flip them, and you have the blades. Sew them together to make a half circle. The last thing you need to do is to cut a small half circle for the center.

Here Comes the Sun Dresden Quilt Materials

• 1 package of 10″ print squares
• 5 1/2 yards of background fabric
• 1/2 yard of complimentary fabric
• 3/4 yard of binding
• 7 1/2 yards of backing
• 1 yard of heat n bond featherweight
• Missouri Star Quilt Co. Dresden Template

How to Make Here Comes the Sun Dresden Quilt

Step 1:

Take the 10″ squares and cut them in half. Get one 5″ strip and lay it so that the long side is facing you. Take your template and place it on your 5-inch strip. Slide it over the edge and cut on both sides to get the blade. After that, flip your template, align it to the diagonal, and cut it on one side. Repeat with the other 5″ strips. You need 10 blades for each block.

Step 2:

Get one blade and fold it in half on the bigger end. Sew with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Nip the folded corner. Flip it using your thumb to get the Dresden blade. Press it down. Repeat to get 10 blades.

Step 3:

Sew the blades together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make sure they are lined up when sewing. Press it flat.

Step 4:

Place it on the bottom of a 14″ background square. Pin it in place.

Step 5:

Make a 4 1/2″ circle on the heat n bond and complimentary fabric. Sew them together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Cut it in half then clip it a few times on the curves. Make sure not to cut through the stitch line. Flip it right side out. Place it on the center of the Dresden plates and press with an iron.

Step 6:

Sew the half circle and the blades with your preferred stitch.

Here Comes the Sun Dresden Quilt With Jenny Doan