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Dresden Plate
Radiating 16-to-20 petaled flower plate appliquéd onto a square background
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Block Anatomy & Specs
History & Origins of the Dresden Plate Block
Named after the delicate porcelain plates crafted in Dresden, Germany, this 1920s-1930s Depression-era favorite features petal wedges joined into a ring and appliquéd onto a background.
Cutting & Piecing Guide (12" Finished Block)
Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.
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Piece Cut List
All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".
Step-by-Step Visual Assembly
Fold each petal wedge in half top-to-bottom and sew across top edge.
Turn top point right side out to form pointed petal tip.
Sew 20 petals side-by-side into a continuous circular ring.
Appliqué petal ring and center circle onto background square.