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Hello Quilters! I am excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the applique techniques used to make the first version of my applique quilt Shortcut to Dresden, which is included in the April/May 2018 issue of McCalls Quick Quilts.
In the design phase, I wanted to make a simple Dresden Plate block with stubby wedges and a large center circle. As a result of sketching and experimenting, there are 12 wedges in each plate, and the wedges can be cut from 3½ charm or scrap squares.
Before I made the quilt you see in the magazine from lovely Flower…
