Dresden Blooms

Finished quilt size: 210cm x 157.5cm (82½in x 62in)

Finished block size: 14½in square

Materials

• 2.6m (2⅞yd) black and grey spot print fabric (background)• 2.45m (2¾yd) black tone-on-tone print fabric (background)• 30cm (⅜yd) red and white spot print fabric (Dresden Plate centres)• 20cm (¼yd) each of 16 assorted print fabrics (Dresden Plate blades)• Assorted print fabrics (appliqué)• 60cm (⅝yd) black and white print fabric (binding)• 4.6m (5yd) backing fabric• Batting at least 230cm x 175cm (88in x 68in)• Matilda’s Own 8in straight Dresden Plate 22.5-degree (16 piece) template (optional)• Template plastic, light cardboard and fine permanent-marking pen• Spray starch• Rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler and mat• Sewing machine with ¼in foot• General sewing supplies