Monkeyin' Around — Dresdens

Do you avoid making Tumbler quilts because you think they're too complicated and fiddly? Are you afraid of all the templates and cutting and precise shapes?  In this post, I'm going to share how I use a combination of the Quilters Select Dresden Ruler, 60 Degree Triangle ruler, and the 36" x 2.5" "Yardstick" ruler to shape, measure, and cut the pieces of a Tumbler quilt with precision and ease! I'm specifically cutting fabric for the Blue Grotto Quilt in the Tumbler Quilts Book by Valerie Prideaux. Tools + Supplies Tumbler Quilts Book by Valerie Prideaux Quilters Select Dresden Ruler...

Hello Monkey Makers! Do you love making Dresdens? I discovered a real love for them as I was working my way through Dynamic Dresdens, a fabulous book by Susan K. Cleveland that pairs perfectly with her Quilters Select 18 degree Dynamic Dresden ruler and Quilters Select 30 degree Dynamic Dresden ruler. If making Dresdens has felt intimidating to you, definitely check out Dynamic Dresdens. It's packed with tips for making the most accurate Dresdens, there are lots of customizable quilt projects using both the 18 degree and 30 degree Dresden rulers, and there are so many techniques and effects to explore...