If you've been looking for a quick, satisfying project to try with your AccuQuilt GO!, this Dresden Plate candle mat is a brilliant place to start. It's fast, it's fun, and the results are genuinely impressive — even if you've never tackled a Dresden Plate design before.
Jo from Jo's Country Junction decided to try a candle mat before committing to a full Dresden Plate quilt, and we think that's a wonderfully sensible approach. Using the AccuQuilt GO! Dresden Plate Combo die, she cut her fabric in a fraction of the time it would take with a rotary cutter and ruler — and the accuracy speaks for itself.
Jo's Tips for the Dresden Plate Candle Mat
This was a fun project and went together SUPER fast. If you want to make one with the rounded blades, you will need 20 blades, 10 of each colour. Make sure you use a scant ¼" seam when sewing the blades together. A 4" circle is used to cover the hole. If you want to make one with straight edges, you will need 21 blades. The rounded one finishes at about 12" and the straight at about 14½". With the straight-edged blades you will need to use your 5" circle die.
Watch: Making the Dresden Plate Candle Mat
Jo walks you through both the rounded and straight-edged versions in this short video — well worth a watch before you start cutting.
Ready to Try It Yourself?
The AccuQuilt GO! makes projects like this genuinely achievable in an afternoon. Shop the AccuQuilt GO! Dresden Plate Combo die directly, or browse the full range of AccuQuilt GO! cutters, dies and accessories at Quilt Direct. As the UK Exclusive Supplier for AccuQuilt, we're always happy to help you find the right die for your next project — just get in touch.
