Pastel Dresden Plate Pan Protectors

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We know that our readers love creating quilting projects for their kitchen and dining room and we’re so excited for you to see these darling pan protectors! Designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier, this kitchen quilting pattern is ideal for scrappy quilting and uses the classic Dresden plate design. We also love this idea as a make-ahead project for Mother’s Day, as Mom will love this thoughtful and practical homemade gift. Keep your beloved pans safe from scratches with this whimsical stashbusting project.

Designer Notes: Please read all instructions and assembly requirements before beginning the pattern. Seam allowances are all 1/4” and have already been added.

Materials:

Fabric: (Note: All fabrics are by Art Gallery Fabrics.)
- FQ (Fat Quarter) Fabric Wonders Bundle – This designer used Midsummer by Sharon Holland for AGF.
- TIP: A curated bundle like this is perfect for a scrappy make. You get that collected vibe but it still looks curated and ‘together’. Win- win!
Interfacing:
- 1/2 yard H630 fusible wadding by Vlieseline
Coordinating threads for all fabrics and trims
Scissors
Fabric marking tools
Fabric glue (optional)
Extra feet for your sewing machine (walking foot, for example)
PDF Templates – These are located at the bottom of this page. See printing instructions below.

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:

To download the PDF templates, click on the download button at the bottom of the page. We recommend opening your download using Adobe Acrobat.

Cutting Instructions:

TIP: There are three fan sizes and three center circles on the template. Size 1 gives you the smallest protector, Size 2 is the middle one, and Size 3 is the largest.

From the FQ (fat quarter) bundle:

Fans from the assorted fabrics for each Dresden using the size that you wish to make from the template.
TIP: You will need a slightly different number of fans for each mat. The large mat needs 12 fans, the medium needs 16 fans, and the smallest one needs 17.
1 circle from the bundle using the corresponding circle.

From the backing fabric (choose from your FQ pack):

1 piece 12 1/2” square for the smallest Dresden (Size 1)
1 piece 13 1/2” square for the middle Dresden (Size 2)
1 piece 16 1/2” square for the largest Dresden (Size 3)

From the H630 interfacing:

1 piece 11 1/2” square for the smallest Dresden (Size 1)
1 piece 13 1/2” square for the middle Dresden (Size 2)
1 piece 15 1/2” square for the largest Dresden (Size 3)

Piecing Instructions:

PREPARATION:

Cut the fans out for each Dresden and sew them together on the side seams.
Press the seams open.
Repeat for the other two sized protectors if you are making the whole set.
TIP: Be careful as you press because the bias can stretch. If this happens, a quick fix is to increase the seam allowances where needed and when you iron, press up and down rather than vigorous back and forth movement.
Interface each Dresden plate with H630 interfacing, carefully avoiding the open center (we can use the glued area to attach the center in the last step) and then trim the interfacing around the outside edge to the exact size and shape as the Dresden.

MAKING:

The Dresden fans do not meet in the center but there is interfacing there, which gives us a really convenient turning spot. Make a small cross cut in the interfacing.
TIP: Make the cross neat so that it can be put back together- we need that bit of interfacing to attach the center.
Place the interfaced Dresden right sides together onto the appropriate, untrimmed backing square and pin well.
Sew right around the outer edge leaving no gaps. Notch the fans all around the edge.
Turn out through the center cross cut and smooth everything out. Press so that the edges are perfect. Pin well and topstitch each fan.
Fuse the appropriate center to the mat.
TIP: The center interfacing will usually be enough to hold the center as you sew. If not, use a tiny bit of fabric glue to hold the edges.
Use a decorative stitch (by machine or hand) to attach the center of the Dresden.
Repeat for the other protectors.
TIP: These make cute cottagecore trivets, too, and they are great for placing under a hot pan to protect a table top. Just make sure if you choose that option, that you use suitable, heat resistant interfacing.