Thursday, September 13, 2012

Lots of Dots Tutorial and a Big Announcement!...

Good morning cute people!
Today's post is all about circles. 


This week I have been sewing for a new pattern called
"Lots of Dots"
so I thought it would fit right in with the blog hop!

So I made lots of small circles....


And lots of medium circles...


And lots of larger circles...


And lots of even larger 4 patch circles!


And guess what I used to make all of them?
Introducing the 
by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
Yay!
I am finally able to announce that I am now designing my own collection of quilting rulers and templates!
They will have a worldwide distribution  through the fabulous
wooohooo!


My first three rulers shapes 
(I will announce the other 2 shapes at a later date)
are designed to fit precut fabrics...
 and the first shape to be released at is the "Circle Ruler".
These rulers come in 4 different sizes and are sold together as a set.

The circles can be used with a rotary cutter but for the project I am doing today...I used them as templates.


The smallest works perfectly with a 2 1/2" square...making it easy to use with a 2 1/2" strip of fabric.


Or you can also use the smallest circle ruler to get 4 circles from a 5" square precut. 


The next size up fits the 5" square precut too!


The next size fits a 7" square of fabric...


And the largest size in the set fits a 10" square!
For my new pattern I sewed four 5" squares together into a 4 patch and then laid my large circle ruler on the back of the block and lined up the marked lines on the ruler with the seam...


And traced around the edge with a mechanical pencil.


I cut a square of lightweight non-fusible Pellon interfacing....



And pinned my marked 4 patch with the right side onto the Pellon.


I took it over to my machine and stitched directly onto my marked line...completely around the circle and making sure to backstitch at the beginning and the end.

*It helps to use an open toe foot for this so that you can see exactly where your needle is going into the fabric.


After sewing the circle...I trimmed an approximate 1/4" seam allowance all the way around...


like this.


Then I lifted the Pellon away from the circle and cut a slit for turning.
I used scissors for this because they were right there and handy...but a seam ripper works great also.


The slit does not have to be very long...


Just long enough to turn right side out like this.


Smooth the edges and then press flat...


And you have a completed perfectly shaped circle the exact size of the ruler!


I machine appliqued a prepared smaller circle onto the center of the 4 patch.

Then I pressed a white background square in half both ways to mark the center...
and centered my 4 patch circle on top and pinned it into place...


and machine appliqued the large 4 patch circle to the white square.


I continued making lots of dots...




Using all 4 sizes of the Circle Rulers...



and using my machine to appliqué.


And here is the "Lots of Dots" quilt!
I'm happy to say that I designed this new quilt pattern...
specifically to go with the 
"Circle Rulers" 
I have also designed a new quilt pattern to go with each of my other rulers too!


The Lots of Dots quilt was made using my newest fabric collection...
Polka Dot Stitches

I hope you like my new rulers and new patterns...I've been having so much fun with them:)
xx
Lori









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Unknown said...

This is better than sliced bread! Can't wait to try it. Love it.

Kathie said...

The circle rulers look like they will be fun to play with. No more searching for the right size plate to trace!

hafza said...

The circle ruler is a must for all quilters... It makes the fabric cutting more precise! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

Grandma Rita said...

I have always been afraid of circles but you have inspired me to get going on a project with your new rulers, looks pretty simple!

Amy said...

Love all the dots! Would love to test out those rulers!

Linda said...

That is too cute! I'm going to put this one on my to do list.

Deborah said...

Wow!
How much fun are you having! I love the quilt. I think it would be fun to "build" a quilt like this with scraps over time. I can think if fun things to do with the ruler at school with my students as well. Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations on your new ruler line.
Deborah

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Love your quilt and love those circle rulers (I'm a gadget person so they are definitely on my 'must have' list). Look forward to seeing your other new rulers as well. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Love, Love Love the Circle rulers. Can't wait to get some and the fabric is the cutest I have seen. Looks soft and cuddly. Thanks for the chance to win. bpfrimmer@yahoo.com

Seamster said...

What a great idea! Finally an easy way to make circles for beautiful, and unique projects.

Kathy MacKie said...

Wow, that is sew cool, congratulations on your new journey and thanks for the ideas and giveaway.

quiltinggrammy said...

What a neat idea for the rulers. The pattern is not at all what I expected a Dot pattern would be but I like it and will add it to my file of hope-to-do's.

Barb B said...

I love love love your circle rulers. This is my favorite way to make circles (with pellon backing).


Tealovinglady said...

Great! I love all kinds of rulers and templates so I'll be looking forward to yours coming out in the near future.

Thanks!
Donna

Unknown said...

Can't wait to see your line of rulers and templates come out.

Thank you!
dlpayne@pacbell.net

Linda L said...

Love the circle rulers...I can think of so many uses for them! Your circle quilt is darling, love it!

JudyQT said...

Lori! I love your new line and I am so excited because it will blend in so nicely with my all time most favorite fabric in the world! That's right- you guessed it- Sew Cherry! Hooray! Adorable dots pattern...would accompany my Cherry Cheesecake- don't ya think?!

Janet said...

Lot of Dots is absolutely darling.! Your circle rulers look absolutely fabulous to use. Thanks for enticing us to purchase your rulers and for sponsoring your super fabric giveaway!

lia said...

It looks so simple with your circlerulers! Fantastic quilt: I love it.

Elizabeth's quarters said...

The quilt is fantastic, but your templates/circle cutters are simply genius. They're definitely top of my kit wish list!

Unknown said...

The quilt looks great and I especially like the new tools. Can't wait to see the whole line of them.

Gosia @ Quilts My Way said...

Your quilt is lovely!!!! Thanks for sharing.

GabiP said...

Fantastic! Love it all - the rulers, the fabric, the quilt! Love your designs.

Robin said...

Your rulers are wonderful -- and the quilt is so cheerful and fun!

The Old Crow and Little Bird said...

Wow.. I LOVE your new rulers and the fabric! You rock!!

Shirley said...

These dots are perfect and you make it look so easy with your circle rulers! The quilt is so cute and fun just want to make one for the grandchildren

Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!

Michele said...

Your quilt is cute and the circle rulers look very useful.

Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm said...

Love your quilt, so much fun.
Thank you

Ellyn said...

how awesome is that!

Cindy said...

What a great idea!! Love that you can use these on precuts!! And the Dots quilt is adorable!:) I love your blog and your tutorials and have learned alot from them! Thank-You for sharing so much with us newbies!!

Kindred Quilts said...

Looking forward to using your circle templates. LOVE the Lots of Dots Quilt you made, and thanks for putting the pattern in with the templates! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!

BuggletQuilts said...

Love the rulers! I've been wanting a good circle ruler to use w/a rotary cutter for years.

barb said...

Wow it really looks hard until you see the tutorial then it looks easy peasy. Love the ruler babscorbitt@gmail.com

Maxine said...

Congrats!!! Lori when do you find time to sleep..Love your line of fabrics..Now rulers!!! Fabric designs, new patterns, new rulers.. I see no time for sleep..Keep it up Lori we love it. Can't wait to try your Lot's of Dots quilt....

Quilt n Queen said...

Good morning Lori, what a super fun quilt...love the colors, the 'Polka Dot Stitches' fabrics are sweet, the pattern and the new circle rulers will be wonderful for all of us without the 'GO' cutter. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with the quilting community. Happy stitching, Pauline

busyascanbe said...

Love it! And your quilt is darling ! Can't wait to see the others too. I am sure I w need that set also. Is your fabric line you used out yet?

Elaine said...

Love the dots!!! Cute, cute, cute.

Elaine

Anonymous said...

Love the dots and so enjoy your blog.

carolyn.briese@yahoo.com

terryt1955 said...

Absolutely love circles and I really love the pieced aspect to this. Oh yes and did I mention the fabric is yummy?

Unknown said...

Your circle quilt is fantastic! I just finished making the great granny quilt and had so much fun doing it that I am going to try this one next. Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorials. This beginner quilter is so loving your blog. It has become my favorite.

thepiececorps said...

Love circles and dots and spots! Lots of Dots is so fresh and delightful. B-)

s buzzella :)) said...

I'll be adding this to my CAN'T WAIT list! Its ten miles long but I'm putting this gem at the top. I never thought to do anything like that! Thanks for the inspiration!
Stephanie Buzzella, Berkshires of MA.

holley1947 said...

I love your quilt and I think your rulers are brilliant..I'd love to win them. Thanks so much for your designs and your blog.

jesop84 said...

How cute! Love your new quilt using circles. Contgratulations on your new quilting rulers. And thanks for such a great giveaway. Also, I haven't started yet, but am enjoying reading about your row along quilt.

Dawn Frisch said...

Lori, your quilt is quite adorable and I just love the fabrics you used. I'm so thrilled that you will be offering the circle templates and the pattern also. Would love to make this quilt - thanks for the great tutorial on how to make the circle appliques! I really appreciate your talent! Have a great weekend.

sndy1 said...

Such a great idea! Can't wait to see your others. Thanks for the giveaway.

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Love your new rulers~ Your new quilt design looks like beach balls.

Ellie Roberts said...

Okay, these are amazing! What an awesome idea for perfect circles. And the quilt is so cute! I love all of your patterns and your talent.

Ariane said...

I just love your new circle ruler!! That will make it so much easier to make larger circles!!! I love it!!!

Kim Walus said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new circle quilt and the ruler's are the icing on the cake. I just need to know when I can buy them. Thanks for the giveaway too!

Heather said...

So cute! I love that you put the seam line down the middle so we can line it up.

Anonymous said...

That quilt is absolutely adorable and makes me want to try those circle rulers!!! Great idea!

Heather A said...

You've sucked me right in with "dots on dots". LOVE IT and the tutorial. I could do this. I REALLY COULD!

donna said...

Lori that is a great idea. I love it. Your are so talented.
Hugs
donna

paront1222@comcast.net said...

Geesh...logged on to get my butterfly instructions and what do I find? A giveaway and rulers! So nice!!!
I think I could use your rulers! I love to make circles like that but I use bowls and mugs :) rulers would be so much easier. Please pick me :)
Peggy in NJ

Cindy said...

Awesome! Fantastic idea to make the process more efficient.

Kristy said...

I am thrilled about polka dots and also thrilled about cirlces.....sounds like a perfect giveaway for me.

Sallie said...

Love your pattern and the circle rulers look fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

Di~ said...

Looks good to me! When I first started reading this post, I thought hmmm really?, but by the end you've got me convinced! Would love to win and try to make the quilt! Thank you Lori.

Donna S. said...

Love it.

OhioLori said...

Oh my gosh!! LOVE your pattern...the Quilt is AWESOME!!!! Love the Templates too...definitely on my Wish List! (actually...on the GOTTA HAVE LIST! lol)

Thanks for chance to win your Drawing! :)

Julie said...

The set would be a great addition to any quilter's ruler collection! It looks easy enough for me! Really cute and colorful quilt!

Kate Brown said...

The ruler looks incredible! Ideal all the way around, fitting pre-cuts and coming in a set I cant wait to get my own!! Have been wanting to make a circle quilt and also love your fabric :)

swakins said...

Love the circle rulers, such a great idea! I need to get a set of these, I want to make a circle quilt since I saw yours now!

Richard Healey said...

Congrats that is great that you have tools that are going out for sell.

http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardQuilts

michelle h said...

Oh Lori, you did it AGAIN!! I love this set of rulers...I am not a yo-yo fan, so I let that trend pass me by...but I do love circles (but not piecing them directly...) so THIS is absolutely wonderful!! I am going to hunt these ruler sets down and buy them all. :) I can't wait. I even know which fabric I am going to use for the first one!! How do you keep these big secrets to yourself?? You amaze me!!

Anonymous said...

They look amazing! I would love to try them out. Jodi B.
JBuckmister@q.com

Anonymous said...

The quilt looks lovely! Making those circles seems to be very easy with new templates. Annaleena

Suze said...

Congratulations on your own line of rulers. Thanks for participating and sharing for tutorial with us. I love dots and am collecting for a quilt. I love your fabric choices, too! May God richly bless all your endeavors!

Jolana said...

Wow, lovely! Great work :-) J.

Siobhán said...

I love the new circle rulers! What a great idea. I know that people say you can use a plate or cup but think I'd be more apt to use a ruler. It's more precise, I'd think. The pattern is adorable, as is your new fabric!

Julie said...

What a spectacular quilt design Lori, I love it! The circle templates must have made it a breeze to work with too!

heidiabc said...

You are awesome Lori!! And so are the rulers and quilt which is just adorable and would look so lovely on a little one's bed. I like that the rulers come as a set too.

K said...

I loved your circle quilt. So fun!! I need to make one of those. I would love to be entered in your drawing.
Your fabric I am now coveting.
K
musicteach97@gmail.com

stitchinbarb said...

Hat's off to you for designing a quilt, a tool to make the quilt and showing us how to use it so clearly.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Sir David said...

So cute! I was a little skeptical until I saw the finished quilt. I think I see another ruler purchase in my future. And your tutorial took the fear factor out. Thanks!

Jeanine said...

I love the circle templates! I love the four patch blocks the best. Super cute!!!

Margaret said...

I love your great idea. The quilt is beautiful

nhlady said...

Wonderful ruler! Perfect for circles. The quilt is amazing.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Carolyn in Kentucky said...

Your rulers will make circles so much easier, this is an amazing new product. Thanks for the giveaway.

Dawn said...

Awesome tutorial on your rulers! The quilt is adorable...it's now on the list of "to make"!!

Barri-Jayne said...

This is an amazing quilt! Love it!!!
Would love to be entered in you fab giveaway. What an amazing tool. You have truly inspired me to go and make my first quilt, I've been putting it off for far too long!

Barrina x

Cecilia said...

Your circle rulers look great and I really like the quilt you designed. It is sweet of you to include a pattern with each of your rulers. Thanks for the giveaway.

Dianne Mitzel said...

I love your rulers, I have made circles using your method, it's so fool-proof and easy..love, love, love your new fabrics, so happy and bright!!!

Nedra said...

Oh, wow Lori! So amazing. Love the Dots Quilt so much! your rulers are now on my MUST HAVE list!

Janice said...

Wow, what a fun way to get jiggy with circles!

Trisch said...

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! Love dots! This is going on my to do list!!! Thanks for a chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I have used the perfect circles but these bigger ones will be very handy.

Chris

Kristy said...

Your new fabric is so cheerful and vibrant. I love those ginghams! Oh, and circle ruler -- how clever! I can't wait to see all your new rulers and designs.

Sharon P said...

I love circles and dots! I think your new rulers are great! Thanks for the great giveaway!

KMSC said...

Love the new ruler(s) and the easy method of making your circl quilt. Great idea!

Anne said...

Very cool. You have sew many great ideas!

Carolyn in Kentucky said...

I love your quilt and am amazed at the rulers, they are awesome.

Carolyn in Kentucky said...

I love your quilt and am amazed at the rulers, they are awesome.

Patty said...

Love your pattern and rulers the quit is really cute!

Kigwit said...

Congratulations on your new ruler line. You are so creative! I love the Lots of Dots quilt and it looks like your new ruler set will make it so easy.

But most of all I love the color palette you use for your fabric lines. The red is a true red which I just adore and the green and blue are just perfect!

edyB said...

Terrific new circle rulers and I love the dot quilt! I need a set of these for sure. 8-)

Carla G said...

What a cool quilt! And those circle rulers look fantastic! :) Thanks for a chance to win!

Vesuviusmama said...

What an awesome quilt! Congrats on the new line of rulers - such a great idea.

QuiltRhapsody said...

Can't wait to get a set of these rulers! This is such a cute pattern with fun fabrics:)

Kitkat said...

I am just getting into patchwork and loving your tutorials and especially the row along. I am feeling very inspired!! The lots of dots quilt is beautiful, I have some baby quilts to make and that design would be perfect. The tool seems to easy to use.

Rineke said...

I never saw pellon used for making those circels. I'm so glad with this tutorial. Thank you, I also love your fabric line. Thanks for the chance to win!

Rae R said...

Great rulers. Your creativity is inspiring. I love the dot quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. raybanfandango at hotmail dot com

terri butterfield mcallister said...

Love your circle ruler, I can't wait to try using it. Maybe my cirles will actually look like cirles. I love your fabric!! Reminds me of my grandmother.

cynthia said...

How clever and adorable! You've outdone yourself!

lovetostitch said...

Well...... to make a perfect circle = bliss!!! It's perfect in all it's cuteness!! And the fabric makes it even more so!!

Vickie said...

Lori you are a smart girl! No more using plates, cups, bowls and glasses and having to do it over and over until you find the right dish! Making your Lots of Dots quilt will be fun because you've made it sew easy! Thanks for all the tips and pictures in all of your tutorials, they make sewing easy and a pleasure.

Janan Doster said...

I love your new Circle ruler. I have been doing this technique for years using my dinner plates, saucers, plastic tops. It will now be nice to have a set of perfect templates.

Janan Doster said...

I have been doing this technique for years, Using dinner plates and saucers. It will be so nice to have perfect templates now to use! Great idea I love them.

Janan Doster said...

I love your new Circle ruler. I have been doing this technique for years using my dinner plates, saucers, plastic tops. It will now be nice to have a set of perfect templates.

Denice said...

Your new fabric line is adorable, just like everything you design! Your new circle rulers are going to be fun fun fun!

Miranda SUvak said...

I love your new circle rulers. How wonderful that they will fit in precut fabrics.

Also - great job on the circle quilt. I love all the colors and the different sizes of the circles. So fun!

Miranda SUvak said...

I love your new circle rulers. How wonderful that they will fit in precut fabrics.

Also - great job on the circle quilt. I love all the colors and the different sizes of the circles. So fun!

Brenda T said...

Wow !! I love it !!!!! I will definitely be getting some of those rulers. They look wonderful !! Congratulations !! And the fabric and quilt look so modern !!! I am in love once again ( when am I not in love with fabric?)

Brenda

Kathy in GA said...

I can't wait to get my hands on the circle rulers and of course hope to win the dot fabrics...I make circles this way, but the ruler will make life soooo much easier!

♥Duff said...

717 comments? seriously? What's left to say? Hmmm...I think that these templates would be great for making "quilty" records--as in 45's, ya know? 'Cause I would make all kinds of 80's tunes and then I could quilt the quilt with song lyrics. Yeah, awesome! Rad! Like so tubular!
p.s. your blog is so dang cute I can't stand it. Keep the buzz, baby!!

Mary said...

Genius! Love the fabric line in the Circle Quilt. You're going to running in circles at market this year!! Wish I could be a fly on the Wall. Maybe Spring market in Portland???

Floddie said...

I love your new fabric line and the circle rulers! Can't wait to see the others. Great idea to iclude your fabulous patterns with rulers!

Sue said...

I hand quilt circle designs in my quilts all the time. I'm always looking for anything in my house to trace around to get the circle size I want. These would be great for my hand quilting!!

Becky G said...

Wonderful! And perfect timing for me. Only two weeks ago i made my first machine appliqued circles. Was taught to use fusible, but wasn't so happy with how stiff it was. Love your method, rulers & quilt pattern. Thanks for a chance to win your fun fabric!

Sharon said...

LOVE it! I finally understand HOW to do circles! Thanks for the GREAT tutorial and can't wait to get my hands on your rulers!

MandeeM said...

love! love! love! all those dots. both that material and the pattern. it is enough to make me actually try applique! sew stinking cute!

Sandy said...

I love everything you design and these rulers are no exception! I work with pre-cuts a lot, so these would be great. Love the new line of fabric!

Sarah said...

Lori, oh my word! I love the new fabric and the rulers. I loved this dot on dot so much I pinned it. I'm so excited about finding your blog. I'm subscribed to your newsletter and plan on placing your button on my blog.

Helen said...

What a gorgeous quilt! I'll be adding it to my list of to-do projects.

Anonymous said...

What an amazing tool! Perfect circles everytime with the guesswork taken out. Congratulations.
Jeanie Beanie

Kandy Newton said...

I am loving how easy it looks to make perfect circles now by using your fabulous rulers. I just know there will bee circle quilts popping up all over blogland very soon;-)

StitchinByTheLake said...

I love your new rulers and they're going to be a purchase soon! blessings, marlene

Anda W said...

I pattern is adorable , the rulers are amazing! awolk at rogers dot com

Anonymous said...

MMMari said...Wow!! I've been "skeered" of circles and curves but your system looks soo easy. Can't wait to try it!! Way to go with the Dots, Dots, Dots!!

erin mcsweeney said...

I absolutely love your new rulers, and that quilt is amazing, great job.

NancyL said...

I love polka dot fabrics, and I LOVE the Polka Dot quilt pattern!! Would love to try to rulers out-that is a great idea!!

Jeanne Gwin said...

I cannot wait to get my hands on this set of rulers. Fall market is so far away! I don't think I can wait that long. Love the quilt and want it too. My, I have the "I wants" now. Thanks

Noela said...

Your new circle rulers will make circles so easy to make. Your circle quilt is very very cute. Thanks for the chance to win your fabric.

Unknown said...

I will be buying the circles for sure. I love your fabric line, too.

Kirstin said...

Thais awesome. I was trying to figure out what pattern to do with my spots and dots and circles fabric!

Kirstin said...

Thais awesome. I was trying to figure out what pattern to do with my spots and dots and circles fabric!

Kathryn D. Duke said...

Thanks Lori for sharing you talents with us!!!

Circles make it look too easy
and
the pattern is just adorable!!
Both very good and make it look very easy for many projects!!

Kathy

Mara said...

I love, love your circle ruler, as soon as it comes out I'm going to get me one. I have been wanting to do a circle quilt for a very long time. And when I found out you were using your own fabric line too! Well you are just one talented lady, and I wouldn't mind winning some of your fabric, or even going out and buying some, hah! Thanks for the giveaway, I am going to start following your blog and pin your circle quilt.

Cheri said...

Love the circle rulers! I just finished my first dresden & can't get the center circle as perfect as I'd like. I might have to just wait til I can get my hands on your circle rulers before I attempt again! Thanks for the giveaway!

KatieQ said...

The rulers look great. I am delighted that you will be enclosing a pattern with each of the rulers. I hate when I buy a ruler and then have to buy a book or pattern to use. it.

Mack and Mabel said...

Amazing!! What a brilliant way to make circles.The rulers are now at the top of my wishlist. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial, and for the giveaway

Chookyblue...... said...

congrats on your new rulers.........love the quilt...........

SewSealy said...

Lori,
I am so excited for you! Not only a new line of the cutest fabrics, but then the circle templates too! I love Dots! I can't get enough of them!! Don't ya think they are the backbone of quilting? I've been quilting for many years (MANY MANY) and there is ALWAYS dots and they never go out of style! Funny thing is that they always look "New" too. Dots are Hot! hahahahha Thank you for the opportunity and give away. It would be an honor to be dotted with dots! :)

Susie said...

Love the dot quilt and good circle templates are hard to find . . . except for now!

Patty said...

I love that the size of one of the templates can be used on a layer cake.

carol said...

Great circles. No more searching for the right cup, glass, saucer, plate, ....

carol said...

Great circles. No more searching for the right cup, glass, saucer, plate, ....

Tisha said...

wow I love the pattern and the fabric...the rulers are fabulous I definitely see lots of possibilities with them

Susie said...

This is amazing - I love it! Sick of going around the house looking for the right sized circle to use. My plates just don't cut it. Thanks for the opportunity.

Unknown said...

This is great!!! Sew many uses!

Lora Martin said...

Love these rulers! I suppose it will be too soon to expect to find them available at PIQF in October.

Shar said...

Those circles are great! I love the fabric!

Unknown said...

Hi Lori I doubt that I will be the winning number but your rulers are awesome. Finally a set of rulers that will make the perfect circle without allot of work involved....good luck I know they will be a big success.....

Cassie said...

What a fun ruler and pattern! Love it!!! I would never have thought to make a "dots on dots" quilt, so fun!!!

qltmom9 said...

VERY cool. Oh, I hope I win. I'd love to teach that to my teens. Thank you for the chance to win.~

Lucy~

Kim-the-girl said...

Oh I love the pattern! And your ruler is so much (SO MUCH) better than the circle ruler I have! Love it!

Nanette Merrill said...

Super excited for you and your dots. I'm first in line. Great tutorial.

pkrueger said...

Love the circle rulers! Making circles just got easier.

Rebeckah Austin said...

Thanks for the Tut.

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

This is so clever - so much easier than piecing or applique! Your dot quilt looks wonderful :)

4dreamsr said...

Love all your tuts! This one using your circles is really great.

Katherine said...

Fabulous quilt, Lori and your rulers would be brilliant to have on hand. I love that you sized them to fit pre-cuts... how clever!

Thanks so much for sharing and being a part of the hop!

Ellen in Oregon said...

Congradulations on designing your own line of rulers. I love that they are for precuts and that they come as a set. Best of all they are something I would actually find all kinds of uses for. The pattern is wonderful. Thank you for having a drawing of your beautiful fabric line. Love, Love, Love it all!

Anne's House said...

I love love love your quilt--and the circle rulers--and your new fabric collection--AND the Row-Along! Hugs!

CeLynn said...

Your new line is at the top of my wish list! The quilt looks like it would be a fun project,it is going on my list of things to make :) I love the circle rulers,pure genius !

Avon said...

Love the quilt and your fabric. I have had a difficult time locating your fabric. How do I find it? I also like the rulers and am interested in the other shapes.
Hope I win.

Joyce said...

I love your circle rulers. Your dot pattern is too cute - definitely needs to go on my bucket list.

jnoble@plmw.com

m said...

Congratulations on your new collection, it looks great! Especially when combined in such a sweet quilt...

Robin said...

What a cute pattern!

honeycreekprims said...

Why didn't I think of that! Having good tools makes any job easier. These are da bomb!

Lenis said...

I love, love, love dots!!! I use them somewhere in each project. Thanks for all of your great blog.

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Deb A said...

OMG! You are a genius! I love this idea and your set of rulers sound wonderful. The quilt is very cute too. I think I need to start making my xmas list and these will be on it!

Deb A said...

OMG! You are a genius! I love this idea and your set of rulers sound wonderful. The quilt is very cute too. I think I need to start making my xmas list and these will be on it!

Gloria said...

i love the fabric line and you rulers and patterns show it off wonderfully!

Kathleen Williams said...

I love, love, love your "Polka Dot Stitches" fabric line. Your, "Lots of Dots", quilt pattern is just as awesome!!! Can't wait until your, "Circle Ruler", is available to purchase. I am from Ontario, Canada, any idea where and when I may be able to purchase it? Kathleen

Shannon said...

How exciting for you!! I love the circle rulers. I love circle and would like to work more but don't have a cutting machine. This is a great tool. I love your new quilt pattern. What a perfect use of circles. And your new line of fabric...wonderful!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

Marcia W. said...

Extremely cute - like the method you used for the circles - really like your new polka dot stitches collection too

Anonymous said...

Wonderful pattern, "Lots of Dots," and your new Circle Rulers make quick work of the circles. Perfect size for all the new precuts. But that FABRIC is what makes the quilt... just beautiful! Some 10" squares would be most welcomed! Thanks for the opportunity!

Thanks, too, for joining in the fun and for all your inspirational posts!

Stacie said...

Wow, I love it! Can't wait to pick up a set of circle rulers!

Butter Beans and Roses said...

Wow!! What a great idea. I love the retro look of the circles, so many possiblities...Thank you for the chance to win!!!!

Butter Beans and Roses said...

Wow, what a great tool, I loove the retro look of the circles!! Sew many possibilites with the rulers. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Kim said...

OH my gosh---I LOVE your quilt! Beautiful! I need to get those rules and that pattern. So inspired!

Michelle said...

Before I read about the giveaway, I showed the picture of your quilt to my husband and said, "Now circles don't have to be so difficult!" Loving the rulers. Love the quilt. Love the fabric. Love it all! :)

Lauri said...

This is so awesome! I love circles on quilts and this will definitely make it easier! Thanks!

Lauri said...

This is so awesome! I love circles on quilts and this will definitely make it easier! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I just love your circle ruler! What a great quilt too! Thanks for the chance to win.
Tonya

Cynthia said...

wow, this makes me want to get the sewing machine out. I have had it in the closet a long time now. My newest little niece just might be getting a quilt for Christmas!

jude jones said...

What stitch do you use to applique the dots down? I can't figure it out? Hem stitch or something? My hem stitch makes four straight stitches before the zig zag stitch...it looks really good, I like it...thanks..jude

9patchnurse said...

Love that!! And the lines on the ruler are genius of course! I wanna play with some circles now.

Joann said...

oh boo! I know I have been busy with classes and my garden and doing a bit of canning but how did I miss the whole hop...I just found you today and that so sweet little circle quilt is just lucious! Looking forward to going through all the blogs and seeing their dotty ideas!

Jeanne said...

Love this quilt and the rulers are really great to have for such a project.

Amira@littlemushroomcap said...

Such perfect tutorial for the circle ruler! I love it... Perfect pattern for the great fabrics too..

incorrigible seamstress said...

Wow! This is truly inspiring!

sandy said...

Wow, wonderful idea...I love dots and with those templates I could go dotty in no time. Brilliant idea.

Lindsay said...

I am intimidated by circles, but this doesn't look as scary!! Thanks!!

Avon said...

Lori, I love your fabrics. Your circle quilt looks do-able.

Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said...

What a great idea and a great tutorial. I would love to get my hands on these. Looking forward to your other shapes too!

DanaK. said...

Wonderful things you are doing a beautiful inspiration for me!
Dana

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