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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dianneo said...

Congratulations on your new rulers! Putting the Pellon on the back makes it look SO easy. Great idea, thanks for sharing!

Aliza said...

Just love those rulers...Wanting to cut some circles lately, but don't have the right size template, so holding off for now. Your circles are beautiful.

Deonn said...

Lori, how exciting - Congratulations! These templates are terrific, and the quilt is just adorably dotty!! Can't wait to get a set of my own my own rulers, and look forward to your next set. YAY!!

Fignie said...

I'm in awe of how easy it looks to make the circles - I think I might actually attempt this. The quilt top looks amazing!!

Unknown said...

Oh - My - Word!!! This is the cutest quilt ever!!! LOVE IT!!! How in the world did you applique those circles on with your machine? I can hardly see the stitches!!! What stitch did you use? AMAZING!!! Yes, I'm a fairly new quilter, but this is great! Thanks for the awesome tutorial and congratulations on your new rulers and fabric!!! This is definitely going on my bucket list!!! :)

Marla said...

My heart skipped a beat when I saw your circles!! I wondered how you did that so well. Then I saw the circle rulers!! I must have them and try making that divine dots quilt. The fabric is so happy!! Love it all!!

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

I think your rulers are excellent and a super adorable quilt pattern also!!

Tana said...

Love the new rulers and the fabric. Can't wait to make the quilt.

Anonymous said...

Great Idea! Love the markings on the template to show where the middle and seams go. Very nice and a super cute pattern! Great job and good luck with the new project.

Mary Malone

mary and russ at wi dot rr dot com

artsycraftsyivy said...

Love that pattern! It's adorable!:)

Laurel09 said...

Cool! I really think I would enjoy working with your new circlue templates. they look really thick and sturdy, which I really appreciate also. Thanks for showing us all what you're working on and for the chance to win some fabric!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Great idea and congratulations. WOnderful quilt and adorable dots! Thank you for sharing with all of us today.

Kathy H said...

Beautiful quilt and I am glad you showed how you made the circles. The templates seem easy to use and should be the sizes needed for most quilts.

Toni DeStaffino said...

Your ruler is genius! Your quilt pattern is adorable, and I absolutely love, love, love your fantastic new line Polka Dot Stitches! You are amazing!

Toni DeStaffino said...

Your ruler is genius! Your quilt pattern is adorable, and I love, love, love your fantastic new line Polka Dot Stitches! You are amazing as always!

Sharon said...

I love your quilt and your rulers! I have never "loved" applique but this looks so fun, I am real tempted to try it!

Joan said...

Great rulers and the quilt is gorgeous! I'll have to add this one to my to do list. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

Sewn With Grace said...

I have not attempted circles because I was convinced it was too hard. This makes it so easy! Love the new line, I just ordered some from Hawthorne Threads. Have a blessed day, Lori!

Patti L. said...

Love your new pattern and circle tool. That is a technique and pattern I would definately be putting on my to-do list! Thank you!

Mary said...

How great is this!. Love the circles and really love your quilt. Oh, I can see the possibilities with it. Thank you for sharing!

kynomi said...

Really cute. Congratulations.

Maria said...

Marvellous, what an idea you have, it looks so easy ......, thank you for your tuto

Unknown said...

Great Ideas and fabric

Chris said...

Oh my gosh......fantastic! I love your dots and would be thrilled to win your circles!

Pam in IL said...

I love the new rulers! I want them all and love all the fabbies too. Your new pattern is beautiful. I think I could actually make it because your tutorial explains it so well!

Brenda said...

Congrats. on your new rulers and good luck with the marketing! My grand daughters new room is dorcated with squares and i was just thinking she needed a new quilt done in bright circles to set it off! You read my mind...which is not an easy thing to do! Great looking quilt!

Margaret said...

Awesome. I truly admire such talented people who can thinks of things like this.

Katherine McNeese said...

I love this quilt

Shannon said...

Love,love the rulers. What a great gadget. The new fabric line is simply delish. Can't wait to get me some.

Des said...

aaahhhh acrylic templates and rulers are my weakness. These circles make me sooo happy. And so smart to have a hole in them for hanging!!

Midnight said...

Your circle tutorial made my heart skip a beat. Can't wait to try those rulers. Once again I LOVE your happy fabric!!

Anonymous said...

I love the quilt. And such a great way to make a perfect circle. I already have my name on a waiting list at a fabric store on line. Would love to win. thanks for the tutorial, easy to follow. Sandy B from MD

Kay said...

I love, love, love your quilt and the name for it is so perfect. I have bookmarked this to do one day. Congrats on the rulers, they look pretty perfect to me and I need them to do your fabulous quilt. Thank you for the giveaway.
ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

Pat said...

I love your new quilt pattern. What a great idea. I also save all my dryer sheets (used ones) and use those for the back of my circles so not only does it work as the back but also still has a little smell on them. The circle templates with sure make it easier.

Melissa Corry said...

Oh my goodness Lori, THese rulers are amazing!!! What a great idea!!!

Meri said...

These are fabulous! You always make everything look so easy...and fun! I can't wait to make some dots...thanks for another great tutorial!

tara said...

We need to carry these rulers at the LQS I work at (Quilt Barn in idaho). The four patch circle is fabulous

Joyce Carter said...

Oh Lori! Your quilt is fabulous and so beautiful! I love the colors and the circles. The circle rulers would be a great addition to any sewing room. Circles are hard to make so this is definitely one that would be wonderful to have. thanks for sharing and for the great giveaway.

Alissa said...

I loooooove the ruler and pattern! Simply adorable!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I love the rulers and what nice finished circles they make. The quilt is adorable.

Alissa said...

I loooooove the ruler and pattern! Simply adorable!

Sonia B said...

Oh, what a beautiful quilt . . . and no more drawing around bowls in "about" the right size. These rulers will be awesome. Thanks for the chance.

Judy Burnett said...

This is absolutely DOT-LISHIOUS..... you come up with the neatest things and I will have to have theses dots asap. Where can I purchase them. Such a great great idea. Always love your creations. Thanks
Judy Burnett

mtnquiltr said...

The quilt you made with the circles is so cute and colourful! The rulers look like a must-have! (I love rulers!)

Linda said...

Adorable! Love the quilt.

Three Baggy P's said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! I LOVE the circles, the pattern, the entire quilt...certainly will be on my "to do/wish" list!

Linda said...

Adorable! Love the quilt.

Sally K said...

Really like the circle rulers/templates and love the new pattern. Can't wait to get some!

stephanie said...

It's gorgeous! Your tutorials always make thing look so easy. And I love the fabric!

Charlene S said...

That is one circle ruler I would buy even though I have the circle die cuts! Your pattern is so cute.

kathy said...

Lori you have the best ideas. I find circles to always be a challenge to get smooth. I will look for your rulers when they come out. I love the Polka Dot stitches fabric line. I think it just might be my favorite. You have out done yourself this time.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Fantastic! That is what I think of your new rulers AND your new fabric line Lori. I was also part of the Dot blog hop and it is so fun that you joined in to announce your new rulers.

jlhoeting said...

Ooohh! Circles have always been so scary!! I love it!!

Megan said...

I love your circle ruler! I've been so scared to sew with circles, but your ruler would make it so much less scary! I'm looking forward to buying a set! Thanks for sharing, Lori!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely LOVE your rulers! I want them NOW! I will for sure be buying them as soon as I can find them. Your quilt pattern is so cute, too! Ronda ~ phonygal@msn.com

Linda K said...

Love your happy, bright fabrics! Those templates are such a great idea for precuts. Thanks for the chance to sew with some of your wonderful prints!

Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net said...

I love your design and the fabric is perfect for it! Your rulers will be a good addition to anyone's quilting tools.

Julie said...

You mean I won't have to search for a plate and find that I don't have quite the right size anymore? Guess I'll just have to spend more time quilting...
The rulers look fantastic--like that the have the quarter circle guidelines.

Mimi Becky said...

I love this new fabulous tool! Your quilt project using the circles just may become the pattern for the quilt I will create for my 3rd grandchild. It is so unique and adorable!

Mimi Becky

kathy-o said...

I love circles - I don't love making them - but now there's HOPE! Absolutely daring!!! Thank you!

Susie said...

What a great idea the circle rulers is and the quilt looks great. Thanks for sharing and the Giveaway Susie x

Alina said...


Wow, this is so cool!! Circle Ruler, I definitely need one for working with my layer cake.

Thanks for the tutorial; it is just awesome. And of course, again, thanks for the generous giveaway.

Unknown said...

You're template create such perfect circles! I bet it's fun to imaging girls all over the world using your templates to create such fun quilts!

Judith said...

I am always amaze when I stop for a visit Lori. Love your circle patterns and the fabric is sweet. Great tutorial today and what a beautiful quilt. Again, thanks for sharin...Judith, Texas

Needled Mom said...

That is just gorgeous!!! The circular rulers make it so much easier too. I love your cute design and the dots make it so much fun!!! Great job.

Brigitte said...

I am french and I don't speak english very all... but I love all what you do and especially this pattern with dots...it's adorable !! I think your rulers seem very practical.
Thank you very much for all the tutorials you give so generously !

Joanne said...

Congratulations on the rulers! I love the quilt, especially with the four-patch circles! Thanks for sharing!!

beth said...

Wow - this makes the circles sure look easy! The pattern is darling - looking forward to trying the rulers!

I'm Not a Blogger...but I have something to say. said...

I am a new subscriber to your blog and I have to tell you I am hooked. I am saving the emails for the row along, and now you have me interested in circles/dots. While I have been quilting a long time my norm is to stay in the easy no curves/applique arena. Your tutorials make me ready to take on the dots. Oh and congrats on the great rulers. I think this is one of the answers the sewing world has been looking for for a long time. Thank you again.

Ruth Ann said...

Love love love your ideas and fabrics. You make it look so easy that I think I could do it. So happy and beautiful!

Janet wilson said...

Beautiful quilt. Love the dots. They would make a great quilt with lots of negative space for some beautiful quilt!

carla said...

Hi!!! Love your circles!!! Looks like a great new tool to have!!!! Love the finished quilt!!!!

Nancy said...

I really like your rulers and the idea for using them.
Great fabric.

Cupcake said...

Great idea! Love the quilt and using the template would make it easy and accurate. daciar@shaw.ca

Diana said...

How cool is this? Me,who can't cut a circle if my life depended on it. I am also in love with polka dots, and yor new fabric line is to die for, so on my wish list.

Connie said...

Lots of Dots and circle ruler. What a fun quilt! Love the ruler!

loriginsberg said...

Lori...I LOVE that quilt! And I LOVE your new rulers. Thank you for designing them to fit precuts. Brilliant!

Lori said...

Wow your rulers are just wonderful. I have been iffy about doing circles but you make it look so easy. And your quilt is fantastic. Congrats on your rulers and pattern.

Sandy Scott said...

I love this fabric and your quilt is very cute. Can never have too many rulers and templates. Glad I found your blog.

Anonymous said...

How cute! Congrats on your new adventure. I can hardly wait to see more of your new quilt tools and patterns :)

Denise in PA said...

Congratluations! How exciting! I just love polka dots. o:) Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Diana said...

Love your new fabric line! I want all of it! Love your polka dot quilt, and the new rulers, what a way to cut circles!

GO STARS! said...

Love the quilt! - want to go to the sewing room right now and get started. Love the fabrics and colors.

Linda said...

Lori, your quilt is so pretty! I can see that your new circle ruler will be a real help to many of us!

Jusmom1 said...

I just LOVE dots and circles. Your rulers look fabulous! I may just have to put my own circle quilt on my "To Do" list, lol.

Thank you for the giveaway!

lindapawlak@verizon.net

giddy99 said...

Wow, that dot quilt is fabulous! I don't think I would have attempted one (I'm a newbie), but those circle rulers make it look pretty straight-forward!

Libby said...

LOVE IT ~ Can't wait to have my own set - Love the fabric - I just can't wait!

Laurel said...

I love your new fabric collection and your circle rulers. The quilt is adorable. You are always so clever!

Bethany said...

Circle rulers!!! What a nifty idea!! Does this mean I can stop pulling out plates, bowls, cups and whatever else is round in the kitchen cabinets for tracing? :)
I don't know what I would use them for yet--but your quilt looks like a good place to start!!
Bethany @ sweetbeebuzzingsATgmailDOTcom

belarmina said...

estas plantillas son genial, el edredón precioso
saludos

kathy w. said...

Using your new circle rulers will be so much easier than rummaging through the cupboards looking for drinking glasses and canned goods to trace around! This is an idea that I will put on my "Christmas Wish List" so my kids know what to gift me with. Love your quilt, too.

Corrie said...

The quilt is wonderful - super fun. And I love the templates they would be great to have for so many projects! Lori, Congrats - that's exciting!

Nanbon44 said...

the circle rulers are great, I would use them more as templates and the quilt is wonderful

Teresa in Music City said...

Congratulations on your new rulers! They look amazing and easy to use. And the dotty quilt is wonderful! What's not to love about all those wonderful dots???

Anonymous said...

Love your new fabricline!!
Corine, Alberta

Sheila said...

I love the quilt and I really love those rulers , what a fantastic idea , congrats ! Thanks so much for sharing .

Phyllis said...

What a wonderful idea! I love it!
I've always had a hard time with circles and this is the answer! Wishing you great success and I can't wait to get my hands on a set and see what you come up with next!
Phyllis
gailxs@hotmail.com

Debbie B. said...

Lori, love your blog, love your fabrics, and will really love using new circle rulers...brilliant!

Christine S said...

Oh I LOVE this! Great job!

Christine S said...

Oh I LOVE this! Great job!

Colleen said...

Absolutely adorable quilt. You are amazing. Thanks for the give away.

Darlington Delights said...

What a nifty tool. The circle cutter looks like such a simple answer to an issue that plagues us all!

Celeste said...

Lori,
Your pattern and templates are wonderful. Love all your fabrics too.

Grandmasewnsew said...

Just love your quilt! It just so cute! Excellent tutorial and great thick rulers! This is moving to the top of my "to do" list.

Donna Allen said...

When I started reading this post, I thought that this was something I would never do. Then I saw the quilt...I love it! I may be trying something new soon! Thank you!

SIMPLESEW said...

Let me just say now.. It was nice knowing you. Because you are going to be a millionaire and you want know me any longer because I will be one of the little people.. This is fabulous, I want all of them, Keep me posted, this is something that looks like fun.. I am not much into gadgets, but this is great.. This is right up there with the man that discovered Post=it notes..

Aletta said...

What a great tool! I really need those rulers for the perfect circles. Hopefully they will be sold in the Netherlands too. Otherwise I am still forced to use different plates ;-)

Unknown said...

I just love the circle rulers and the pattern. It's so fresh and happy! This will be the year of the circle.

kathymce said...

Wow! I have never thought of doing this for applique before. You have given me a great idea for finishing another quilt I have been putting off for forever. Needleturning is not my cup of tea. . . but after seeing how you did this for even small circles has given me the motivation to try this technique. And I love your circles!! Wonderful templates. I love the gingham checks and text fabrics in your new line.

Judy B said...

Low your dotty quilt, to cute and a great tutorial! Your circle rulers are awesome and will fly off the shelves. I know your other rulers will also be a success. Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway.
jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

Laura K said...

What a wonderful idea! Thank you for the chance to win some of your GORGEOUS fabric!

Ann @thequiltingcats said...

I love it! I also love the idea of a 4patch circle! I have been wanting circle templates! Thank you!

Kimi said...

Ooh I'm looking forward to your new rulers! Cutting out circles have always intimidated me, so I imagine these rulers will make them easy peasy to cut. :) Can't wait to see what your other rulers and patterns are!

Lois' Laughlines said...

The circle ruler....BRILLIANT. I have been using a salad plate. The circle quilt is darling, also
blessings to you.

Staci said...

The quilt is darling. I especially love the 4 patch circles! That is very clever! I am very interested in your rulers! I have a circle quilt on my to do list. I love that your templates are thick acrylic and sturdy.
Congratulations on your new venture!

Jennie P. said...

I think your rulers will be fantastic! I can imagine using them to make my quilt have rounded corners. Instead of using a bowl!!

VickiT said...

Lori!!! I LOVE the new circle rulers! LOVE THEM!!! I'm very happy to see they go up to such a nice big size too. Awesome job creating them. And the pattern is awesome.

I need to get something for circles and have considered the Accuquilt Go circle dies but I have to buy so many at a cost I just haven't been able to afford yet and those don't go into larger sizes because of the limitation of the cutter. I've been considering the other circle things on the market but they are just flat and you can't use them with the rotary cutter so I really love these you've come out with. YAY!

Bonnie58 said...

Love the dot quilt. it is gorgeous. Such fun. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw

SharonZ said...

Your circle rulers are fabulous and so is that quilt! Can't wait til they come out so I can try both.

Nancy Page said...

This is a super great, awesome ruler and pattern. I would love to try it. Thank you for this great giveaway.

Have a super great sewing and stitching day.

jan said...

I LOVE Polka Dot Stitches! The Apple Green and Gray is my favorite!! I have always dreaded sewing circles and the only ones I have were for Dresden plates - and they never come out smooth around the edges. I cannot wait to get a set of these rulers - or some Polka Dot Stitches! Congratulations on both!!
PS Love the quilt - I dont think it would intimidating with the circle rulers.

Kelly @ PatchworkAndPaperPiecing said...

Holy Cow, I'm in love! I want these rulers in every size and shape! No more stacks of plates on my studio table for different sizes (seriously, dinner plate, saucer, etc taking up room on my desk!).
I've been waiting quite impatiently for the new fabric line and now it seems I'll add the rulers to my wish list!
You inspire me daily...thank you, thank you!

Sara Hall said...

I think your circle rulers are amazing!!

Cathie in UT said...

How clever you are! Love your new ruler and can't wait to see what's up next
Thanks for the chance to win

Nancy said...

I'm looking forward to trying this. I love the quilt pattern you have included with the templates. Nancy P.

Truffle queen said...

Great quilt! Love the circles and the quick and easy way you make them! I'm GAME!!! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

joycefparry@gmail.com said...

Lori, I love everything that you make! I am now working on a "Cakewalk" table runner for my daughter to celebrate her babies 1st birthday. I love the dots and now know what my next project will be!

Jodi said...

I've been loving circles and want to try a quilt with them. Thx for the chance!

barbara woods said...

love your rulers thanks for the giveaway

Lynn said...

wow, this is just stunning-i love it! thanks.

•stephanie• said...

pretty much gasped when i saw the photo of the finished lots of dots quilt.
holy adorable.
you're a genius with those rulers.
{i'm not surprised!}

Unknown said...

I love the quilt and I was thinking the other day how nice it would be to have circle rulers for certain projects. Voila!

Penny from S.C. said...

Looks like a great baby quilt. Love the rulers. Makes easy work of circles!

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Fun quilt--love dots!!

Ruth B said...

These rulers are great! Can't wait to see what comes next. Your dots pattern is a perfect fit for my daughter - she loves circles.

carol said...

Wow. I can see that these circles would come in really handy!

Heather said...

Great idea! So glad there are people like you to come up with these nifty ideas!

Heartsdesire said...

Wow, Lori, your new rulers look fabulous. And so easy to use that your Lots of Dots pattern will be a snap to make. Thanks the tutorial as well.

Elaine said...

I love your dot fabric and the quilt you created is wonderful!! A circle ruler is a great idea! I am so glad I found your blog!

Sandi Linn Andersen said...

I'll be looking for your circle rulers! They'll be much more accurate than tracing lunch and dinner plates for circles. ;-) Lovely quilt! I have a circle project bouncing in my brain so I could really use your rulers. I read that they will be shown at Market. When will they be available for sale?

Anonymous said...

First and Foremost, I love your line of fabrics you come out with! I am so excited to see those circle rulers and cant wait to make that awesome quilt pattern! Thankyou for the give-away too! Hope Im the lucky one! Tricia

Lline said...

This set of rulers/templates is officially on my to buy list. No more trying to get the right size with a compass and it never being quite right.If your other shapes work as well I may be hard pressed deciding which set to buy first.Thanks for offering a set to win.

Newbie Jen said...

I love those rulers! I'm still making templates with a compass (talk about old school)! And I love, love, love your fabric line. I'm saving up my allowance to get some.

Susan said...

What do I think? Hmmmmmm....
Very nice! Love your finished project! Your circle rulers and pattern! You have dobe a very nice job of both!

Meredith said...

Congratulations on your new ruler! That is so so so COOL! Love your patterns and pretty fabrics - I need to begin the row-a-long too!

Rita said...

i really like your new circle rulers (very helpful and accurate) and polka dot quilt pattern -- so dawgone cute, and the fabrics are such sweet vintage inspiration!

Marci said...

I am dizzy with delight! Great pattern! Thank you so much for the give away!

2 Utah Gypsies said...

What an absolutely darling quilt. LOVE the fabrics. I want to make this one!

2 Utah Gypsies said...

ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this quilt and the fabrics. This is one that I MUST, MUST, MUST make!

Unknown said...

Love them!! Seems like it would be a very 'doable' quilt, even for me, a fairly new quilter.

BizyStitches said...

I think you hit a jackpot with your round rulers. This is the most comments I've seen. I can see many uses for your ruler, like Christmas ornaments. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

blueberrymoon said...

Rulers are brilliant!! I have tried to make circles ......
big fail ! Your way is super duper!! I can't wait to try it!!
The fabric.... be still my quilty heart:)

Sheila said...

Love your circle templates! So much better than using plates, cups, bowls, etc. You can SEE through yours, fussy cut, line up blocks. Great idea.

Baley Dyan said...

I love the Dots quilt! Can you just send me the complete quilt? Thanks! :) JK, I would love to win the fabric squares!

Melissa said...

I like that your rulers work with precut fabrics.

Joanna said...

Love the new pattern!

Anonymous said...

HELLO! WHAT A WONDERFUL TUTORIAL-I'M SAVING THIS! THE RULER LOOKS NEAT!
THANKS FOR YOUR POST+A NICE GIVEAWAY TOO!

msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Everything you create makes me so happy!!
burkeout@comcast.net

Laci Ripp said...

OMG! I LOVE this quilt AND the fabric! I am doing your row along but may have to squeeze this in to!

Jane said...

Oh my! I love your quilt and the ruler set is amazing!
You are such a creative person, Lori! Would love to win, thanks for the chance!

Laci Ripp said...

OMG! I LOVE this quilt AND fabric! I am doing your row along but I may have to sqeeze this quilt in to!

salamanda said...

I think with these rulers and the lovely pattern I could manage a quilt. Great idea

michelle said...

Dots are my absolute favorite! Your patterns and designs are incredibly creative! I love the idea of the circle templates and how they can work separately or together and how well they work with precuts. Thank you for the chance to win!

Courtneysews said...

I love your new circle rulers! I'm always trying to find objects around the house to trace when I need a circle. Pretty fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!

Annelies said...

Beyond adorable....congrats and I can't wait to play with the dots!!!

Audra said...

I love polka dots, I love this ruler, and I love the quilt. I. Can. Not. Wait!

Marsha said...

how wonderful is this?!... I can't believe that an idea that seems like common sense is now a set of wonderful rulers... CONGRATS!!! I'm in awe...

Quilt Monkey said...

You've done it again! Great tutorial and products. Can I be you when I grow up? :) Thanks for the chance!

Bridget said...

I love this idea! It's great to see circles instead of square shapes. I also love the fabrics too!

Anonymous said...

OHHHH MY GOODNESS LORI!!!!!!
I MUST get all those cute rulers to make the quilt!!!!! Love them so much!!!

Myself said...

What a great ruler! got to have one! Thanks for the chance to win :)

Snoodles said...

What an awesome idea, to make them work with precuts! Wowser! Love the finished quiltie, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

SherryB said...

So cute, so cute, so cute...I just kept repeating that as I read your entry today! And wow, love your pics to show how easy to make those circles...then KAPOW--your circle quilt is gorgy-oso! Thanks for the giveaway, but the pictures were my present today!

candacek said...

These circular rulers are amazing! I can't wait to get one!

eva said...

They are perfect - why haven´t anyone thought of that before. That´s what´s missing! The quilt is lovely!

WoolenSails said...

I love doing circles and using the fusible method, though mine do not come out as nice. I like the idea of having a circle ruler to help with getting the right shape and for cutting our circles from pieced blocks.

Debbie

sew.darn.quilt said...

You have just made a whole lotta quilters squeal with delight with this new tool! I'll be looking forward to your other rulers as well.
Thank you for the chance

Learn How To Make Quilts said...

Wow, I love the quilt, and of course the fabrics as well. Would love to have some of these fabrics and try out this ruler set sometime too.

Julie S said...

What a briliant way to make circles for applique! Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial! Love the quilt, too. I especially like it that there is no raw edge applique.

SpartanBabe said...

So. Cool. I love the circle templates and the pattern! Thanks for sharing and the tut - I would never have tried the circles since I can't hand applique, but that non-fusible makes it easy! too darn easy! Thanks for the giveaway too, your fabric is fabulous!

Dyann said...

What a wonderful set of circles...no more using a compass to make circles! Yea! The lots of Dots Quilt is right up my alley:) Love it! Your are so creative, I have been following your blog for some time and you are so inspiring...love it :)

blinkbonniefarm said...

I love the quilt and your new Circle Rulers! Can't wait to get the set. How exciting for you to add rulers that you designed. I'll be waiting to see the new rulers when you are able to show us. Please enter me in your give-away. Thanks, Pat

Rebeckah Austin said...

I love how you made the circles. A template would be great. I am glad you invented these :)

Jenny L said...

I love the circle rulers and the quilt. I also really like the colors in the quilt. I might have to give these rulers a try!

Becky S. said...

I love your Lots of Dots quilt and the circle rulers are a great idea! Thanks for the great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

OMG I think I'm in love. I was just thinking I need a quilt to make it is Sept. after all.... These circles are what I need. And your NEW fabric.... TO DIE FOR!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Kathie said...

The quilt looks great! Thank you for the tutorial!

Jenny L said...

I love the circle rulers and the quilt. I also really like the colors in the quilt. I might have to give these rulers a try!

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

I think your rulers are wonderful and your project is so cute. I can't wait to see the other rulers. Thanks for the chance on your awesome giveaway!

Debbie Johnson said...

I LOVE IT!!!!
The circle quilt is adoreable! Love the circle rulers!

Denny Aleckson said...

Hi! Lori! Love the circles and your fabric! Not sure if I am eligible, coz I do not have a blog, but would LOVE to try anyway....I follow you on Pinterest...Oh! Boy! It's
addicting! Thanks for the chance!

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

Love love love the dots and the ruler and especially the pattern! Too cute. Thanks for the chance.

Carol Swift said...

Very, very cute! Love those circles and the quilt is just so bright and cheery. :O)

Unknown said...

Your Lots of Dots quilt. Just right for brightening up any room. I think your circle rulers are great, I would also use them to make half circles. I have a phobia about curves, starting at getting the pieces cut correctly. Thank you for the chance to win.

Marj in Mexico

Ronan's Grandma said...

I love your quilt and can't wait to get my hands on the circle templates. Anxiously waiting for your other ruler/templates to come out. How soon can I get these? LOVE LOVE LOVE

Pam said...

Hiya! This is so cool!!! These would be so handy, especially since they fit the precuts. It's often hard to find a plate, cup, saucer, bowl that will fit just right for that certain piece of fabric. Thanks for the giveaway, and I'll be looking forward to seeing the other rulers. Blessed be, hugs!!!

Rita E in AZ said...

Your quilt is a lovely display of the fabric and a great pattern for using your new rulers.

suemac said...

Those circle rulers are the cutest. I love the quilt pattern and I love your new fabric line. Lots of dots with it.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE dots!! Your ruler is genius, Lori! I will be anticipating it's arrival for purchase thsi Fall. Thanks!

cbnovick@hotmail.com
Cindy Novick in AZ

Unknown said...

That's so cool! I love the circle templates!! Curves are so scary and this would help a ton!! :) You make it all look so easy!

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