Week 4 of Dots on Point Quilt Sew Along: Assembling the Blocks

Hey there, fellow quilters! We've made it to Week 4 of our Dots on Point Quilt Sew Along, and it's time to assemble those beautiful blocks! This week, we're diving into the wonderful world of cutting fabric circles. Don't worry, I've got some super handy tools to make this part a breeze. After that, we'll explore the art of appliqué together. I can't wait to share my favorite thread and stitch choices to help make your blocks look flawless. This part of the journey is all about bringing our pretty fabric dots together and transforming them into fabulous blocks. It's a perfect blend of precision, creativity, and a little zen moment. So, are you ready? Let's do this!

If you're scratching your head over any sewing conundrums, why not head over to our Zen Chic Facebook group? It's a fabulous spot for some friendly advice and chat. Remember, you can share your journey on Instagram with #DotsOnPointQAL and stand a chance to win our weekly giveaways (more details at the end of this post)! So, are you all set to twirl with the dots?

Sewing Essentials for Week 4

As we step into the groove of bringing our dots to life, remember, no quilt project is complete without a little help from our trusty tools. They're the superheroes of our quilting journey, swooping in to make the process efficient, neat, and a whole lot of fun. This week, we're spotlighting the circle cutter - it's a game-changer for sewing those dots with precision and joy. So, let's gear up and prepare to have a blast creating our quilt!

Your Assignment for Week 4: Assemble Your Blocks

Here's your mission for the week:

Hey there, fellow quilters! Get ready to dive into Week 4 of our delightful Dots on Point Quilt Sew Along! We're about to get busy cutting out the Dots, and trust me, it's a piece of cake with a Circle Cutter and a Rotating Cutting Mat. They really speed things up and make the whole process a cinch.

No need to stress, I've got a super helpful YouTube tutorial ready to guide you every step of the way. For all those important details like exact measurements, your pattern is your best friend.

So, are you pumped to create some Dot magic? Let's get those sewing machines humming!

And the winner of our last week’s prize is….

Hooray!

Let's roll out the red carpet for Jana @fibis_patchwork, our outstanding winner from last week! She's now the lucky recipient of a free Globe Online Class. We're over the moon for you!

Remember, there's a new opportunity to win every week.

So keep those entries coming For week 4: share a photo of your blocks with dots using #DotsOnPointQAL.

Who knows? You could be our next lucky star!

How to Win Prizes on Instagram

Time to flaunt your fabric choices on Instagram! The photo challenge for this week is to

• post a snap of your assembled blocks. Remember to include #DotsOnPointQAL in your caption.

• Your Instagram profile needs to be public in order to participate.

• Each picture you post is an entry and there's no limit to how many times you can enter in a single week. Keep in mind that the entries don't carry over to the next week. Each week is a new opportunity.

• Make sure your photo is posted between 26th of June and 2nd of July´24. We'll be randomly selecting a winner from all eligible posts, and the winner will be announced on next week‘s blog post. Best of luck!