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It is the last day of the Blog Hop! Wow! Hopping around gave us all some wonderful ideas using Dots!
A big "Thank You" to Corrie and Des from Quilt Taffy Blog and Madamn Samm from Sew We Quilt Blog.
Dots are a simple circle and I decided I wanted to create a simple block with the dots in between the dots in the block.
My block can be made in a 10 1/2 or a 12 1/2 or actually any size you would like.
I started with 2 colors of dot fabrics - a light yellow and a medium purple. It works best if you have contrast between the colors.
I roughly rotary cut a square 2 inches larger than 12 1/2".
Then I rotary cut 3 strips from the purple - 2 inches wide.
I laid them on my yellow block at an angle, making sure I wasn't too close to a corner.
Then I carefully lifted up the strips and cut. See the next couple photos...
Then I started sewing the strips where I cut. See the next couple photos.
Do not stretch or pull as you are sewing. Pins are a good idea if you pin your seams. The angle cuts are bias and may stretch a bit.
Roughly trim off the edges.
Pressed/ironed.
Ready to trim the block. I made it quite a bit larger, but probably an inch larger would have been plenty.
You could cut it at an angle, but then you are going to have more bias edges to stretch and pull.
I rotary trimmed my block "straight on" instead of at an angle -- less bias fabric to work with later when assembling the quilt blocks into the quilt top.
Trimmed to 12 1/2 inch block. Well actually if you look closely -- my ruler is a 13" Square! So I cut it at 13 inches.
You could sew border strips around each block.
If you did the strips inbetween with the yellow on the purple you could make a whole quilt with just two colors.
My finished block was simple and so very easy to make!
You
can make this block in any size so the possibilities are endless!
Thanks for hopping by!
I am sharing a Giveaway today of the NEW Summer Tomatoes Quilt Pattern and the NEW Summer Tomatoes Fabric Set. Tomatoes not included.
Open
to everyone! You have two chances to win.
#1 Leave a comment to enter.
#2 Leave a second comment, if you are a follower. And Thanks if you are... You are why I create and post!
Please make sure you leave an email, if you are a “no reply blogger”. Thanks!
Giveaway ends Saturday, September 29th, Midnight CST and will be announced during the following week.
Here
are the links to all of the Dot on Dot Participants for today –
September 21st.
September 21st
Enjoy the Hop!
Marcia
I love fast blocks - so many possibilities with this. thank you for sharin.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks - i love your tutorial. The tomato quilt pattern looks great too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat block Marcia! Easy's good. Thanks for sharing the how to's!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI loved the tutorial and I really loved your blocks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I would love to see this as a runner!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Great blocks and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden
Great blocks, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the tutorial. I will have to try that one too. It is added to my to-do-list because: It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I love slicing and sewing back together. Sew cool looking.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteThat`s a great tutorial. Your block is unique and lovely. I really like it. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the easy way to a large block, i think I would combine this with the "stack and wack" style to introduce more of a scrappy look. I 'fess up I am addicted to scraps and totally dotty.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific block. Great impact for such a little bit of effort. Thanks for the tut and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteNice block idea - many possibilities! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely dotted tut...you do it better than anyone
ReplyDeleteNice project, and the close up of the quilting...ahhhhh!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun blocks, I think they would be quite a challenge for me, but challenges are good for learning.
ReplyDeletethose tomato fabrics look delicious!
ReplyDeletethanks for being in the blog hop and offering a giveaway!
The faster the better I always say!
ReplyDeleteLove your dots and the tomato fabric is an awesome color. Love the orangey red.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of tomatoes (and fabric)!! Always makes my mouth water! Super giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYay and I am a follower (and I still need to get something to you to work your quilting magic on!). Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of your block, Marcia but I especially like the idea of alternating blocks of the two colors. Strking!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea!
I am a follower also; sorry I forgot to say so in the first comment.
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Love the block and the tutorial is great!!!! I will probably try this so be on the look out!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! It is me again!!! I am a follower!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the tablerunner. The block looks very modern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nifty block. I think I may have to try it! Thanks for the info on making it.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteLots of possibilities with this one , thanks for the tutorial . I am a follower .
ReplyDeletecool block
ReplyDeletei follow
ReplyDeleteI love this, can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI am a (new) follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block to make! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered how people inlaid strips of fabric. Very good tutorial. Thanks. Love that red tomato fabric and your quilting.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia. Your block is so sweet and simple, but looks so beautiful. It would make a beautiful quilt. Loved your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial; I've been wanting to try this style of block!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower; thanks for the chance. :)
ReplyDeleteinteresting technique. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood instructions to make your block. I can see how it can make so many different things. WIll look forward to seeing the table runner. Love your circle quilting too at the bottom of the post. You are always inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteInteresting block ans looks easy to make. Thanks for showing how. (I'm a follower.)
ReplyDeleteInteresting block ans looks easy to make. Thanks for showing how. (I'm a follower.)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great block and tutorial--nice! Your tomatoes look so yummy. Thanks for hopping with us!
ReplyDeletefast and easy--I like the sound of that!! Thanks for the quick tut!
ReplyDeleteROSEMARY B here:
ReplyDeleteI have been a follower for a long time now.
I love your creations, you have a lot of good advice for us newbies -- that are hesitant to take the big steps haha
I love your first idea, really great, and the circles in the tomato colors are just divine!
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing creativity
What a nice block! Can't wait to see the table runner! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSimple, but very effective. quilt in your blocks will look stunning! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteYour tutorial made me feel like I could make this block.
ReplyDeleteVery madern but simple block. I love it. I would be so excited if you were to pick me to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a very happy, loyal and friendly stalker/follower.
ReplyDeleteI like the block--wonky is so much fun!
ReplyDeletecute idea!
ReplyDeletelove the summmer tomatoes
ReplyDeletefollowing you now
What a neat block Marcia! You always have the greatest ideas! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block! I would love to try this in all different colors. I bet it would look wonderful. Thank you so much for showing us how!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Would make for a fairly quick quilt with alot of bang for your buck!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing =)
I thought I was following you already, I've got that rectified now! =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the quilt block tutorial - love how quilt it is to make. And thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a great way to make a block! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYes I am a follower. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI've been following by email & now I'm also a follower by GFC too (thought I'd already done that). Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Thanks for the inspiration! Love the dot fabrics you choose too, they are fun.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely dotted block, thanks for the tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteWish I could taste those tomatoes!
ReplyDeleteEasy & fast is good!
Love the block. thanks for the oportunity on the great giveaway.
ReplyDeletebonnielarson58@gmail.com
MMMMMMM....summer tomatoes!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway chance!
Susie
legato1958@aol.com
Marcia-Love your dotty blocks, the purple and yellow are striking together. I saw your post on the hankies. I also have a collection but they're all different sizes, so I like you idea, however, I want to preserve the edgings on many of mine because they are lacy and/or unique, so I am still pondering what to do. From California, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! So many possibilities, so versatile. Thanks for your tutorial if dotty goodness and a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteReally cool! Thanks for the tutorial & for joining the hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun tutorial. It is a great dotty block.
ReplyDeleteThe circular quilting is fabulous too. Very nice.
I am one of your followers.
ReplyDeleteYou are so Dotty in a BIG way and way cute. thanks for sharing the tutorial, inspiring. its been fun Hopping with ya. shirley from SimpleSew at funnymesjc at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, I dont know why Google plus made me a no reply follower but its in the works being fixed. funnymesjc at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures were most helpful - thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteYour Dotty block is great. Love the tomato pattern.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeletelove your block
ReplyDeletei am a follower
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am now a new follower.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great tutorial, thanks for the great giveaway and too bad we don't get any of those yummy tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteHI! VERY NICE TUTORIAL+GIVEAWAY!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
HAPPY STITCHING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Cute block, looks easy, thanks for the tut and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like your combo of colors. Two colour quilts are so classic looking.
ReplyDeleteMuito bem explicado o seu tut,e o bloco ficou lindo,parabéns.
ReplyDeleteWhat a simply great block! Endless possibilities and room for some applique as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway... love "tomatoes." :-D
Already a happy follower...
ReplyDeleteReally cute. I like the two simplicity.
ReplyDeleteA fun block and I really like the fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteThat Tomato Quilt Pattern and fabric is yummy! Thanks for an opportunity to win some...
A fun block and I really like the fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteThat Tomato Quilt Pattern and fabric is yummy! Thanks for an opportunity to win some...
Lovely dots thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely block, thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteAre you sure the tomatos are not included, because they sure do look good. I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteThat was a simple block and I can some more possibilities with it. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy follower number 524. I feel like that might be a lucky number.
ReplyDeleteLove the block, never have to worry about making a mistake or not matching the seams. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat block and so easy.I follow you.
ReplyDeleteYour block is very effective. Nice.
ReplyDeleteNice blocks, but please do not put my name in the pot. I don't have much time any more. Life is getting in the way. LOL
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and love your blog.
cheers
maggie
I love your fast & easy blocks, I see great possibilities.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
I am interested in seeing the runner :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block that you truly could make any size!!! I can't wait to see the runner you make with it.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower - thanks for the opportunity to win your beautiful tomato fabric (the real thing looks good too!!!).
ReplyDeleteLove the tomatoes fabric and hope i win! thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun block and my head is swimming with ideas on how to incororate it into some of my projects. Thanks for sharing this with us today!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and can't wait to see your next creation. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks. I think summer tomatoes is awesome would love to win and make it! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am your follower
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I'm eligible to win since I won from you so recently, but I really like your block. I've been planning to do one like it for a couple of months now. Your block inspires me to get started!
ReplyDeleteI just joined the Group & now follow you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial on your 12.5" or 13" block!
ReplyDeleteThat block makes me think of the game "pick up sticks"...a whole quilt of them would be so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic tutorial !!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of the hop!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how to make your pretty block with us. I like that it is a fast block,that looks complicated.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt block! And, terrific tomato fabrics!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Follower
ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
The tomato colors are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a different but easy block! I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a follower NOW~
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. I love the block - you are very creative. Thanks for participating and sharing - that's what made this very successful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely block. I'm a follower and my late father frequently said "any color as long as it's red"
ReplyDeleteGreat colors, I like vibrant and bright material gives me a happy day. Also, the quilting is very interesting, I haven't tried free motion yet, have to find a Viking store that will ship me the feet I need.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking block Marcia and fairly easy too. I really love those colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you
I'm already a follower on GFC and by email.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Marcia.
I like the slice technique for your block and using the dottie print in periwinkle and yellow colorways. Very imaginative block! Thanks for the post.
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ReplyDeleteYes, the two color combinations would make a darling quilt. I like that the dots were outlined in black - it really made them stand out. Thanks for the tut.
ReplyDeleteI do follow you in Google Reader Friend Connect.
ReplyDeleteI like this new idea for making a block! I can't wait to see what you make with it!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did and your tut was spot on. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog
ReplyDeleteLOVE your easy block!! Is way cool bordered too! Thanks you for sharing how to do 'em too!
ReplyDeleteAlso love your summer tomatoes fabric! Happy colors for sure!
Thanks for chance to win your drawing! :)
I'm already a Happy Follower! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for second chance to win your Drawing!! :)
Your block is my kind of block, fast and easy! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice job with the tutorial. Love the fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteLoved your tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteI like your block, it has lots of possibilities.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteTotally different and modern dotty block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun fast block...it's a great modern block. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend! Pauline
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower, thanks for the chance. Pauline
ReplyDeleteWow, I love how creative you were in making your block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your dotty block! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteLove the block.....very modern:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your block! Very cool :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a happy follower :)
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks, Great tut. Thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteLove your quilting. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your creative goodness!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour block is beautiful and your machiine quilting is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the tutorial. Your block looks great! Love your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love how wonderful this easy block looks!
ReplyDeleteSorry for late comment. On vacation and limited internet
Your tomato quilt pattern is really cute! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDelete... and yes, I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI can do this. I'm not a quilter - but I can do this one. Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the block. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm new follower. :)
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