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About Patch and Dot

Patch and Dot is a quilting and crafting blog. Posts are mostly quilting tutorials and round ups of the best patterns and quilting classes that I've tried on my quilting journey. You'll also find quilt-along news, swaps, and pattern reviews, with a focus on simple, modern quilt projects (bonus points if there are hearts and rainbows involved). Visit the Patch and Dot shop for modern baby quilt and mini quilt patterns.

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This pattern was so efficient, lots of batching (y

This pattern was so efficient, lots of batching (you can see this block is the inverse of one I posted earlier), very little waste, and once you get going you can just sew and sew without having to keep consulting the pattern, which is nice! #quiltbuzzbingo #solidsquilt #quiltblock #modernquilting

When you’re happy with your test block but now r

When you’re happy with your test block but now realize you don’t have nearly enough fabric for the rest of the words 🤦🏻‍♀️. Paper piecing really is a “you need more fabric than you think” endeavour! I’m determined sew my stash this year and buy as little as possible, so mini quilt here we come 💕 #blackletterquilt #alphabetquilt #alphabetquiltpattern

The best way to do paper piecing if you’re doing

The best way to do paper piecing if you’re doing multiples of any block: trace onto freezer paper! With this method, you’ll press fabric to the waxy side of the paper, fold the paper and sew just to one side of the fold, rather than through the paper, so no mess of paper bits to clean up at the end. Don’t forget to mark your pieces, both the number order and the fabric (here I just wrote “o” for the foreground pieces that make the letter o). #paperpiecing #blackletterquilt #quilting

February getting so close! Little blast from the p

February getting so close! Little blast from the past here in anticipation of winter's second-dreamiest month.⁠
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#plantingseedsquilt #valentinequiltblock #miniquilt

Did I mention that this quilt is for myself? I'm p

Did I mention that this quilt is for myself? I'm pretty excited about that. I'd saved these Meadow fabrics by Leah Duncan forever, but not only do I think it will be worth it, I've really been making an effort over the past few years to have more of a mindset of not always putting the fun/rewarding things off. #sewmystash #jffichallenge2023 #sugarandspicequilt

More checkerboard . . . #modernquilting #quiltbuz

More checkerboard
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#modernquilting #quiltbuzzbingo2022 #quiltblock

Just a few more of these babies to go, I should be

Just a few more of these babies to go, I should be sewing them into rows by the weekend! #checkerboardquilt #modernquilt #modernquilting

Little test for my next wallhanging #blackletterqu

Little test for my next wallhanging #blackletterquilt #paperpiecing #fpp #alphabetquilt

This is a classic block that @megancollins_c has l

This is a classic block that @megancollins_c has levelled up with her excellent pattern. It uses a combination of traditional and paper piecing, with the latter making it easier to create a nice crisp block and sharp points … while still having a really sweet old fashioned feeling. #quilting #sugarandspicequilt #quiltblock

How do you organize your fabric? I use this SPRUTT

How do you organize your fabric? I use this SPRUTT unit from Ikea for yardage ranging from a half to about two yards. But my system has gone a bit haywire over the last little while so I’m about to reorganize the whole thing! #fabricaddict #ikeasprutt #mariekondo #modernquiltersofinstagram

Building some new quilting habits in January, and

Building some new quilting habits in January, and trying to make sure I share what I make. What are your sewing goals this year? #quiltersofinstagram #modernquilting

Pink and green is definitely the theme around here

Pink and green is definitely the theme around here! I'm using Kona cotton's Ballet Slipper for the background of this #sugarandspicequilt, with mostly Meadow by Leah Duncan in the foreground. ⁠
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#jffichallenge2023 #leahduncan #konacottonsolids

Really looking forward to seeing how these blocks

Really looking forward to seeing how these blocks come together and glad I used some favourite prints that I'd been hanging onto for a little while. #quiltbuzzbingo2022 #konacottonsolids #rubystarsociety #jffichallenge2023

Another blast from the past that I'm going to try

Another blast from the past that I'm going to try and finish this year! For anyone else working on this block from The Unblock series, I have learned that it is possible to eke out the larger Vs from a single jellyroll strip, but just barely. Bit of a nail biter! #jffichallenge2023 #paperpiecing #freepattern #quiltblock #themightymuddlethroughblock

This is #blackletterquilt printed at 50% scale. Th

This is #blackletterquilt printed at 50% scale. The blocks have a certain sweetness at this size (if I do say so myself!), but I do have a tip when working at these smaller sizes in paper piecing. Normally I use the freezer paper method for my blocks. Mainly because of how clean it is (literally - there is nothing like just peeling the waxy paper away from the back and not having to deal with hundreds of little paper bits). EXCEPT: when I scale my blackletters down. Being able to sew the tiny pieces straight onto the paper just gives that extra stability you need, and you don't need to worry about anything sliding out of alignment or away from the template altogether. #fpp #paperpiecing #paperpieced #alphabetquilt #valentinequilt

In the spirit of the @wyldwoodcreative 'just finis

In the spirit of the @wyldwoodcreative 'just finish it' challenge, I'm pulling out my #sugarandspicequilt (pattern by @megancollins_a) and adding as many more blocks as I have Leah Duncan fabric remaining #jffichallege2023 #traditionalquilt #paperpiecing #quiltblock

This quilt pattern for #quiltbuzzbingo has really

This quilt pattern for #quiltbuzzbingo has really taught me the value of pre-cutting. Typically I'm a pretty impatient quilter, always wanting to do a test block (or three), "just to see," and cut out one at a time rather than all in a batch. But I think I'm a convert, it really does speed things up! #modernquilting #checkerboardquilt #quiltblock

What are your quilting plans / goals this year? I

What are your quilting plans / goals this year? I am trying to strike the right balance of “realistic and fun” with mine. Tag me if you feel like sharing yours, I would love to see! (Blank template in my Story highlights if you’re not able to grab it here.) #quiltersofinstagram #quiltplans #sewmystash #2023goals

New year, new calendar, along with the year’s mo

New year, new calendar, along with the year’s most relatable memes (re: buying the new planner/notebook that will change everything). I’ve got plans but key among them is to trust myself, and not drain the life out of my best ideas by over planning. Fabrics are “Moxie” in neon pink by Rifle Paper, and Tula Pink Solids #blackletterquilt #quiltnumbers #miniquilt #quiltblocks #riflepapercofabric #tulapinksolids

New year, fresh starts. Is this the best day of th

New year, fresh starts. Is this the best day of the year? I think so. #happynewyear #patchanddot #quiltersofinstagram #modernquilter

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