Elevate your free-motion quilting with the incredibly versatile Creative Grids® Machine Quilting Tool Dot. Designed by renowned machine quilting teacher and author Angela Walters, the Dot is essentially two rulers in one. It empowers quilters to create dynamic designs by quilting along the outside edge for perfectly angled straight lines, or along the inside cutout to form beautiful, curvy, and pointy shapes. Crafted from premium 1/4-inch thick clear acrylic, this tool provides a safe and solid edge for your ruler foot. When paired with the signature Creative Grids non-slip grip, the Dot gives you the confidence and control to execute complex dot-to-dot quilting patterns without ever marking your fabric.
Key Features
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Two-In-One Design: Quilt along the exterior straight edges to create angles, wedges, and geometric shapes, or use the interior cutout to stitch sweeping curves and pointed motifs.
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Signature Non-Slip Grip: The back features the exclusive Creative Grids grip coating, preventing the ruler from sliding on your quilt top while pressure is applied.
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High-Visibility Markings: Crisp black and white dashed guidelines make it easy to align your ruler on both light and dark fabrics, as well as busy prints.
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Needle Stop Registration: Built-in needle stops help you reposition the tool flawlessly and stop at the perfect 1/4-inch mark for clean, continuous designs.
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Premium Acrylic Construction: Machined from high-quality 1/4-inch thick acrylic, ensuring it is thick enough to safely glide alongside both longarm hopping feet and high-shank domestic ruler feet.
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No-Mark Dot-to-Dot Quilting: Eliminates the need for chalk or marking pens by letting you use the structural seams of your piecing as a guide.
Why Customers Love This Tool
Quilters absolutely love the Dot tool because of its sheer versatility. Instead of swapping between multiple templates, you can seamlessly transition from stitching straight-line triangles and wedges to creating soft, overlapping curvy diamonds using just one ruler. The non-slip grip drastically reduces hand strain, allowing you to relax and enjoy the free-motion process. It is a massive time-saver for anyone who loves the look of custom quilting but dislikes the tedious process of pre-marking their quilt tops.
Perfect For
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Dot-to-Dot Quilters: Ideal for those who love connecting the points of pieced blocks with straight or curved lines.
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Geometric Quilting Enthusiasts: Perfect for creating echoed lines, overlapped diamonds, wedges, and triangles.
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Domestic Machine Quilters: Easily maneuvers under the harp space of standard home sewing machines when equipped with a ruler foot.
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Longarm Quilters: The 1/4-inch thickness provides a sturdy, safe edge against hopping feet.
Included Accessories
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this tool on a regular home sewing machine? Yes! The Dot is a fantastic size for domestic machines. However, you must use a specialized 1/4-inch ruler foot designed for your specific sewing machine brand to prevent the ruler from slipping under the needle.
Is this ruler thick enough for a longarm machine? Absolutely. It is made from high-quality 1/4-inch thick acrylic, which is the industry standard for safe use alongside longarm hopping feet.
What kind of shapes can I quilt with the Dot tool? Because of its dual-edge design, you can quilt straight geometric shapes, stitch in the ditch, create echo lines, overlapped diamonds, triangles, wedges, and curvy pointed motifs.
How do I clean the grip on the back of the ruler? If the non-slip grip collects lint, simply wipe the back of the ruler with a soft, slightly damp cloth to restore its holding power. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives.
