Dot ‘n’ Dash Quilt Along Week 1 – Schedule and Introductions

Welcome to Dot ‘n’ Dash Quilt Along where we will make an entire quilt together from start to finish.

Dot n Dash Quilt AlongThis remake showcases Fandangle, my second fabric line from Benartex.

Please note: I have updated this design to be a stand alone pattern called Ticker Tape. Click here to get the Ticker Tape PDF pattern.
The newer version is made from my Dazzle Dots fabric line from Benartex. I’m excited to share my gift of quilting knowledge with you during the quilt along. I don’t just want to teach you how to piece a fun quilt, I also want to help you quilt it, too! So without further ado, here’s the quilt along schedule that we’ll follow over the next 8 weeks. All posts will go live on Fridays which will be a great start to your weekend! Links will go live each week as we quilt along so bookmark this page so you can refer back to it time and again as needed.

Dot ‘n’ Dash Quilt Along Schedule

Week 1 – Schedule, Supply List and Introductions (You are here!) Week 2 – Cutting the Fabric Week 3 – Sewing the Blocks Week 4 – Completing the Quilt Top Week 5 – Backing and Basting Week 6 – Quilting Part 1 – Stitching in the Ditch Week 7 – Quilting Part 2 – Quilting Double Zig-Zags Week 8 – Quilting Part 3 – Free Motion Quilting Double L’s Week 9 – Binding

Dot ‘n’ Dash with light gray background recolored in EQ8

Remember – you can use any fabrics you like to make this quilt. Choose a jelly roll of your favorite prints and pair them up with a contrasting background: light gray, dark grey, black, white, or any other color you like. It will be fun to see all the variety!

Materials List

Fandangle Strip-pie

Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to make this quilt:
  • The Quilt Pattern – Ticker Tape
  • One jelly roll (or 40 precut 2 1/2″ strips of assorted prints – includes binding)
  • 3 yards of background fabric (or a light colored jelly roll – all one fabric, or a mix is ok)
  • 4 yards of backing fabric
  • 67″ x 79″ piece batting (I recommend natural fiber like cotton, wool, or silk)
  • Rotary cutter with fresh blade and mat
  • Long 24″ acrylic ruler for cutting strips, shorter ruler or square for cutting smaller pieces
  • Thread for piecing (I recommend 50 weight Aurifil cotton in a neutral color)
  • Thread for machine quilting (1-2 large spools depending on the density of your quilting)
  • Sewing machine in good working order with 1/4″ seam allowances
  • Walking foot (or dual feed) and free motion foot to fit your machine
  • Brand new needle to match your thread (size 80/12 for 50 weight thread)
  • Sewing notions: thread snips, pins, dry iron for pressing, etc.
  • Optional: Machingers Gloves and Supreme Slider
  • A “can-do” attitude because this is going to be fun!
Fandangle fabric by Christa Watson for Benartex Contempo

You can either use precut strips, or select yardage to cut your own!

This Week’s Homework – gathering and Sharing

Did I mention there will be homework each week? But don’t worry – it’s the fun kind!! This week, gather your material and supplies, share pictures of the fabrics you’ll be working with, and introduce yourself over in my ChristaQuilts Facebook group, or on instagram using the hashtag #dotndashqal. Part of the fun of any quilt along is getting to know each other and cheering each other on. So feel free to share pictures of your sewing space and be sure to interact with each other as we go. If you want to blog about your process, you can share a link to your blog post in the comments so everyone can check it out! Fandangle fabrics for quilt along

I can’t wait to see the fabrics everyone chooses. Even if you choose the same fabric as me, your quilt will still look totally unique!

And remember, it’s okay to work at your own pace. If you want to work ahead or need more time, that’s perfectly fine. Just remember to share as that’s half the fun! I’ll meet you back here next week where we’ll dive into cutting. I can’t wait!! Dot n Dash quilt by Christa Watson

Dot ‘n’ Dash Finished Size is 60″ x 72″ but can easily be made larger.

11 thoughts on “Dot ‘n’ Dash Quilt Along Week 1 – Schedule and Introductions”

  2. Kathleen McCormick says:
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    Happy Birthday! I am sure this QAL will be fun, but I am skipping this one. Need to be aware that September we have company which means next to no quilting time. That being said, I do have some leftovers from Squiggles that may work so I may add this to a next year project list.

  5. KRISTEN RHINER says:
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    I am so excited I just bought both your books and they are my nightly reading! This post now has me settled on which project to do first!

  7. Sandy Allen says:
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    Happy birthday! Hope you have a grand day!
    I am going to follow along in the background and watch everyone’s progress. Too much on my plate right now to jump in, unfortunately.

  9. Patricia says:
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    HAPPY B-DAY! Is it possible to make the quilt smaller.? I want to join in but feel it is too big for my first time to try quilting.

  10. Deborah Gallett says:
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    I just ordered the book and am excited about this QAL. I love love love that we are doing the whole quilt including the quilting.

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