How to FUSSY CUT Fabric ON POINT | EASY Quilting Tutorial

Let’s talk about fussy cutting–but with a little twist! Instead of cutting straight up and down, we’re fussy cutting on point today, which means your fabric design will sit at an angle in your quilt block. It’s a fun way to add extra movement and charm to your quilts, and honestly, once you start fussy cutting, it’s hard to stop!
In the video below, I walk. you through my favorite method for fussy cutting on point using a 6 1/2″ ruler, washi tape, and a Sharpie. This washi tape helps mark the size you need, and the Sharpie marks the center, so you can line up your fabric just right. And don’t worry–a little nail polish remover and a Qtip will take it right off!
Happening Now
Come Sew Dilly Dally with Us!
Create a stunning sampler quilt featuring 49 unique blocks, each designed to inspire and challenge your piecing skills. This self-paced course allows you to work through the lessons on your own schedule and at your own speed..
Let’s make quilts…
Why Fussy Cut On Point?
- Add More Movement to Your Quilt Blocks – Instead of everything being straight, this gives a fun, tilted effect.
- Great for Diamond and Star Blocks – If your quilt pattern has on-point blocks, fussy cutting this way makes a huge difference!
- Gives You a Fresh Perspective on Your Fabric – Sometimes, a print looks even better when turned on point.
- Helps Showcase Certain Motifs – Maybe that flower, star or geometric shape looks best at an angle instead of straight up.
If you want to make fussy cutting even easier, you can also use fussy cut rulers (like these ones). They come in different sizes with built in guides so you can get perfectly centered cuts every time!
Give this technique a try and let me know what you think! Do you love fussy cutting? have you tried it on point? Drop a comment below–I’ld love to hear from you! Happy quilting! ✂️ 💛
If you love quilting tips like this, be sure to subscribe for more tutorials!
Products used in the demo
- Fabrics I am using:
- Blocks – Jellybean Meadow fabric collection
- Cutting Station:
We have
DEMOS + TUTORIALS
WE HAVE DEMOS FOR EVERYTHING QUILTING. WHETHER YOU ARE A BEGINNER QUILTER WANTING TO LEARN MORE OR A CONFIDENT QUILTER LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC. WE HAVE YOU COVERED!
Where would you like to go?
Shop Fabric
We have fabric and supplies for all of your quilting needs.
Quilt Class
Join us and take a self paced class and let’s make a quilt together.
Contact
Have a question you can’t find the answer to? Send me a quick email and let’s chat.