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!

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! ✂️ 💛

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Products used in the demo

• Fabrics I am using:
  • Blocks – Jellybean Meadow fabric collection
• Cutting Station:
  • Rotary cutter
  • Rotating cutting mat
  • 6 1/2″ square ruler or another one I like
  • Washi tape
  • Ruler Grips

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