What This Fabric Is
Juju's Petals Dots in Yellow is a quilting cotton from the Juju's Petals collection by Judi Madsen for Riley Blake Designs. It is 100% cotton, 43"/44" wide, and sold by the yard. Rather than a large floral motif, this print builds its pattern from small dots arranged into a lattice, so the surface reads as a neat, repeating grid with a light, cheerful rhythm.
That makes it a coordinate rather than a feature print. In a collection built around petals and blooms, a dotted lattice does the supporting work: it gives the eye a place to rest, adds texture without competing, and ties bolder prints together. The collection is described as great for quilting, apparel and home decor, and this yellow colorway is its sunniest supporting player.
What It Is Best For
Reach for this fabric wherever a project needs warmth and structure at the same time. In quilts it makes lively sashing, because the lattice echoes the grid of the blocks themselves. It also works as an inner border that separates a busy center from a calmer outer border, as a binding with more interest than a plain solid, and as a background for appliqué where a flat solid would feel stark.
Beyond quilts, the small scale suits apparel details and home decor accents: a pocket lining, the back of a cushion, a table runner, or the lining of a tote bag. From a distance it behaves almost like a textured solid; up close, the dots reward a second look.
Cutting and Piecing Tips
The lattice is a built-in cutting guide. Before you cut, lay the yardage flat and check how the rows of dots run in relation to the grain. If you want the lattice to sit square in your finished blocks, align your ruler with a row of dots as well as with the fabric edge, and square up your first cut so any slight drift in the print does not carry through every strip that follows.
For sashing and borders, cut strips along the lengthwise grain where possible for the least stretch, and keep the lattice orientation consistent from strip to strip so the grid flows around corners instead of changing direction. When piecing small units, the regular repeat is forgiving: seams are easy to hide in the pattern, and minor mismatches disappear into the dots. Press seams toward the darker neighboring fabric where you can, so seam allowances do not shadow through the yellow ground.
Pairing Colors and Prints
Yellow is a generous partner, but it likes balance. Pair this print with the other Juju's Petals coordinates for a garden-fresh look, or set it against white and soft gray to let the sunshine read clearly. With navy it turns crisp and classic; with coral, aqua or leaf green it leans playful and summery. Because the motif is a lattice, it mixes comfortably with florals on one side and stripes or checks on the other — use it as the bridge print that helps a scrappy selection feel planned.
Project Ideas to Try
- Sunshine sampler quilt: Use the yellow lattice as sashing and cornerstones between floral blocks for a bright, organized finish.
- Spring table set: Make a runner and placemats, backing them with a solid so the set is reversible.
- Appliqué baby quilt: Use it as the background behind simple petal and leaf shapes — the dots add texture without stealing focus.
- Everyday tote: Use it for the lining and an exterior pocket, paired with a sturdier solid outside.
Care
Follow the care given for this fabric: machine wash cold and tumble dry low. Cold washing helps preserve the clear yellow color and the crispness of the dots, and a low dryer setting keeps the cotton smooth. If the fabric will be combined with other cottons in a quilt, wash it the same way you plan to wash the finished project.
Shop the Juju's Petals Dots Yellow Cotton 43"/44" Fabric Per Yard at Linda's Electric Quilters.
