Originally Posted by LindaR

we had a lesson in guild that really works for applique circles...cut a circle out of heat proof template plastic and then cut fabric at least 1/2" bigger all around. use HEAVY DUTY aluminum foil and put fabric and plastic circle in the middle and then bring foil up around circle and fabric tightly....works like a dream. set your iron on the whole thing for about 30 seconds and let cool...neatest circle you can make...will not work with thin foil as it doesn't hold up. plastic may wrinkle a little but still useable and you can trim all the way around after it is cool...try it