ube quilting

One more thing to do when piecing in a circle is to slow down your sewing speed and adjust your stitch length to be shorter. You will get a smoother line.
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meanmom

This is the method I use. http://www.risingstarquilters.org/ha...rcle_final.pdf If the link doesn't work Google inset circles by machine. It is Dale FLynns method I have used it many times and given several demo's on it. Works really well.

MadQuilter

There are a few different methods to add circles.
1. Applique with iron-on interfacing. I use soft-fuse interfacing on the fabric and cut out the circle. Iron on the circle, using the instructions for the interfacing. Then I use the blanket stitch to secure the applique. I generally don't use stabilizer but I make sure that the outside stitch doesn't distort the applique.
2. Inset circle. I cut the circle out of fabric and pin-mark it on the 6-9-12-3 positions. Then I cut the hole in the top 1" larger than the circle, also pin-marking the same positions. I align the pin markings and sew the circle into the hole.
3. Cut the circle 1/2" larger than the finished size. Cut a piece of sulky or other interfacing to the same size. Sew the two pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance right sides together, leaving an opening. Turn the circle right side out and sew it down on the top fabric. I generally use a fancy stitch to sew it down.
Just have some fun and see which method works best for you.

Anniedeb

Why does it take one simple video to give me that "well duh" feeling?? I have also struggled with this and the video just turned that proverbial light bulb on for me!! (I must admit I watched it more than once!) Thanks for the info!!