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Old 08-14-2011, 11:38 AM
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mariebaker
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Originally Posted by cmrenno
Make a template the size of the finished circle (from cardboard.) Cut a fabric circle one inch larger. Sew a running stitch around the fabric circle. Place the template inside the fabric circle and draw up the thread. Knot it off. Lightly spray with starch. Press. Remove basting thread and cardboard and there you have a perfect circle. You may want to press again. When you get to where you do a lot of these I recomend heat proof template plastic from the quilt shop. You can use it over and over. Good luck with your project!
thanks for the instructions. I have used freezer paper in the past, but this sounds even more precise :-D
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