Just Jan

Help! I want to make a denim quilt using denim circles folded to the front, similar to mock Cathederal Windows. I want to use my 5" precut charm squares inside the circles. What size do I need to cut the denim circles? Thanks.

crafty-kid

Try with a piece of paper....8" circle?

Tartan

It depends on how you are going to finish your circle edges. Some people like them to fray naturally after top stitching about 1/8 from the edge. Draw your charm square on a piece of paper and the circle should be just a bit bigger so the the corners of the squares almost touch the circle edge for just the 1/8 top stitching one.

Just Jan

Thanks. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the hardest to think of! Had not thought to try it with paper!

Just Jan

I want the edges to fringe but I thought it was supposed to be a 1/4 inch seam and did not know the circle needed to be larger for that reason. I tried Krafty-Kid's method but thought my paper circle was too big. Thought the corners of the square needed to touch the edge of the circle. Guess I'll go play with that circle and see if it will work when the edges are sewn down. hmmm.. looked on you tube but could not find a tut for using charm squares.

btiny36

Your Circles have to be 6 1/2 inches
http://apassionatequilter.blogspot.c...al-part-i.html

Here is a video and if you read the comment the denim squares are 6 1/2"
https://youtu.be/W_hKEDmxQwM

Just Jan

I now see the June Tailor Charming Circles ruler says its 7-inch. I will check out their tut. Thanks for the help.

Just Jan

Thanks! Both are great! Yes, I see both say 6 1/2" and June Tailor says 7" circles. Guess I will try test blocks for both and see which works best for me. Thanks again.

quiltmouse

Measure your 5" charm corner to corner. That is 7".

so, 7", unless you want the fraying, then, what? 7-1/2" for two 1/4" frayings?

twinkie

I have done one of these before and I did mine 7".