perfect circles
#34
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I have a set of Karen Kay Buckley's "perfect circles". If I need a lot, I draw around them onto template plastic (the kind you can iron). Then I cut the fabric circle about 1/4" larger, baste all the way around about 1/8" out using quilting thread, pull to tighten, and knot off. I iron this circle, sometimes using spray sizing, cool, and slip the plastic piece out. Then I applique the circle down using silk thread and a straw needle.
#38
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You can use anything round (coffee cup, jar lid, plate,etc) to trace your circle on template plastic, cardboard, freezer paper,etc. to get your pattern, then proceed to use one of the methods above to get and applique your perfect circle. Lots of great ideas here.
#40
When I make circles for hand applique, I cut the fabric in a circle larger than the finished circle. With cardstock, I cut the circle out in the correct size. I use needle and thread and sew a running stitch around the edges of the fabric. I pull the threads to gather the edges over the cardboard. I then iron the fabric over the cardstock. (Sometimes I use a little starch or water to hold the shape. Snip the threads and take out the cardboard - perfect circle!
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