mini dahlia - how to finish
 

I found a paper piecing method to do a mini dahlia ... so i have all the arcs done, sewn together, however I don't know how I should "finish" the outer circle. I don't have a template for that part!

I will be doing mini dresden in the middle so that part will be ok ... any ideas?

thanks

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Maybe reverse applique onto the background?

It's going to be pretty, however you finish it!

I love it. I have a not so giant dahlia cut out and languishing in a UFO tub. I hear it calling to me. Marcia

Very pretty.

I would draw the design full size on paper. Graft paper if you can find it , if not, the gridded easel pads would work. It would give squares to follow. I then would draw the dahlia circle the finished size. You will then have the pattern or template for the outer edge or four corners. Then add seam allowance to the corner section. Divide the outer edge at the top center and side center. This will make it easier to cut the 4pieces from your fabric.i would use the center that was cut out to mark the pieced center in order to make sure it is a good circle and will fit the outer sections.

thanks for the suggestions! I so love this board for help when needed!

You have great suggestions, so I just wanted to add that I love it!

I don't have any suggestions for finishing but I just wanted to tell you your project is so beautiful. Love the colorful way you arranged it.

However, you finish it, it's going to be beautiful!

That will be a beautiful quilt when finished.

That is beautiful. Where did you find that pattern. There is a method to do inset circles by machine using freezer paper. I don't know how to explain it. I can't search for the tutorial right now. I think it is by Dale Flemming. There is also one called the 6 minute block or the 6 minute circle or something like that

Wow!! The mini dahlia is 20" wide??? How big is the regular one?

Depending on purpose, you could keep it a circle. I have seen some circle quilts

I found it in on pinterest, but forgot to save this pin! If you search for dahlia paper piecing you'll find something

most of the are huge LOL - like full size bed quilts!

I really like the rainbow appearance. The challenge for finishing your dahlia will be to insure its roundness and not distort it. I personally think that might be quite a challenge. Be sure to show us the finished project.