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Thank you for all your responses. Now I have lots to practice.
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If you have not seen the "Easy Circle Cut" template by Sharon Hultgren...google it. It goes from 2" to 10" Perfect circle every time. The 1/4 seam allowance is figured in also. And it comes with the small blade cutter. So quick and easy. I love it
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Originally Posted by sisLH
To cmrenno and bluteddi --- I like your ideas on them and will try both as making them those ways sounds much easier. When I am doing the actual attaching of mine is when I have the most difficulty. I pin them nicely and think I am sewing them nicely but they look more like alien circles or weird ovals when I'm done. Any hints there??
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I did not read thru the whole thread but Anna Maria Horner has a really good tutorial that I love on making circles. Here it is:
http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/...r-circles.html |
Originally Posted by sisLH
To cmrenno and bluteddi --- I like your ideas on them and will try both as making them those ways sounds much easier. When I am doing the actual attaching of mine is when I have the most difficulty. I pin them nicely and think I am sewing them nicely but they look more like alien circles or weird ovals when I'm done. Any hints there??
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I have tried and tried but I still can not FMQ a circle. I haven't tried applique but would be very happy if I could FMQ a good circle!
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
not sure how u would addapt it but
1. I make perfect circles but cutting one circle in desired fabric and one circle to match either out of matching fabric of coordinating or muslin. 2. Place right sides together... 3. stitch around circle, yes ALL the way around 4. on wrong side, I cut a small slit ( careful not to cut the desired fabric 5. clip edges 6. birth circle thru slit 7. press right side of fabric 8. applique or whip stitch to desired area Nice round edges.... I made an entire quilt using this method |
I have used different size plates and saucers and they make perfect circles. Have also used the compass tool but it's rather small for the circles I wanted to make.
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If you don't have a ruler to cut circles, use anything round that will give you the desired size circle. You can use a compass, lot cheaper than the circle ruler. Then make another circle about 1/2" smaller. If appliquing, use this circle to trace on the right side of the circle your stitching line, folding under as you go. For machine sewing, use bluteddi's method. Mostly its just practice, practice. You'll do good.
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Love to cut circles now that I have the Accuquilt cutter. They have a die cutter with 3 different sizes of circles on it. Very fast.
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