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TOPIC: How do I get perfect little circles?

03 Mar 2010 15:28 #44047

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	If you are making these tiny circles by hand, you really need to watch show #301 with Liuxin Newman. You won't believe the size of the circle she demonstrates!! :shock: [url]watch/watch-shows/video/show-310-needlework-at-its-finest[/url]
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03 Mar 2010 14:23 #44044

msquiltlady OFFLINE Posts: 45	The Quilt Store has a package of mylar circles that make perfect circles when used. They come in all sizes and are only $15. I highly recommend them.
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02 Mar 2010 23:37 #44032

Morganemmy OFFLINE Posts: 3	Thanks for everyone's help with my circles. I did finally get some good ones using a template and stabilizer combined.
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01 Mar 2010 07:14 #43999

Morganemmy OFFLINE Posts: 3	I did try the template method again, with smaller stitches. It's better but not perfect yet. I'm going to try these other methods this morning. Thanks for all of your help and ideas.
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28 Feb 2010 15:20 #43986

beckyezra OFFLINE Posts: 541 Thank you received: 7	you can try as well by sharon schamber site. she shows a very nice method from a circle from a perferator till a large one. good luck
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28 Feb 2010 12:39 #43983

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Susan, you might try the method I demonstrate on my tutorial from the first TQS BOM. You can link to it here: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562226682AhrBWS
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27 Feb 2010 16:48 #43956

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Hi Susan, have you tried the method where you use a template (plastic or even freezer paper), cut the fabric 1/4 inch larger than the template, run a basting stitch within the 1/4, pull that up around the template and press (or starch and press), then pull the template out, leaving the basting thread, which won't show? If you have, you might try taking smaller basting stitches. Hope that helps! Best wishes, Robin

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How do I get perfect little circles? 27 Feb 2010 16:36 #43954

Morganemmy OFFLINE Posts: 3	I'm good with all of the larger circles, but can't seem to get the little ones (size of a quarter) to look symmetric. Is anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions? I've made over 20 of them and only have 3 that look good. I've tried varying methods. Thanks, Susan
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