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BLOCK OF THE MONTH - BOM
BOM 2012 - Sedona Star
Ofla Circle maker
Join us on a new 12-month quilting journey as we bring you a fabulous quilt designed especially for TQS by Sarah Vedeler. Sedona Star is a spectacular medallion quilt that features a beautiful center star surrounded by a charming array of appliqué elements.

Each month we will provide a photo and detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, as well as full-size patterns. Sedona Star finishes at approximately 88” x 88” inches. One version features a total of sixteen different print fabrics, including colorful shades of blue, pink, purple, yellow, red and gold; however, Sarah is providing another alternative color option and instructions for each month as well. Fabric kits for both colorways area available in limited quantities through the TQS Shoppe.
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 04 Jun 2012 15:00 #81850

Go the Olfa.com and they have a demo video and instructions. I bought one and used it a couple of times thinking I just wasted more money but I decided not to give up and practiced on some scraps with steam a seam lite and it works good. We will find a use for the scrap circles, so give it a whirl.
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 04 Jun 2012 14:28 #81846

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Renata,
I also struggled with it at first. Of all the You Tube videos I found this one the most useful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMTgmBRWhXw. I hope this helps.
Manuela

Thanks Manuela, for that YouTube link! I had been using two hands, and having small issues with my cuts. I think I was allowing the cutter to "lean" or tilt too, at times. That won't happen if I use this one-handed technique! Grazie!
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 17 Mar 2012 08:05 #77835

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Well I've been practising with my new Olfa circle cutter and have used your tips for taping the fabric down and using a stablisier on the back. I must say that this has made a huge difference and I have actually managed to cut some really neat circles. I am now going to replace the month 01 block centre circle in sedona star. The original looks very wobbly to say the least!!

Thankyou all again
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 16 Mar 2012 07:57 #77733

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Im so glad this was in the forum. I have one that has been collecting dust because I didn't like the way the circles turned out, and was thinking of trying again for the BOM. I was also probably trying to put too much pressure on it. I have lots of scraps to practice with so commence with the circle making. :D
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 18:00 #77696

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I have a circle cutter, but haven't used it for quite some time and certainly not often. I remember having trouble when I tried it on my own. The last time I used it was in a class and it worked like a dream with no tape, freezer paper or starch. As I recall, my problem had been that I was pushing down too hard. When I let up on the pressure, it worked great. Of course, this is based on a dim memory and I haven't tried it on my own again since.

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 17:09 #77695

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Good point, Dawn, and timely: I still have freezer paper in my template 2 circles of the first month of Sedona Star, and because the foundation paper is still on, I won't be able to get to them for a while to remove. I will definitely keep your advice in mind then as well as when I cut circles with the Olfa circle cutter.
Renata

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 16:59 #77694

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Renata wrote:
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I haven't used my Olfa circle cutter in a while, but just remembered another way that was successful for me. I ironed my fabric to freezer paper, then taped it to my cutting mat. If you are not fussy cutting the circle, you can actually put the freezer paper up (fabric under it, against your mat) and it cuts like a dream! Have fun, with whatever way you find works for YOU!

Dawn
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Thank you, Dawn. I am preparing to cut circles for Sedona Star Month 2 and I am definitely going to try your freezer paper method. It does make sense to me. Renata

Just remember when pulling the circles away from the freezer paper, there are a lot of bias edges. If you have any trouble. sometimes just a quick, light reheat with the iron, will help, if peeled immediately while still warm. You just have to be careful not to BOND the freezer paper to the fabric with a too hot iron to begin with!

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 16:43 #77693

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Scoopie wrote:
I haven't used my Olfa circle cutter in a while, but just remembered another way that was successful for me. I ironed my fabric to freezer paper, then taped it to my cutting mat. If you are not fussy cutting the circle, you can actually put the freezer paper up (fabric under it, against your mat) and it cuts like a dream! Have fun, with whatever way you find works for YOU!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Thank you, Dawn. I am preparing to cut circles for Sedona Star Month 2 and I am definitely going to try your freezer paper method. It does make sense to me. Renata

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 15:03 #77689

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I haven't used my Olfa circle cutter in a while, but just remembered another way that was successful for me. I ironed my fabric to freezer paper, then taped it to my cutting mat. If you are not fussy cutting the circle, you can actually put the freezer paper up (fabric under it, against your mat) and it cuts like a dream! Have fun, with whatever way you find works for YOU!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 14:35 #77686

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Thankyou for posting the U-tube link, it was very helpful. She made it look very easy though !! :?
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 12:45 #77681

I would like to thank you Renata for the u tube addy. I bought a rotary cutter off eBay and because I wasn't at all familiar with them I bought just a cheap one. I used it ok for the small circles in month 1 but I hadn't much success in using it for the 4" circle in month 3.When I looked at u tube I realized that it was not an olfa cutter I had but obviously a cheaper version and without the ratchet knob and retractable point. The quilt shop has another order on its way!! Muriel
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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 10:23 #77677

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Haven't tried it yet, but I saw a demo at a fabric store for the Olfa Circle Cutter at the last Quilt Club they sponsor. When Heat Bond webbing is pressed on to the fabric (or probably any other kind of fused stabilizer), that appeared to be the only time you could get a perfect circle without the painter's tape.

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 15 Mar 2012 09:07 #77671

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Taping the fabric square in four corners did the trick for me, too! Otherwise I think it is almost impossible to get a perfect circle, as the fabric creeps ahead of the cutter!

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Re: Ofla Circle maker 14 Mar 2012 21:50 #77646

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Manuela, no apology needed! I'm so glad you started posting on the forum. I think we joined about the same time... Like you, I did not post for a long time but then realized that the we gain the greatest benefit not just from reading postings but from participating and I feel we make good friends along the way. Bienvenida and keep the posts coming! Renata

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