Circles are a bit intimidating to a lot of quilters.
I admit I was a bit intimidated myself until I came across these 2 techniques to make circles.
I personally prefer the technique that uses freezer paper but both produce good results.
Learn how to sew circles 2 ways
Materials
- Fabric collection for the freezer paper circles is Marble with metallic. If you don’t like metallics there’s a Marble collection without the metallic. Using Marble charm squares pack is perfect for this project.
- Freezer paper
- Sewline fabric glue pen
- Clear fabric glue
- Light one sided fusible interfacing
Put your skills to work with this baby quilt.
Square peg in a round hole quilt pattern
This quilt pattern is for a small quilt: 40″ x 58″. This quilt is easily scalable to a larger size.
Finished block: 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″.
Skill level: confident beginner / intermediate.
Included in the 5 page pattern:
- fabric needs
- circle and square templates
- sewing directions presented in a condensed way
- colouring page
The pattern contains various links to techniques used in the pattern. An internet connection is required.
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Geez Teresa, that was so good!!…wish I could make those circles as quick as you did!..hahah. I can’t keep up with you, but who’s complaining?…..not me! Cheers, be good and stay safe, Elizabeth
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials on creating these circles! I am in the process of creating some placemats for a daughter and after watching your video, I know I want to do something with some circles. Have a great day!
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