I can't believe I've made perfect circles! I read through all the
advice Jacquie got and thought I'd try the fusible interfacing method. I didn't actually use fusible interfacing I could picture ironing the circles to the wrong place or ironing the wrong side of the interfacing and having to clean the iron. I remember trying this method a few years ago for small flowers and circles which didn't work at all - I think they may have been too small and the facing just ripped too much trying to turn them inside out. For those wondering iI used an 18 degree ruler to cut out the pieces.
So this is what I did. I pinned it to the facing and cut it out roughly.
I sewed a quarter inch seam and trimmed the facing.
I cut a slit in the interfacing and turned it inside out.
Then I ironed it and there it is - a percect circle!
The backing is just strips of cream and some of the fabric I have used in the circles. Now I just have to sew the circles on.
And just because I can - Eva. Who has finally learnt to roll onto her front - these things can be a little tricky when you have gorgeous little chubby tummy.
Then I ironed it and there it is - a percect circle!
22 comments:
I'll say it's perfect! Great job. I love it when there are ways to make things easier. Darling Eva!!!
Thanks so much for posting this technique! This will help me out loads over my Xmas holiday!
You are so clever!
I understand the chubby tummy and rolling, I don't think Lucinda is going to roll for a long time! She's one chubba bubba!
What a pretty circle! What a beautiful baby girl! It's fun to have so many "firsts". Enjoy the holidays.
Circles look perfect. I can't wait to see it all together. I'e seen this technique used for applique pieces, but never tried it. Great job!
The circle looks perfect, weel done!!! Looking forward to seeing it all together.. Gorgeous baby pic too..
Jodie :)
Thanks for sharing your wonderful circle technique with us-you sure a clever! Beautiful baby bundle-such joy:)
What a cute pictureof Eva! Your circles look great - can't wait to see the finished product.
The circles do look great. I cannot wait to see the end result too. Eva looks gorgeous as always and a bit of extra chubby tummy is always so cute at that age.
thanks for that - the circles look fantastic.
Your little Eva is just adorable.
What a fantastic idea - I have the try this! And Eva is absolutely beautiful :-)
Amber
Go Eva!!!
Love the perfect circle - I can't wait to see the finished article....
That is one fantastically circular circle!
The circles are pretty great, but that girl of yours is gorgeous! What beautiful eyes she has.
Oh Kate! It looks fabulous! Thank-you so much for all your photos. I really had no desire to do one of these until I saw your documentation. I love the strips on the back of the quilt too, it adds a a really nice touch. I just got back from a trip to the fabric store (Joann's) where they had all their flannel for $1.49/yard today, normally $5.99/yard and I bought a ton. Maybe I'll try a plate with some flannel once it's out of the wash!
i'm so glad it worked for you! can't wait to see all the circles sewed down.
Eva is so cute! And doesn't look wide at all! (love the circle! What a good job!)
Great job! Love the choice of colors! Awww.... so adorable - rolling on to her tummy
They are just beautiful, great job! What a gorgeous baby you have.
The circle turned out beautiful and your baby is beautiful as well. What pretty eyes!
my 7 mo old and i were just admiring the colours and work on your blog - she cooed at evas pic - may we exchange blog links?
Eva is getting SO big I can't believe she is rolling already! Such bright eyes as well. Some nice work you are doing here with the hexagons and circles!
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