Easy Circles Part II

So what does one do with all these lovely circles??? 

Let me share my favourite way of stitching the circle to the quilt top. 

 

 One pin per circle is all I use.

 An open toe applique foot is really helpful in sewing down the circles.

 I've set my machine to an applique or blanket stitch and am using invisible thread.

Use regular thread in the bobbin.

I pressed my seams open for the back ground strips, in order to minimize bulk.

As you can see I've caught one of the seam allowances....something I try to avoid.

 There we are....one circle stitched down.
 Just relax and take your time.
 I've left the thin interfacing on the back of the circle so everything remains nice and stable as you're sewing.

Flip everything over and clip away the background layer being careful not to catch the front circle with your scissors. 

 

 Here comes the bonus of using this method. You have cut out a very usable second generation circle.

Even your interfacing can be reused. 

Following the steps in yesterday's post
Easy Circles Part I you can create another circle. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

There we are a smaller second generation circle...... 

I now have many many options when adding these little beauties to the quilt top, so much fun!!!

Hmm....let me see.