If you've ever tried to applique circles, you'll know that it's not the easiest thing to achieve perfect circles. That's where these little templates by Karen Kay Buckley comes in handy. At first I was skeptical that they'd work. But lo and behold, I was able to make gorgeous looking circles the very first try. Now that's a product that lives up to its name!
It was fairly easy to do. Trace out the circle on the wrong side of fabric. Cut it out with 1/4" seam allowance or a bit less for the smaller ones. Stitch a running stitch with a knotted end and keep a long tail. Now pull it tight around the template. "Paint" the seam allowance with a spray starch. I used Mary Ellen's Best Press. Press it until the starch is dried. Let it cool a bit and then loosen the stitches to remove the template. Clip the thread tail and applique it. That's it! Wasn't that easy?
If you like to applique at all, then I'd highly recommend getting this little set from your local quilt shop. Hmm, now I wonder what else needs circles?
