I LOVE this technique. Soooo simple. NowI won't be afraid to turn under circles. Wow!! Who would have thought!! Thanks for sharing!

@LeahDay

5 жыл бұрын

That's great Cheryl! I'm so happy to hear that!

Thank you for this demo! Imgetting ready to applique many 3.75 circles, which I have never done before, this is a super way to get the design I'm shooting for! Thank you!

Very clear instructions. Now that I know my circles will be perfect I have a project that I feel confident to tackle. Leah your tutorials are so explicit and clear to follow! I am one happy subscriber as my quilting techniques and range of projects is ever expanding. Thank you for the happy days of quilting.

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Yay! You've made my day with your super sweet comment. thank you!

Thank you for the tip on ironing the freezer paper to the board. It made such a difference. There are no wobbly parts or bubbles. It is really smooth. Thanks!

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Yep, you've got to press the snot out of it so the layers are really firmly locked together. I'm so glad that tip helped!

I have tried basting around the circle and also using fusible web. With my edges not as nice as yours. This technique looks a lot easier. Your edges are very crisp and the circle is perfect!. So glad I saw this video! I have been putting off finishing my Dresden plate table topper because of the hassle of getting the edges perfect on the circle. Thank you!! Going to try this technique in the morning!!!!!

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad to help you get a project "unstuck" and ready to move forward!

After watching several other tutorial videos, this is the best! I will start my project with this method. Thank you.

Love it! Thank you Leah

Thank you for this! I have been afraid to try applique but I think I can do it, at least with circles!!! Thank you again!

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm so glad this video helped you with applique!

This is... perfect. I've been looking for a technique to help me hem a very particular tiny curve on an item- it's not applique, but trying to find a way to get that shape and iron it on such a small scale has been such a challenge. This will work PERFECTLY for what I'm trying to do, thank you SO MUCH for the idea!

@LeahDay

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Freezer paper is an awesome, cheap, easy to find product in most grocery stores and it can help you do amazing things!

Nice tip, it would work well for the center circle for the dresden plate! Thanks for sharing!

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That's what it's for!

Amazing!!! Finally a great technique to circle appliqués!

@LeahDay

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Please share if you found this helpful!

I like making my circles out of card stock and baste around the fabric to pull it tight. Then using the starch, I get the really crisp edge. I have used this approach to make as small as 3/16 inch circles. Also, for 1/4 inch and larger, you can use craft punches as long as you can use standard sizes. Your technique is really great for non-standard sizes.

@LeahDay

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip Ken! How much seam allowance do you cut when you do the baste stitching? And how far do you stitch the edge of the circle? I'm trying to wrap my head around 3/16 of an inch and thinking that is SUPER small!

@kencornet9168

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on the size of the circle. Anything larger than 1/2 inch (like 5/8" up) I use about 1/4, but don't need to be too precise. A circle that is 1/4 to 1/2 inch, I use 3/16 carefully. For the 3/16" circles, I use about 1/8 inch with very fine needle and 80 wt thread. Also, I use fray check for any circle smaller than 1/2 inch, then I starch after forming around the form. That way the fray check can do its work while I am pulling and tugging. Once formed, I give it a light spritz and then press the package. The 3/16 circles are a challenge, but once I get into a rhythm, they go pretty quickly.

Thanks for this reminder. Great tutorial!!! Just what I needed :)

@LeahDay

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

This is a wonderfully helpful tutorial .. thank you so much

@LeahDay

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Please share with your friends!

That's great and very informative ~ Thank you!

@LeahDay

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

That is so helpful. Thanks! ☺

@LeahDay

6 жыл бұрын

You're super welcome!

Awesome tutorial!!! ✂️🧵❤️

@LeahDay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I like this video. thanks for the info. it looks great.

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

I came across your video while searching for tips on improving my faced applique which was very tedious to prepare and the results were poor. This is a much better method and I can still use a running stitch to sew the appliques down and get a similar look. Thank you!

@LeahDay

6 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm so happy help!

This is a really good tutorial - thank you so much! I would love to see a tutorial on turning inside curves as well as points using the starch method.

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I believe I have more videos on it. Just search applique within my channel. I've been teaching this method for years and I can't even remember all the videos I've shared on this topic anymore.

I use plastic disks and gather the fabric but if I don't have the right size I might do a running stitch with freezer paper, or the starch method - though I am not as patient as you.

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

You use the heat resistant precut mylar circles? I've never tried those so I'll have to give them a go!

@terryhellmer7708

7 жыл бұрын

The problem with a plastic template is that it slides on the material so it's hard to get a good shape. That's been my experience.

@eileenfb1948

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can easily slide about and then you need some type of non-slip agent. I have non-slip pads on my quilting rulers.

@terryhellmer7708

7 жыл бұрын

I tried a fabric glue stick on the template, but the iron made it really stick to the cloth which caused it to distort the circle. Any ideas?

I love your tutorials can you do more applique

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

I've done a lot of applique videos over the years. You can search my channel for more videos here: kzread.info

Leah. When you do the no sew until You quilt technique, do you use glue or also starch to make your circles?

@LeahDay

5 жыл бұрын

For a perfect circle, I'd use this technique instead of No Sew. I often mix techniques together when needed on a project. Having the freezer paper to the inside rather than the outside helps you turn the edges easier and gives you a perfect circle.

I am still struggling with the turning template for the 12 had all Dresden plate , I understand it needs to be four and three force inches tall but do I cut the bottom off for the top ?

@LeahDay

7 жыл бұрын

Sandy - I've emailed you this morning with more instructions. Can you check for my response via email?