Playing With Circles, Part 2

For this block I again did machine applique, only this time I used some spray adhesive to hold the circle in place and I stitched right on the edge of the fabric.  

 

I used a thin satin stitch, and after I washed it discovered I was a bit TOO ON the edge, so some of the fabric came out from under the stitching.  I either need to stitch a little further onto the fabric or use a wider stitch.  So since those seem like easy enough solutions, I have to say I like this way.  Of course you are adding color and texture to your circle in the form of the stitching, but I think I dig this. 

Now here's something else I tried.  I had seen Latifah making some circles this way at the LAMQG Weekend Sew.  

Two equally sized circles,

one with a slit cut into the middle,

sewn right sides together, turn the circle right side out and press. 

I blindstitched it by hand to the block.  Very puffy.  Not quite as symmetrical as I'd like.  Not my favorite.

 

More circle madness coming soon!

Comments

[Lisa Ann]

Hey Lauren, your circles are looking great. I can teach you two other methods. Piecelique and
reverse applique. Piecelique starts out like applique but then you actually piece the two pieces together. I will be around on Sunday if you are available you ca come by and I will show you how. XO

[Lauren Hawley]

Lisa, you are awesome. See you Sunday.