MONTH 2 — Share Your Progress HERE

[KayeT]

Getting there. All middle circles and hearts done. Now for the rest.

[Stacey B.]

This is my first attempt at applique. I have enjoyed it so far, and have all of the center Circles and hearts done, thanks in part to the Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Circles pack. However, I'm having trouble with the tiny circles. Are there any tips/tricks anyone can give to do these? I'm using the KKB perfect circles with this one too (the smallest circle in the pack).

[Lynnanne]

I too am having trouble preparing the small circles with the starch technique. I ended up having to use glue and wash away appliqué paper instead but my intention was to try to learn the starching method.

[Helen W.]

Lynnanne, Have you ever tried Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Circles? They work great. She has a
tutorial on how to do it on her website. HelenW

[Lynn W.]

You can always make the circles larger which will be easier for you to make. --Lynn

[Lorry0]

I have all the ‘leaves’ done and saved those little circle suckers for last. One down 47 to go. I used starch. Dont know if this will help anyone but I traced the circle onto my block then stitched on the line using tiny stitches. Worked ok for me. Lorry

[Lynnanne]

Thanks, I’ll try that

[Lorry0]

Ok company coming and like many quilters cleaning not on my favorite things to do list, so making some of those circles is my ‘break’. Using the starch method is bit challenging but it does work. Felt like a contortionist so put my wool ironing pad on a lazy susan which made starching in a circle easier. I can only do 3 or 4 at a time then need to do something else so I have completed one full block, 11 others ready for circles. My block is not perfect but best I can do. Maybe by the time I get to block 12 I’ll have all perfect circles, ha ha! Lorry

[Barbara B.]

They look great from here. Put it on a wall, step back 6 feet and it will look great.

[Lynn W.]

Your block is wonderful! --Lynn

[Lynnanne]

Lynnanne, Have you ever tried Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Circles? They work great. She has a
tutorial on how to do it on her website. HelenW

Thanks Helen, I will look at the tutorial but I can’t purchase them where I live so, like with other supplies suggested in the patterns, I have to find alternative ways to work. Thanks though!

[Helen W.]

Lynnanne, You could go to a hardware store with your print out of the pattern diagram and buy
a couple metal washers the same size as the circles. Use them the same technique as Karen Kay Buckley uses with her teflon washers. Just be careful when you iron the circles
not to burn you fingers taking out the metal. Let it cool. If you used a dime it would be a little
bigger but not noticeable. Do you have dimes in Italy??? HelenW

[Ellen L.]

I'm not going to do all the applique this month to highlight the flamingo fabric in the background. I purposely placed the hearts in circles in places between the birds and will celebrate their asymetry.

i cannot find the place where someone posted about where to buy more fabric used intthe kit. Any help would be appreciated!
Susan

[Barbara B.]

https://thequiltshow.com/forum/block...spring-fabrics

[Lynnanne]

Lynnanne, You could go to a hardware store with your print out of the pattern diagram and buy
a couple metal washers the same size as the circles. Use them the same technique as Karen Kay Buckley uses with her teflon washers. Just be careful when you iron the circles
not to burn you fingers taking out the metal. Let it cool. If you used a dime it would be a little
bigger but not noticeable. Do you have dimes in Italy??? HelenW

Thanks Helen, those are good ideas. The one cent euro is too big also. Anyway this time I’m doing them with the glue like we did in Afternoon Delight. They’re not perfect but it will do. The other pieces I did with the starch and freezer paper technique.

[Helen W.]

Lynnanne, They look great. I always love a dark background. HelenW

[Gloria V]

I decided to change the appliqué because I loved the pink plaid fabric so much. I used the Rosa Rojas and Alex Anderson methods of making and machine appliquéing. Two totally done (still need to trim) and 10 ready to machine appliqué. Hopefully they will play nicely with adjoining blocks!

[Barbara B.]

Those look great, wonderful addition to your quilt.

[Lynn W.]

I LOVE your blocks, Gloria! Your design really showcases the plaid. --Lynn

[Rose O.]

Wow! I love those!

[Caroline D.]

One block done and prep work done for the rest.

[Helen W.]

Caroline D. Fun to see how you prepped your applique. Looks great. HelenW

[Helen W.]

Thanks Helen, those are good ideas. The one cent euro is too big also. Anyway this time I’m doing them with the glue like we did in Afternoon Delight. They’re not perfect but it will do. The other pieces I did with the starch and freezer paper technique.

Lynnanne, While watching the latest Quilt Show with Kate Colleran I saw the trailer for Kyra Reps for the next show. She wins
blue ribbons for making dot mandela quilts. She has a you tube channel where she has videos on Rosa's Appliquick technique.
On her website she sell the pre-made template circles that fuse on back of fabric. I know you might not be able to
buy that in Italy, but maybe some of the other ladies would like this easy way to do it. The you tube videos are worth watching.
HelenW

[Lynnanne]

Thanks Helen, I was thinking the same thing after watching the show!

[KayeT]

Almost halfway done with month 2. Those little circles are kinda slow to make.

[Marjorie C.]

Completed Month 2. I used machine applique. I need the practice as I am not as experienced with this method.

[JANET E.]

I decided to do the applique. I use Alex's method for finished edge. Machine sewn on expect for the small circles which I did by hand. I decided not to add the hearts and have a flower in the center of each large circle.

[Gloria V]

I'm attempting to make the quilt in both color ways. The Spring one will be for my granddaughter and the other will be for me. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up with each month's installment but I'm going to try. I already posted the second month for the Granddaughter quilt and once again I changed the appliqué to showcase the plaid for the Grandmother's quilt. The appliqué pieces are all made, I just have to machine appliqué them. One set completed and three more to go.

[Carol G.]

Oh, I love these blocks!

[Lynn W.]

Oh, this is fabulous! I love how you used the plaid.

[Lorry0]

love your blocks Gloria!