Circle Applique Quilt Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn how to make this fun quilt with the raw edge applique method and decorative stitches.

Have you heard about Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System?

In this tutorial I will cut all my fabric and the applique using the Crossover II by Crafter’s Edge. To get to know this machine better click here and to get to know more about my partnership as a Designer for Crafter’s Edge click here.

The cutting dies I am using for this project are the “Circles”, you can find it here. Optionally, for the circles 5″ wide or bigger in this project, I am using the “Heat and Bond lite”, click here to see this item.

For this project I am using a Superior Solids charm pack 42-pieces 100% cotton Bernatex from Blue Willow Mercantile. When you shop at Blue Willow website here, use the coupon: ‘daisitoegel’ to get 10% off your entire purchase!

I created this FREE pattern for you! If you have any questions, suggestions or corrections please comment below.

PATTERN NOTES:

*Please read all instructions before beginning.
*Seam allowance is ¼” unless noted otherwise.
*WOF = 42” for yardage (background) + for circles use fabric scraps, charm pack, jelly roll etc.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS & CUTTING INFORMATION:

*Crossover II Machine for cutting or you can draw and cut your own (using dollar tree cutting board is a great tip to make durable templates);

*Crafter’s Edge “Circles” die set or use a compass to draw your circles: 6in, 5.5in, 5in, 4.5in, 4in, 3.5in, 3in, 2.5in, 2in and 1.5in wide;

*Heat and Bond Lite and fabric scraps to cut the circle applique in the sizes above;

*BACKGROUND fabric: 2 2/3 yards

Cut (9) 5″ strips – subcut (72) 5″ squares

Cut (5) 9.5″ strips – subcut (18) 9.5″ squares

*BORDERS are optional for this project.

Follow the chart below on how to display the circles on the squares according to the circles sizes:

The numbers refer to the circle size for each block.

Bigger circles (6.5″/6″/5.5″/5″/4.5″/4″) are sewn on the 9.5″ square blocks and smaller circles on the 5″ square blocks (4″/3.5″/3″/2.5″/2″/1.5″).

Note that only the 4″ circle will be sewn on both block sizes for balancing the quilt.

For doing the applique, cut the size of your scrap fabric that will fit the circle you are cutting first as a square, and the same size for the heat and bond, iron it on the back of the fabric, and then cut the circle shape. Once it is ready to apply to the fabric, remove the backing label of the heat and bond and iron for 3 seconds, finish the edges of the circle with a stitch of your preference, I used a decorative zigzag stitch for mine and a colorful Isacord thread that you can buy here.

For the smaller circles (4.5″ or smaller) I simply secured it to the background fabric square with a sewing pin and stitched all around to do the applique.

An important detail: I folded both the circle and the background square for each block to find the exact center of both and applied it in the middle of the square.

Once you are done with (72) 5″ squares and (18) 9.5″ squares, it’s time to sew the 4 big blocks together.

Your quilt is almost done!!!

Now it is time to quilt. I used a 3 yard pieced backing fabric, and 70″ x 70″ polyester batting. All my quilts I baste with safety pins and quilt on my domestic sewing machine. This time I chose to do free motion quilting.

I encourage you to try free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine and to stay tuned for “tips and tricks” on how I do it.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Please follow me and tag me on Instagram if you make this project and let me know in the comments below what you think about this quilt!!

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Daisi Toegel

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