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Continue to stitch around the circle, making sure
the cut edge of the circle stays in position and the
bias continues to wrap the edge.
Stop the machine as the beginning tail comes
into view. Clip the excess beginning tail of the
bias strip at a right angle to the edge of the circle.
(This is where you would "un-stitch" if necessary.)
Cut the excess bias strip at an angle about ½"
beyond the end of the binder. Use a glue stick
and finger press the cut edge to the wrong side.
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Mark a line 4¾" from
the edge you just cut.
Continue binding the
circle, stopping with the
needle down when it
reaches the mark.
Clip the point off
even with the lower
edge of the strip.
Fold the lower cut edge to the wrong side about
¼". Clip the tail that extends to the right. Unfold.
Continue stitching as the end of the point is fed
through the binder. The new end should overlap
the original start point.
Repeat for each of the twelve circles.
Attach Circles to the Quilt Top
Refer to Diagram 1 and Top Photo 2 for placement
suggestions.
Place the 34½" x 44½" quilt top fabric right side
up on a flat surface and position the circles as
shown in the diagram. When you are satisfied
with the placement, spray the back of each circle
(fleece side) with a small amount of 505 Tempo-
rary Adhesive Spray. Further secure the circles
by pinning them in place with safety pins.
TIP: Place the outer 4 corners first, with each circle
edge 2¼" from the cut edges. Place the upper and
lower center circles equidistant between the outer
circles. This distance is about 1½". Place the 2
middle circles on the left row equidistant from each
other. However, this distance can vary slightly de-
pending on the fabric, binding, and batting choices.
Attach Piping Foot #38 to the machine. Place the
thin side of the foot over the circle's binding. The
thick side of the foot should butt up next to the
edge of the binding. Stitch each circle in place
with a straight stitch and a stitch length of 3mm.
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