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    SummerK's Avatar SummerK is offline Senior Member
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    Default Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    So I have a new commission, and it's kind of funny. My client wants a quilt that "doesn't look like a quilt", and she goes as far as calling it a "blanket" instead of quilt. Cracks me up, because she clearly wants a quilt!

    Anyway, here is her inspiration and my job is going to be recreating this painting in fabric.

    Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...-inspiration-painting.jpg

    Gorgeous, right?

    Obviously there are a thousand circles to be appliqued, so I wanted to see if anyone here has any advice or time saving tips in making and cutting these bad boys out.
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    Love it!

    Use an AccuQuilt Go or a Silhouette with Heat&Bond Lite already applied to your fabric before cutting your various circle sizes.

    Make sure you get paid more than $1.99/hr. lol That's a lot of cutting and appliqueing whether by hand or machine, it's still a slow go when doing circles. I know just from doing the target and apple on the silhouette block for Stewart/Mr. Daisy. Even the curves on the cat, takes time, 'cause you have to adjust the stitch length, then lengthen again.

    It will look gorgeous though! Good luck. Ruby
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    SummerK's Avatar SummerK is offline Senior Member
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    Thanks Ruby! I'm not sure I would have thought of applying the heat & bond before cutting, and I wish I had an AccuQuilt Go!

    Any other tips?
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    How about a Big Shot or Big Shot Pro die cutting machine?... with the Circle Die?

    Do you have a friend who may have one to borrow and you can buy the "CIRCLE" die?

    Or a friend who may have the AccuQuilt and do the same as above?

    As for sewing them alllllllll....Well there's no EZ way on that one.

    then off course there's the LONG WAY.... the circle ruler Jenny used for the Fabric Ormaments.

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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    That is going to a very gorgeous "blanket". I would say if you don't have a friend with an AccuQuilt to pop in a great movie and make sure your scissors are sharp. But yes make sure the heat&bond is on before you start cutting. I see there are different sizes to the circles. It is going to be a job worth every penny you get. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    I just bought the circle cutter from MSQC.... they are out of the rotary cutter that works with it.. and i think it's a must... my cutter was difficult to use, but cheaper than buying the machine...of course there is always the trace and cut bit... i would fuse heat and bond light to the fabric first... trace then cut... the seal is wonderful...can't wait to see this quilt...
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    Summer - I know there is a quilt shop in Iowa that has a large AccuQuilt set up and they will let you use it. Call around your area and see if any shop has one set up (the larger commercial cutters). Other than that I think like Carmen mentioned - the circle cutter template would work - I've cut several thicknesses in it with no problem (as many as 3 circles at a time).

    Another idea just hit me - There are people who sell cuts on eBay - see if you can find someone close to you and you may be able to either pay or barter with them to do the cutting for you . . .
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    Oh, oh, oh - if you haven't priced to her yet . . . include the price of the Accu-Quilt and get yourself a new toy - let her pay for it!!!!
    Be warned. I am BORED.
    This could be dangerous.

    When you get cold just go stand in the corner.
    They are usually 90 degrees.

    A giraffe's coffee would be cold by the time it reached the bottom of his throat.
    Ever think about that? No? You only think about yourself??

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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    I went to a club day at my LQS a while back and they demonstrated how to piece circles into a cut out circle. You make your circle to be sewn in 1 inch bigger than the cut out circle. Iron the circle and where it will be sewn in half then half again to make 4 equal sides. Pin together at the ironed marks and sew easing around the curve as you go. Looked pretty easy and would use less fabric. Just a thought
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    Default Re: Lots of Circles and possibly the coolest quilt ever...

    I agree with Ruby - accuquilt circle cutter die is solo awesomely quick and worth the investment. Also follow her suggestion on doing the heat and bond before cutting....ask me how I know this!

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