October 09, 2017

Marking circles the lazy way


Big news: I was recently at Craftsy! Here's a sample from that class (which I can't wait to tell you about!!) And a little gee-whiz snapshot of a technique I used to get those nice open circles. 

I took the cap from my spray baste and pressed it on the fabric while twisting, marking a perfect circle so easily! For small things I usually prefer impression marking (like with a Hera marker) to markings that I have to remove, and this seemed like something I should share with you all. Happy stitching!

19 comments:

Liz said...

A new Craftsy class? Hooray! I have all 3 of your Craftsy classes ... and they're all wonderful, 5-star classes. I can't wait for this one to be available!

evaj said...

Wow!! Enjoy it verry much!!hug Bambi

A Left-Handed Quilter said...

Dang, girl!! That's one where I go - Now why didn't I think of that!! - VERY clever - ;))

Quiltdivajulie said...

Cannot wait to see what the next Craftsy class has to offer -- and thanks for this handy tip!

Suzanne said...

You prove to be more and more clever every day. Xo

Christine B said...

Great tip Christina.... thank you for sharing it! When will your new class be available? I can't wait! :) Christine x

Radka said...

Great tip!
xx

Gene Black said...

So simple- yet so elegant a solution.

Susan said...

Ingenious! I wish I had thought of this when I was doing some hand quilting of circles recently! Now I just need to remember it for next time!

Helen in the UK said...

I love the Hera marker too. Great tip for circles -thank you. Look forward to seeing what your new class is all about :)

KaHolly said...

Pretty clever, quick, and easy! And I love the sample!

Block Talk said...

Clever move that I can use today! Thanks for your inspiration!

Brenda Perry said...

You are brilliant to think of such a clever & simple way to mark circles! Can't wait to see your next Craftsy class - love them!!

Midge said...

Thanks for a great tip! I know I am not the only one who had a Homer Simpson moment when I read it. So glad to hear that you will have a new class available on Craftsy. I've taken all your classes and they have helped me tremendously. Yay!

bumblebee53 said...

so creative!!! and hooray for another craftsy class! i love this quilt you show.

Eat Sleep Quilt said...

How clever and so simple, thanks for the tip!

Jennidee Mills said...

Great tip - I'm not sure I would get circles as nice as yours. but definitely worth a try

Lara B. said...

What a cool idea to imprint the fabric like that Christina!
And Wow Wee Yay!!! Another Craftsy Class! Way to go! ;)

Rebecca Grace said...

GENIUS!!

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