Reference lines for cutting in quarters are marked.
Ruler aligned on top and bottom reference lines.
Circle cut in quarters.
Quarter circle
I'm making the smallest circle for the ¼-circles which requires a
7'' square.
Placing the template on the wrong side of the fabric I marked
the same lines as I did above but this time I also added in the
reference lines at the top, bottom and sides of the circle.
These reference lines are used to cut the circle into quarters.
Line up a ruler with the top and bottom lines and cut with a
rotary cutter.
Repeat with the other 2 horizontal lines to cut the circle into 4
equal pieces.
With scissors or a rotary cutter cut along the curved lines to
make the quarter circles.
Two half circles could also be cut by only cutting the top and
bottom lines.
Place the ¼-circles on a 4½'' background piece and arrange the
pieces. I pinned it in place with glass headed pins until I know
how I'm going to stitch it to the background. That way if I have
to iron it the pins can stay in place and the heads won't melt.
Use an arrangement from the instruction book such as the
drunkards path block, Mohawk Trail block, Fools Puzzle block or
make your own design.
Secure ¼-circle to background fabric with glass headed pins.
Alternate arrangements
Combine the ¼-circles with the circle
to create a frame.
Or use the off cuts to create the frame.
Off cuts in each corner surrounding the center circle
Circle in the centre with ¼-circles in each corner.
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This template is great for cutting
circles and ¼-circles. It's always a
bonus when a template has more
than one use or shape associated with
it. Tune in tomorrow when I continue
with how to use the Carefree Curves
template and highlight another
template in the collection.
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