Piecing / Insetting circles

[@jenniferlindsay6227]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you

[@modernquiltstudio]

Excellent!

[@joansheppard6069]

Love this technique! Found this from a blog in Malaysia! Thanks (from Chicago) for your great tips about pins as well!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Ironically we're in Oak Park so not sure why our video went to Malaysia and back!

[@katesummers874]

ooh! I held my breath all the time whilst you were sewing around! brilliant!

[@modernquiltstudio]

So much easier than you thought right?

[@karenhickson9210]

This video is amazing, as is your process. Your calm, even voice makes everything smooth, even the fabric. I didn't think this was possible and when you finished pressing, I was blown away. Thanks for such a well thought out presentation. The video was spot on, in focus and showed every step. Thanks so much!

[@CApoppyquilter]

I was so anxious about making this block for my modern quilt guild Block of the Month. I had decided to do 3 practices and if I still couldn't get it that I would just cut out a circle and fuse it down. I watched this video and just started relaxing! It was like having Mr. Rogers calmly walking me through the process and telling me that everything would be all right! I did my practice circle using double the pins but I made it calmly and without any unsewing! One try and I'm ready to go to my regular fabric. I am going to have the video up just to make sure that I'm matching up the 2 pieces correctly. Thank-you soooo much!

[@modernquiltstudio]

We're delighted that the video was helpful.

[@addicted.to.fabric]

This is the best tutorial for inset circles. Thank you very much!

[@nataliefinch6713]

Excellent video, exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Excellent!

[@missylauser6489]

What a beautiful job you have done! I've always been anxious about making circles, so I avoided them. You made it look so easy that I want to run to my sewing table and make one! Thank you so much for your tutorial!

[@carolschmitt9136]

You'd think after watching this video five times, I would get it. But THIS VIDEO is the one I ALWAYS come back to! And yes, I will need to watch it again, but the video is clear and I always come out with perfect inset circles! Thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

All that matters is that you have a tool to help you make what you want. Unlimited viewing free of charge! ;)

[@SusanWood-p6m]

Trying to learn inset circles has been an experience -- difficult I might add. I found two techniques on KZbin: freezer paper and this pin-matching technique. The freezer paper method is easier to stitch but fussy and messy to prep; I like this one better. My practice units are not flat and have ripples around the circle -- ironing, starching, clipping curves and squaring the block all helped but none are quilt worthy. Nonetheless, I'm going to put them together and practice the free motion quilting design that got me interested in the first place.

[@modernquiltstudio]

It sounds like you've already made great progress. With practice it'll become second nature.

[@verriti]

Thanks! You saved my project. I am working with nine 19 inch circles made from wedges and I didn't want to applique them to my squares! They are working out like a charm. Phew!

[@modernquiltstudio]

They will look so much better pieced. Yay!

[@MissSusan1]

You have the best video for this pattern. Thank you so much!

[@pamelavance648]

Saving this one Fantastic tutorial soooooo very helpful much appreciated Never saw this done before Having a..a ha moment Love it when someone shares the good stuff ( secrets) and possibilities

[@modernquiltstudio]

So glad you found it useful!

[@hhairball9]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have struggled for so long to do circles neatly! You are a wonderful teacher!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Thanks!

[@kathyvetter663]

Thank you for sharing this process; you’ve done a great job. Insetting a circle isn’t as scary as I thought. Thank you! 🙂

[@modernquiltstudio]

If you follow the technique, it's very easy.

[@darleneelko1956]

Awesome video! Your video started after a different one finished. I was immediately interested in your work. You made this look sew easy! I love your description of lining up the grain of the fabric. An important detail to produce success in sewing. Thanks you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DCSinger613]

Who knew it was so easy! Worked like a charm!!!

[@valkyrieweather6152]

Omg thank you so much! I'm just starting out and for the life of me I couldn't find a simple explanation of how this works. You're such a good, gentle teacher, too. You remind me of Mr. Rogers

[@Luckyladyll]

You are amazing! I love your calm attitude. You made the dreaded circle look easy enough to tackle. Thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

If you cut accurately, pin with our method and have a consistent 1/4" seam allowance, it's really not hard at all.

[@JudyHart1]

I’ve been thinking about this all day, then I found your video. Thank you

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helend222]

A difficult task made simple thanks to your video. Thank you. Easy instructions. I just need practice :)

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wendyearwood]

Thank you so much for showing us this example. This will help greatly to refer to as I’m doing this technique.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandracooper2390]

Thank you!! You do an awesome job!!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Thanks!

[@sandracooper2390]

I made a pattern to make a beach ball, sewed the pieces together & then I used your method to inset my beach ball into a circle in a square. I couldn’t have done it without your excellent tutorial!!

[@karenguzzi748]

Thank you for your excellent tutorial. I went the extra step of basting, so I wouldn't have to deal with pins as I was stitching. My circle is prefect! I watched other ways of piecing a circle, but none were as nice as your way:)

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathrynbarr4538]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm working on the National Quilt Museum January block and it's a circle. Your instructions are clear and I was able to piece my circle easily.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janetchandik8891]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@TheGuyWhoSews]

Great tutorial. Loved how Bill explained the process.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

This tutorial is just what I was looking for! Very well explained and clearly demonstrated.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dakielty]

You made these instructions very clear and doable thank you

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janeclee4663]

Fabulous. Thank you. So clear, detailed and easy to follow.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janeclee4663]

I followed your instructions for the 7” circle as described and was really delighted with the result. It laid nice and flat too. I then tried to do same with a 6” circle using a 5” hole in the surround. This one didn’t go as smoothly (may have been fabric choice) but I couldn’t get a decent result. Is there a formula for cutting sizes on different size circles? And in your experience when does the circle become too small for this technique?

[@moxylady]

This is exactly what I was looking for, and thanks to your math, I didn't cut the hole only half an inch smaller than the inset fabric. Right idea, but would've ruined / had a larger patch for my glove.. Whew! Thank you!! :D

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it helped!

[@TheLbr3]

Thank you for this video! I finally understand how to properly sew a circle thanks to you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

You are so welcome!

[@Ninarene711]

Excited to try this! I used a different method and the fabric that framed the circle got super bunched up.

[@bettyhazel6282]

Makes sense, I did not think it was possible. Neat result. Thanks. Looks easy, but seems very impressive. I am going to try it.

[@IsaiahThirtyTwenty]

Very informative, I'm going to give this technique a try. Loved how you kept the vid making real, I learned how challenging it can be. Thanks so much. I have loved your quilt art for years. Best to you!!

[@carmenwoodie]

My favorite inset circle demo!!!! Thanks!

[@janefrench1731]

Love your videos and your way of explaining the process to the viewers. Thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

@AvivaHadas - Although there are special circle cutting tools, we simply cut freehand with a rotary cutter.

[@vilsonalmeida6154]

Amazing!!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katmcwilliams8421]

Thank you so much! I nearly had to abandon a teddy bear because I just couldn't work out the best way to insert the tummy patch, with this it looks SO CUTE

[@modernquiltstudio]

Wonderful!

[@101mosioatunya]

Thank you so much for this - it's information that I was looking for and is so clearly explained.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raphaelzimmerman3016]

Fantastic demo. and it worked! Thank you

[@leavesongrass]

Great info!! Setting the machine to "slow" sewing speed and using "needle down" will help with control.

[@catherinelavoie2694]

Excellent. Well done. Thank you.

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're quite welcome.

[@susieannei5641]

Wonderful job! I will surely use this technique in the near future. Thank you! !!!

[@mickeyannie5606]

THANK YOU so much, you’re a genius!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it helped!

[@radhavishwanath4213]

I can only say Wow! U made this demo so easy to learn. & very useful & gives a very Neat finsh ! Thanks a Lot !

[@lucillewong1161]

Very well done,thanks!👏

[@modernquiltstudio]

Our pleasure!

[@felix3983]

Thank you so much for this educational and helpful content!

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're very welcome!

[@rhondagagne7029]

Thank you for this tutorial.

[@modernquiltstudio]

You are welcome!

[@nikkihuppert]

Great video! Would this technique work the same way with ovals?

[@modernquiltstudio]

Yes it will

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Thank you for sharing this. Great information.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kareningeman897]

I really needed this tutorial. Thanks so much! I can do this now.

[@janiemelgoza166]

Thank you so much for this brilliant idea.

[@modernquiltstudio]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethbier288]

Wonderful tutorial - thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

You are so welcome!

[@penelopewalker185]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad to hear it!

[@LillaTwiggy]

This is very helpful! Thank you.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcelasantander7457]

Just great ! Thanks LOT.

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're welcome!

[@onazi2124]

👏👏thanks

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're welcome

[@toohip6763]

Thank you Sir

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're quite welcome!

[@Westernwilson]

Nice tute! If using a 1/4" foot, use more pins helps a lot.

[@kathyvetter663]

Hello! Can you please demonstrate how to do an inset square? Thank you 🙂

[@modernquiltstudio]

No need to inset a square because you can sew straight lines. If you didn't want a seam, it would basically be the same technique as a Y-seam.

[@kathyvetter663]

@@modernquiltstudio thank you. I was overthinking that one!

[@cat-et6dx]

Beautiful!!!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Thank you!!

[@HumanFellaPerson]

Nice!

[@celestteazulse4944]

Thank you,,really very good job,,👍👍👍👍👍❤👈

[@julendia]

How did you know I’ve been thinking diligently about how to do this for my next quilt 🤔

[@modernquiltstudio]

We've have lots of requests for this topic!

[@mainstreetquilter]

Good demo - much appreciated.

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kirstin7258]

Brilliant - thanks so much :)

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're very welcome!

[@bluzfan190]

Beautiful!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Thank you!

[@lesa6399]

Thank you SEW much! Very helpful!!

[@modernquiltstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsOoglyBoo]

Where could I find the tool you are using to push fabric along\out of the way, as your sewing the circles together? Thank You!

[@user-tx2ri3vv5t]

Bill was using the tips of his fingers to push the fabric along.

[@MsOoglyBoo]

@@user-tx2ri3vv5t I ended up figuring out what he had in his hand. Was the tool with brush that comes with sewing machine. Ty..

[@user-tx2ri3vv5t]

@@MsOoglyBoo You got it! I use whatever's handy whether it's a chopstick or the cleaning tool I used here.

[@eannicole205]

thank you

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're welcome

[@talllala]

Thank you!!

[@lynneetetz]

Wow thank you!

[@modernquiltstudio]

You're welcome!

[@sehryn]

Thank you. But how did you cut two perfect circles. EXACTLY one inch smaller/larger? 🙏

[@modernquiltstudio]

You can use a template or a compass or our Trimming ruler that has holes drilled for this exact purpose.

[@barbaraferron7994]

What if your inner circle is larger so you want it to poof out instead of laying flat?

[@modernquiltstudio]

That is a different technique and you'll need to make the adjustments you want for the look you want. We want all of our quilts to lie flay.

[@AvivaHadas]

How did you cut the circles?

[@modernquiltstudio]

+AvivaHadas With a rotary cutter

[@Westernwilson]

+AvivaHadas The Olfa Circle Cutter tool is very useful for these blocks.

[@joannemarieclare]

The ironing board 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nightcatbooks]

Just the video tutorial I was looking for! Great job.

[@user-tx2ri3vv5t]

Great! Glad you found it helpful!