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Some people use washers to form perfect small circles
for appliqué, but I always lose them, plus they're not always the
right size. I like to cut my circle templates from Templar®, a heat-resistant
template material like a heavy mylar. Mark the circle template on the
wrong side of the fabric, then cut it out, allowing room for a 1/4"
turn-under allowance. Stitch a running stitch about 1/8" beyond the
marked line, then pull on the thread to close the turn-under allowance
around the template. Spray the fabric circle with starch, press it with
an iron on cotton setting, and let it dry. Pull out the template with
tweezers and draw the thread closed until the circle pops back into shape.
Finally, appliqué your perfectly round cherry, or berry, or whatever
it may be!
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