Dog Dayz

I don't have a big project in the works so I'm playing with these circles sent by my quilt buddy Wendy of The Constant Quilter.  Use the link to see her project.

These are the circles trimmed out after appliquing.  Here is a photo from her blog.  Wendy does everything so neatly!

  All the fabrics are designed by Betsy Chutchian.

I considered several options for these little beauties.  I decided to use solid fabrics and picked cheddar and red.  A natural, right?  

I'm gathering them around 1 3/4" paper circles from www.paperpieces.com.  I starch them to hold the finished edge.

I am glue basting them onto 3 1/2" background squares.  I only use little dots.  You don't need much.

I made a CutRite Heavy Duty Freezer Paper mask in order to center the circles.  (you can see the product here and its available on Amazon).  Thank you, Sharon, for telling me about this!

Those photo shows the circle placed inside my template. It is on top of the yellow background square which you can't see because I liked it up perfectly 😁 I hold the circle with my finger, then remove the paper.

I press with hot dry iron to set the glue.

Nutmeg watches over my used paper circles.  Thanks Nutmeg!

I dry press them to use again.

Here is a batch all ready to applique'.  Can I tell you again that glue basting for applque has changed my life?   Have you tried it? 

Summer Recipe: Perfect for August

It uses cherry tomatoes and I like to use several varieties.  It is easy and keeps in the refrigerator for several days.  You can also use it as spread for toaster bread.

All you need is cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.

There is so much upsetting news in the world at the moment.

I am trying to stay calm with simple sewing and simple foods. 

I wish you all the same.  

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

xo