You have two choices with bias stem. One would be to applique the end of the top strip over the first end of the strip to join them. Or you can baste the bias strip in a circle to the block, find the place where the two ends will meet and piece them together to make a circle. Trim excess fabric leaving a 3/16" seam allowance. Finger press the seam allowances in one direction and then applique the bias circle in place. Or, if your pattern shows a circular stem, you could treat it like any other applique piece. Make a template of the circle, trace around it on a square of fabric. Finger press the inside and outside curves. Position it on your background. Cut away the fabric on the inside of the circle and applique it in place. Then trim away the excess fabric on the outside of the circle and applique it in place. All three methods work.

I'm so glad you like this stitch!

Yup, I'm sure that works :-).

Thanks!

Thanks! I do try :-).

I always prewash my fabric so mine fabric is unlikely to shrink more. If you are using fabric that has not been washed, your should expect the fabric to shrink some. But other than that, I think they would wash. And probably air dry

Once you have the idea, the rest falls into place 😊

Have fun!

It’s likely that you can. Check with your local sewing machine place or google it. Check reviews if you buy online. The cheapest options are not always best.

Thank you so much 😊

It should

I used to sell them but, sadly, it has been discontinued. Try googling… you might find one.

YOu are quite welcome :-). Happy stitching!

I don't see why you can't do that. You could consider a fusible to sew-in sort of bottom.

Remember that the main goal is that what you sew together, stays together. The more you work on your applique skills, the better they will be but don't be too hard on yourself during the process.

Thgank you! And if I did more prepared edge applique, I'd make those videos. Who knows... maybe I one of these days I will!

Thank you kindly!

There are so many books, but probably The Ultimate Thread Guide is the one you are after. You can find it here on my site: pieceocake.com/collections/books/products/44291014 or you can probably find it on Amazon. I also offer it as an ebook :-).

Thanks for sharing!!

Wonderful! I'm glad this helps. Happy stitching :-).

You are so welcome!

The wash away stabilizer is a peel and stick product. It doesn't iron on... you peel off the backing sheet and stick it to the fabric. I googled and it sounds like you can press the stabilized fabric with low heat, no steam, to smooth it out if needed. Hope this helps!

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Thank you!

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Thank you very much!

Good luck with that 🤣🤣

I would not heat food with the iron.

@@BeckyGoldsmith is it not hot enough?