Hi, Sharon. I'm glad you like this set but sorry you're having trouble with the middle circle. I checked with the design's creator for you, and she has the following suggestion for you:
"Create the entire outer ring of the topper just as the tutorial says. But instead of then sewing in the 12x12 piece and trimming and then hooping it all, I would hoop a piece of dissolvable stabilizer, spray and attach the back 12x12 fabric on the back and then the 12x12 batting and 12x12 front fabric on the front and embroider the center motif. Make sure all 3 are centered as much as possible over the hoop. After it is finished embroidering, remove the completed 12x12 piece from the hoop and sew it into the center of the completed ring just as the tutorial instructs to attach it, and at that point the project will be complete."
I hope this helps. Please let us know if you need further assistance.
~Heather
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Sharon B.
Hi Heather, I've had this design from the time it was $34.99 (I think) and it's beautiful. My only comment is that you have to REALLY pay attention to how you combine the 1-14 pieces so you don't mess up the pattern you are trying to achieve. My next issue was the final middle circle and I have to take all the stitches out and start that part over again. My hoop screw broke so I couldn't "hoop" the center and it was impossible for me to do it correctly without being in the hoop. I ordered a new hoop and it will arrive by January 7...I'll try that part over again and see how it goes when I have a new hoop to tighten in so make the circle.