I can't seem to clip curves very well. I either don't clip them close enough and I wind up with straight lines or I clip to close and get, well, the above.
Very happy with the background circle. Very nicely rounded with just a couple slightly flat parts.
I've decided to prep all my applique pieces first and then put together the blocks. Hopefully this will help me be mistake free. I also like to prep the pieces in one area and sew them in another so this will make for less trips between stations.