Originally Posted by romille

I have never made a truly miniature quilt, only some small wall hangings. I think 3/4" HST is the smallest finished block I have done, and that was with Thangles. I was considering making some miniaturized blocks for Christmas mug rugs though.

At what point do you decide to go with a 1/8" seam over a 1/4"?

And, do you sew at 1/4 and then trim to 1/8?

or do you just sew carefully? I have never done a 1/8" seam, so maybe it isn't as difficult as I think.


Thanks!