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Old 12-31-2014, 04:34 AM
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Wow....looks like the needle point is larger than some of those pieces...kidding....seriously, are your seams trimmed to about 1/8" after sewing? I cannot see myself doing this.....I bought the book inchies..from a pic here on board.....looked like " maybe fun"........ When I went to cut that 1" square I shivered.....settled for 1 1/2"..........btw, donating book to guild library!
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Old 12-31-2014, 04:36 AM
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Sue, wow, that's beautiful!

Peggi, they're so tiny, but gorgeous! Are they paper pieced? (That's something I haven't tried yet.)
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Old 12-31-2014, 04:38 AM
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I did one with 3/4" strips, not sure I want to do that small again. Think I will stick to nothing smaller than 1". Really liked the look, but found it hard to work with.
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Old 12-31-2014, 05:47 AM
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one 3" block, PP. Never again! `1/8" seams! Teeny pieces getting lost. So small they could get sucked into the feed dogs! UGH!!![ATTACH=CONFIG]504215[/ATTACH]
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Old 12-31-2014, 06:27 AM
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DH has made many with 5/8" squares, I have done 1/4" strips (miniature quilts) but I still would not try even a regular size Pineapple block!
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Old 12-31-2014, 06:30 AM
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I've made mini log cabin blocks with 1/4 graph paper as the guide. It's perfect for tiny scraps. I admire anyone who does more than a log cabin. Working this tiny doesn't use many scraps.
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Old 12-31-2014, 06:39 AM
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Have you seen "The O My Gosh" Quilt? I love it!!
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Old 12-31-2014, 06:47 AM
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DH says that if I start doing anything that small, he'll be calling the men in the little white coats. LOL Three inches is my lowest I'll go, actually don't plan on doing that small again, so, I think I'll settle for no smaller than 8". Lovely blocks/quilts though.
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One inch blocks that finish 1/2" is my limit. I'd much rather work with larger blocks.
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Old 12-31-2014, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer View Post
Have you seen "The O My Gosh" Quilt? I love it!!
It is on my bucket list have the pattern and fabric. !!!!
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