JuneBillie

Can a person hand piece a postage stamp quilt, and it still work out ok? I ask because I like doing something simple and mindless in the evening or at night when I can't sleep while sitting in my chair.

Thanks

Jan in VA

I'm sure you can. Imagine doing it block-by-block --- 16 pieces, or 25 pieces, or 36 pieces per block ---- then put them all together. Sounds like a decent winter evening plan to me!

Jan in VA

tellabella

Why not? Give it a try...see if it works...I am saving up my 1.5 inch squares to stsrt a postage stamp quilt...just make sure you secure your threads when starting and stopping....

JuneBillie

Would you use the same size for doing it by hand? Actually I need to add are they suppose to be cut 2" before sewing or cut 1 1/2" before sewing together?

JuneBillie

Jan I like that block by block idea. It would make for a nice evening.

ckcowl

Often they are cut 1 1/2" starting squares, finish size 1", I've seen them made with 1" squares, finished at 1/2".... That one was Amazing!
Of course you can hand piece your postage stamp quilt! To me hand piecing would be Much easier than machine with those small pieces. If you need some hand piecing guidance visit Jinny Beyer's website, she hand pieces all of her fabulous masterpieces and has great tutorials, hints, tips and help to teach a person hand piecing.

quiltstringz

They used to hand piece them all the time! Way back when, before we got spoiled.

ManiacQuilter2

I did a 16 two inch finished square by machine and this is how I did it.

JuneBillie

Thank you everyone. You all have been very encouraging. I think I will begin one. Don't know when it will get finished, but it can't get finished if I don't start. lol..

I also will go to Jinny Beyer's website before I begin.