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Thanks for the tips! I started on my first mug rug last night after finding the block below. I am using 1/2" Thangles, which have a 1/4" seam allowance in them. I figure this will produce a 4.5" finished block and then I can add a little 3/4 or 1" border to make it about 5" finished. I will decide on the border size once I see it pieced.
I will be sure to trim my seams down to 1/8" before I start sewing them all together. It is going to be interesting piecing such tiny blocks! This is the smallest thing I have ever done and after seeing the little 1" units I made last night I must admit I am a little intimidated, but still eager to try it. Glad I have a straight stitch plate, tweezers, and a Sixth Finger! found at http://martysfibermusings.blogspot.c...lf-square.html [ATTACH=CONFIG]499656[/ATTACH] |
Best of luck--I use 1/4 seams...sometimes I trim. I let the block design guide me.
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Originally Posted by romille
(Post 6975922)
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! |
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