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I would paper piece something that small, probably using graph paper (because it is pre-marked in inches).

I just finished a block for Long Time Gone with about 150 - 1 1/2” squares and I used a smaller needle 70/10 or 75/11 and sewed a scant quarter inch. [ATTACH=CONFIG]589449[/ATTACH]

If possible, cut a bit large, sew and trim - especially for things like HST, FG and QST. I like my ruler that is marked in 1/8" increments - all along the ruler in both directions.

I also use thinner thread, and a shorter stitch length. When paper piecing, I grade the seams, since often you are sewing over them with the next seam.

I still have never used starch, don't find it helpful for how I sew.

And for learning, complete the 365 block challenge. It's got a bunch of 3" and 6" blocks and you start easy and get harder with smaller pieces.

Blocks like this become easy.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...psjkithbzx.jpg

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Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 8006659)

Use 60 or 100 wt thread. I've made a few minis and this is my best tip.

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Beautiful. Love this.