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IQ2 05-16-2015 07:01 AM

seam allowance on mini quilts??
 
Good morning Quilters. I'm thinking about starting to make mini quilts, perhaps using 1" or 1 1/2" pieces. Would the seam allowance still be 1/4" ?

Mdegenhart 05-16-2015 07:03 AM

No, mini-quilters use 1/8 inch seam allowances.

IQ2 05-16-2015 07:07 AM

Thanks so much for the speedy reply, Mdegenhart! I had a feeling that the 1/4" would be too bulky.

ManiacQuilter2 05-16-2015 07:13 AM

I did some minis and I used a 1/4" seam and then trim the seam afterwards before pressing.

tessagin 05-16-2015 07:15 AM

I use those size pieces for my doggie bed filler. I do admire those who make the minis though. Have seen some very impressive works of art and anticipating yours:)

QuiltnNan 05-16-2015 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 7197299)
I did some minis and I used a 1/4" seam and then trim the seam afterwards before pressing.

i saw some minis at the nat quilt museum at Paducah and this is the way it was explained to me

IQ2 05-17-2015 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 7197299)
I did some minis and I used a 1/4" seam and then trim the seam afterwards before pressing.

This sounds like it would be much easier to handle...especially for a beginner like me. Thanks for the tip.


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