Prism99

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

jmoore

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]

Macybaby

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.

Wintergray

Beautiful. Love this.