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    Old 09-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
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    Here are a couple of pictures of some mini quilts that were on display at the Pacific West Quilt show a few weeks ago. I was using my phone, so the photos are really bad. But get a gander at that tiny hand quilting and piecing! Those are for real.
    I'm going to have to ask a real stupid question.

    how do they sew the seams?
    Paper pieced is all I can think of?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:21 PM
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    That is so cool--thanks for sharing (and for giving us a picture with your finger for scale)!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:35 PM
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    Truly Amazing!!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:25 PM
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    Wow! I am happy that you were able to enjoy these works of art!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:40 PM
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    WOW, talking about "Lilliputian" quilts!
    They're beautiful! Thank you for sharing
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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:42 PM
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    Amazing!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 08:01 PM
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    I would go batty sewing stitches that small. They are absolutely beautiful. The quilters that made them need to be commended for such great work.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 09:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kas
    I was wondering if it was paper piecing. I forgot the lady's name! I want to say her last name was Collins, but I don't know. There was a whole wall of her works. I was kicking myself for not bringing the real camera, but it is just too heavy on my neck for that long.
    Maybe it was Sally Collins........ She makes quilts like these, and I have one of her books...
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:27 PM
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    Smaller than I could ever do that's for sure.
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    Old 09-11-2011, 04:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by Beachbound
    wow! that's unbelievable, glad you put your finger there for scale. It sure is impressive!
    Agree 100%
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