I did make one tonight, so I could share how I'm approaching these (insanely) teeny tiny blocks. I'm pressing all my seams open in these - I find my piecing is far more accurate if I press open, and since these are so small I think every little bit of accuracy will count over the whole border.
For the HSTs, I'm starting with 2" squares, marking the diagonal and sewing 1/4" away from both sides. Once pressed (open) I'm trimming down to 1.5".
For the little rectangles on the sides, top and bottom, I'm strip piecing and then cutting my rectangles to size.
I'm hoping to make lots of these over the next couple of weeks and try to catch up a bit - I haven't really done much more applique than I had in my last QAL post, I really think that will become a summer project :o)
I hope you're all having fun making this quilt. I am absolutely loving seeing how different each version is!
xx Jess
Those are so cute! Can't wait to see them on the rest of your quilt.
ReplyDeleteTeeny tiny blocks. Love it! Your doll quilt is gorgeous too by the way
ReplyDeleteI love the tiny blocks, they do require a bit more attention though.
ReplyDeleteI'm at the same stage as you. Still working on the applique border, but doing a teeny-tiny churn dash every now and then. It's pretty obvious I'm not going to be able to keep to our planned schedule, but that's ok. I'm still enjoying the process. Can't wait to watch yours as it progresses.
ReplyDeleteOh lordy, I haven't even cut my bias stalks yet!!
ReplyDeleteVery dashing... :oD
ReplyDeleteGreat Tutorial!
ReplyDeletebloody hell, those are tiny!
ReplyDeleteThey are tiny. Di x
ReplyDeleteYour churn dash looks great! I am taking the same approach, but am yet to start. I'm actually hoping to get my HSTs pieced in the next couple of weeks so I can take them away and trim them all over Xmas - I'm going to have a week away sans sewing machine but I will still need something to keep me occupied!
ReplyDeleteSmall but perfectly formed :)
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