British Patchwork & Quilting
There are 35 miniature quilts, each come in three sizes; small 4" - 6" blocks; smaller 3" - 4" blocks and smallest 1 1/8" - 3" blocks.
A round single hole stitch plate is recommended plus Microtex 70 needles and 60 wt cotton thread. Short stitches i.e. 15 to the inch, prevent the short seams unravelling. A seam ripper to guide, rather than pins, and sewing slowly are also suggested.
The first 39 pages are a masterclass in precise piecing, suitable for any block. The instructions and diagrams for cutting and assembling the quilts follow. The amazing miniature quilts are photographed beautifully.
A book to awe and inspire.
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I am slowly becoming more and more interested in miniature quilts. I was mesmerised by them at a recent quilt show. It is such a struggle on a domestic machine to wrestle with a gigantic quilt. Yet minis present their own set of challenges. This book presents fabulous images of 35 mini quilts and 12 wonderful projects. You are going to fall in love with doing this. Each pattern has two or three sizes to ease you into getting smaller and smaller. A bit like Alice in Wonderland! Note that if you are making miniature quilts for exhibition, you need to follow the organiser's instructions on size. The book takes you through the basic supplies, fabrics and quilting basics. Useful information is found on triangles, on point, nesting, quarter inch perfect seams and finishing. Even if you are a beginner, there is enough practical information here. The projects are also graded for skill level. The projects are a delight, I love the thought that has gone into this book. The instructions and diagrams are first class. When you move onto the next level, it's all about making the parts smaller. All in all a fabulous primer on mini quilts and one I am happy to recommend.
