mimuscraft wrote:
Beautiful star block, Margo! My favourite block! I am getting interested in these miniature quilts, scrappier the better. So could you recommend a book or website on this subject? I was wondering what counts as miniature? I have been sewing blocks with 1 inch finished size HST's. So are miniatures much smaller? Thank you,
Satu
A true miniature isn't just small pieces. You need to be able to view a photo of an entire miniature quilt and not be able to tell what size it is. It should look like an entire, full sized quilt. Just smaller.
If you do search on Amazon for books about miniature quilts you will have lots of choices, and most of them are just small pieces, but in my estimation the definitive authority is the AQS book:
http://www.americanquilter.com/books_supplies/item_detail.php?id=7086
If you click on the cover photo you can get a closer look at it. The quilt on the cover is by Judy Spiers and measures 20" x 20"!! :shock:
And if you ever get to the museum in Paducah, when you come into the viewing area for these quilts, you will just stand there and say "OH WOW!"
I think it's a law, but you really can't help it!!
Thank you Margo of these tips! Now I know what we are talking about. (There are mini quilts and then there are miniatures.) And I say OH WOW! :shock: And I am still interested
, maybe I just gradually use smaller and smaller pieces, and some day will be able to make my own miniature.