Originally Posted by Jane Quilter

Mini quilt tips
1.) starch your fabric heavily for accurate cutting and stitching
2.) measure the block, 1", when stitching, not the seam allowance. I know it seems odd to ignore the seam allowance amount, but it is irrelevant in mini quilts.
3) Use very thin thread, size 60 or 80 if you can find it. (You lose less accuracy when pressing seams open)
4) Press seams open to reduce bulk. Don't be afraid to trim seams smaller than 1/4" after stitching, use fray chek or elmers washable glue to reduce ravel until the quilt/block is built