I hope you don't mind if I bombard you with an epic gallery of photos of the finished Flowering Snowball Quilt. I am thrilled with how this quilt turned out and happy to have ticked this one off my bucket list, although I think there may be more Flowering Snowball Quilts in my future ... I have already invested in smaller - 6" Flowering Snowball block - templates!
I spent much time thinking about how to quilt this quilt and when the time came to get started I was still undecided but simply had to make a start - creating a foundation of intersecting lines first, then adding more lines of stitching in between. Once I was happy with the spacing and texture created by the closely spaced straight lines of quilting I ditch-stitched around each individual circle and semi-circle along the quilt edge. Stitching my way around each circle was quite the task!
For the back of the quilt I have used my go-to backing fabric ~ Newsprint by Carrie Bloomston from the Story collection ...
... and couldn't resist but finished the quilt with my signature black/white stripe binding fabric by Timeless Treasures:
QUILT STATS
Flowering Snowball Quilt
Quilt measures 68 inches x 68 inches.
64 Flowering Snowball Quilt Blocks.
All solid fabrics are Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton.
Background fabric is Kona Cotton in White.
Aurifil 28wt cotton thread for quilting.
Low loft cotton batting ~
Warm & White batting from The Warm Company;
a low loft cotton batting perfect for use with low volume and bright white fabrics.
This quilt is listed for sale in my Etsy Store.
See all the listing details here: Flowering Snowball Quilt.
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Thank you for stopping by and for scrolling through the many photos! I really appreciate it.
Rita
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Bombs away. Never too many pictures. Your quilts always amaze me, they are beautiful. I love your signature backing and binding. I must confess I have used your strip binding on many quilts and always give your credit for my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIt's remarkable. I have the templates to make one, but I think I'm MORE intimidated after seeing yours! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGo for it! - it isn't as hard as it looks. Take your time planning the fabric placement and working out what piecing method works best for you. Enjoy!
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNot sure how your most recent quilt can always be my favorite quilt EVER, but they are and this is.
ReplyDeleteits so wonderful, it show how dedicated you are to make a perfect quilt ..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Congrats! I like your mental planning. I do that too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. I don't know how you could let it go.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your 6" templates? I want some!
ReplyDeleteThis was no bother at all. I enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures of your quilt. Love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I appreciate all the pretty pictures so I have a chance to properly drool.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt. You must REALLY love curved piecing and of course, you're very good at it.
ReplyDeleteReally Pretty. My goal is to do more curved piecing. This is a great example. Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteI never tire of looking at your lovely quilts, Rita!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a wunderful, beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeletejust amazing, as always,,,,,cant ever have to many pics,,,,each one a masterpiece of itself
ReplyDeleteI love your use of prints, solids and color in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteSoo cute! Love the many different design creations diagonal and straight. You create so much beauty to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLove it, and each and every one you do. Maybe a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteVery nice how the straight line quilting is a contrast to all the curves of the piecing!
ReplyDeleteyes. This one is on my list Rita.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photos so much.
I hope you have a lovely week-end.
I know you will. Life is good.
Here, my momma, that I love so dearly, is leaving this earth and going to Heaven. After two week of loving her and caring for her, I am ready to accept God's plan. She has had a long life.♥️
Love it. I particularly like how you planned the colours.
ReplyDeleteI was not sure about the teeny cirves of the 6-inch templates, but then I have 3-inch drunkards path templates and they are fine. What is there to be nervous about?
Incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteComing back to check this out again after seeing your latest version and I really should comment because I love it- it's so effective and I hardly ever comment on your blog and I always enjoy your posts!
ReplyDeleteI realize I'm several months late to discover this great quilt, but now that I have I really really want to make one of my own. Where can I get the pattern and templates? It is very energizing just to look at and I can't wait to start one. Thanks!
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