I loved piecing the Flowering Snowball blocks for my first Flowering Snowball Quilt so much that as soon as I had finished that quilt I ordered a new set of templates. A set of smaller templates to piece a finished 6" finished block. I wondered at the time if I could actually pull that off ...
Well, yes I can. After a few test blocks that turned out surprisingly good I forged ahead with this quilt top. The pieces are small and the curve is a little tighter but all of the cutting and sewing principles are exactly the same.
This is such a versatile block! The potential to change the design by the placement of fabric and the use of color is limited only by imagination. For this quilt I have chosen to go with a scrappy look and all blocks are the same; low volume prints for the four "corners" of the block and a contrast printed/color fabric for the "petals" of the block. No further intricate planning was required for this layout.
Many of these small fabric pieces were rescued from my scrap bin (all of which took much longer than anticipated!) and I have also used fabrics from stash. Again, no pins (nor basting glue) were used to piece the individual blocks and the same can be said for piecing the blocks into a quilt top.
I do however like to nest my seams and I was able to nest all seams by pressing the seams for all blocks in exactly the same way. I did not clip any of the curved seam allowances and with a warm and gentle steam iron the blocks pressed up very nicely.
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| Flowering Snowball Quilt Block - pressing seams |
QUILT STATS
Flowering Snowball Quilt 2
Quilt top measures 48 inches x 60 inches.
A total of 80 Flowering Snowball Blocks.
(10 rows of 8 blocks).
Each finished block measures 6 inches x 6 inches.
720 patchwork pieces.
That tiny black center square measures 1/2" x 1/2".
Now ready for basting and quilting!
More soon.
Rita
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Fab!
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ReplyDelete6 inches!! You have the patience of a saint, Rita! I must say it was worth it though, it's such a stunning pattern and I agree you could make variations of this for a year and still not make 2 quilts the same. A very clever block!
ReplyDeletePretty ♥
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous quilt! It feels like such a short time ago that I made your templates - and now you've nearly finished the quilt! You are an inspiration to us all, thanks Rita.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's beautiful! Kind of circus like. Your work amazes me. XO
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful! I ordered a set of templates after seeing your previous quilt, and I haven't even started my quilt yet
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful piecing!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish Rita, love your quilt top!
ReplyDeleteI like it. 80 blocks, wow they must be tiny and yes, evermore tight. I love sewing curvy though. It is just fun and a really pretty result.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, Rita
One-half inch!!!!! Crazy crazy!!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is soooooo pretty. I have been thinking for a couple of years now that I want to make one of these. I think I will have to finally do it now that I have seen yours. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis quil is STILL on my bucket list, love this variation.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely one!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great block. I'm wondering, do you use a rotary cutter with these templates or do you trace them and cut the pieces by hand? Thanks
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