I love a "big block" quilt and a large scale Flowering Snowball Quilt was always going to happen, and now seemed like a good time. I have had fun playing with the layout/coloring of the blocks in EQ8 (quilt design software). Although using a limited color palette - as I have done for this quilt - does not come easy, the design possibilities are endless and dare I say, this won't be my last big block Flowering Snowball Quilt.
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This quilt consists of 16 Flowering Snowball Blocks (each finished block measures 11" x 11"), and the fabrics have been cut using acrylic templates. The fabrics used are Robert Kaufman Kona Cottons (in White and Quicksilver) and a denim chambray fabric by Andover Fabrics. The chambray fabric is a light weight cotton/denim fabric with a white weft for contrast and interest.
The quilt is quilted with edge to edge straight lines creating a foundation of intersecting lines (by first ditch stitching the seam lines of the blocks) and then adding more lines of stitching in between. The stitching lines are closely spaced - a 1/2" apart - to create a texture that is lovely to touch and at the same time gives the quilt a soft drape.
In addition, I have used a heavier weight thread for extra stitch definition; for the quilting I have used Aurifil 28wt thread for the top thread and 50wt thread for the bobbin thread. This combination of different thread weights works well in my sewing machine and doesn't create any problems with stitch tension.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single text fabric from the Sun Print collection by Alison Glass, and I have finished the quilt by again using the blue chambray fabric for the binding.
The quilt is quilted with edge to edge straight lines creating a foundation of intersecting lines (by first ditch stitching the seam lines of the blocks) and then adding more lines of stitching in between. The stitching lines are closely spaced - a 1/2" apart - to create a texture that is lovely to touch and at the same time gives the quilt a soft drape.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single text fabric from the Sun Print collection by Alison Glass, and I have finished the quilt by again using the blue chambray fabric for the binding.
QUILT DETAILS:
Chambray Flowering Snowball Quilt
The finished quilt measures 45 inches x 45 inches.
16 Flowering Snowball Blocks - finished block measures 11" x 11".
11" Flowering Snowball Block Acrylic Templates.
Fabric:
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in:
Snow and Quicksilver.
Chambray in Denim by Andover Fabrics.
Thread:
Aurifil 50wt cotton thread for piecing.
Aurifil 28wt cotton thread for quilting.
Batting:
Low loft cotton batting bleached white.
Thank you for stopping by!
Rita
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It's gorgeous Rita!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this one. Is there somewhere I can get/buy the pattern?
ReplyDeleteCool beans!!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh Rita, this quilt is très très beau.
ReplyDeleteI know this was a lot of fun to work with just solids.
I have a solids quilt I am going to start with DP blocks and just two colors.
This quilt is a gem!
Fantastic, Rita! Chambray is a nice addition to the solids!
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