Kathleen charnell

Look on generations quilts, they have many nice paper pieced patterns to download, enter snails trails

greaterexp

So many opinions, and they're all good. Visually, the first option does look a little more like waves, but I tend to like the second and third versions more. The quilting will make a difference, too. Beautiful idea!

Sandi

What a beautiful thoughtful gift- I like them all but especially the one on the left/ it looks like waves

Bree123

I love #3. Plus, fewer colors = easier to piece.

If you're just looking for a piecing tutorial (not cutting dimensions), this is a great video:
http://youtu.be/faaXFtBnGXM

carolynjo

I would try to piece it first. I am not into paper piecing, so I'd try regular piecing first.

Ariannaquilts

I really like the first one best, that being said I have made the snail trail block a number of times but not once did it the paper piecing method. So you can make it either way points match easily.

judy363905

My first reaction was #1, then read posts and went back to take another look... I really do not think you can go wrong...pick your favorite and go for it. It is sure to be a lovely gift.

Judy in Phx, AZ

JanieH

How interesting the way we all look at these blocks. I thought #2 and 3 looked more like waves while many others thought #1. Isn't it great how we see things differently?!

seaside quilter

If anyone has cutting directions for regular piecing (not pp) for a block that ends up about 9" I would appreciate it.

seaside quilter

Progress so far...