Snowball Block
#2
I don't think it matters. I just like to make sure that the corners match up to some visual line in the adjoining block.
This is for a plain block with no alternating blocks.
http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/snowball1.html
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowballBlock.html
This is for a plain block with no alternating blocks.
http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/snowball1.html
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowballBlock.html
#3
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Whatever size you want, as long as they are all the same size so that when you attach the next block, the secondary pattern (little squares on point) are formed. Unless you want a wonky look - also a possibility.
So if you start with a 9" finished block, you can use anything from 1" squares to 3" squares or even larger (remember to add the 1/2" seam allowance). It depends on the look you want.
So if you start with a 9" finished block, you can use anything from 1" squares to 3" squares or even larger (remember to add the 1/2" seam allowance). It depends on the look you want.
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Originally Posted by jazzy519
I want to do snowball and a nine patch both nine inch blocks. Thanks for the help
But that can vary. You can see the different secondary patterns (the bowties) that emerge when you use smaller snowballs with the 9Patch block, or when you switch the coloring of the 9patch.
FYI - the measurements are a 9" FINISHED nine-patch block. The snowballs are 1",2" & 3" FINISHED.
(remember - the actual cut squares would be 1.5", 2.5" & 3.5")
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Wow, MTS, those are wonderful. I just never looked at a snowball quilt quite that way. The bottom left is the one I've done.:)
#9
Originally Posted by jazzy519
I want to do snowball and a nine patch both nine inch blocks. Thanks for the help
#10
Originally Posted by jazzy519
I'm want to do a 9inch snowball block. What size would I do the corner squares?
You are cutting the corner squares, sewing diagonally and then trimming the corners, aren't you? SO MUCH EASIER THAN DEALING WITH A TRIANGLE WITH A BIAS CUT.
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