Not really! I mean THIS kind of snowball...
I finished this little quilt last night and I LOVE it!!! I was worried it was too traditional (see previous post) but I really like it. I didn't enjoy sewing all those little squares onto the corners but I really like the look of this quilt! I think I'll be making this one again. It's going into the shop!
Now, for something really out of my comfort zone...
I picked up a ton of these almost 10" squares at a pound sale at my LQS shop a few months ago. Wasn't sure what I was going to do with them, but the prints are so cute I couldn't resist ( I think they might be Lecien). Anyway, I found a tutorial for these cute little 'mini' granny squares and made up a sample...
The blocks are supposed to finish at 6 1/2" but mine is actually closer to 6 1/8". After seeing these blocks everywhere I'm glad I gave it a try - I think it's adorable. I spent about an hour this afternoon fussy cutting the centre squares. I can't wait to see how this one turns out! It's so different from anything I've ever made. I'm hoping to do a combination of machine quilting and hand quilting. My last attempt at hand quilting was far from successful. My plan is to machine stitch in the ditch each block and then do some hand quilting in each little square. I'll keep you posted on this one! Wish me luck.
Your snowball quilt is so cute!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just had a quick peak at your blog - thanks for adding me to your blog roll of Canadian sites! Go Canada!
DeleteLove the snowball quilt! It's beautiful. Some "traditional" designs are just inherently modern.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thanks for looking!
DeleteOh I love those Grannie squares! I have been so tempted to add them to my list. I can't wait to see more of yours :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are fun to make, too! I like these smaller ones!
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