What can I say, I caved to these blocks, the Flowering Snowball. I first spied them over at Mary's blog. The first one I made had the corners using a background fabric. Not what I wanted. If I continued in this manner, my pattern would have looked like this,
Not bad, but maybe next time.
So if you alternate the fabrics, you get this one.
and the pattern looks like this. Value is everything!
The sewing part is actually very easy, as long as you go slow and pay attention to your pattern pieces.
I am so happy to have conquered my fear of curves, a whole new world is opening up!
I also have given Massdrop a try. Not sure if it is a good thing or not yet.
They look kind of like Fall don't they?
Kelly
I've really enjoyed seeing Flowering Snowballs pop up everywhere. The colours you've picked for yours are so wonderfully you!! Am I behind the times, I don't know what Massdrop is ?
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks great. I love the pop of black. Curves, not yet for me! Massdrop is fun to look at but I have not purchased anything yet.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh stop with the CUTE NEW projects!!! LOL, I guess if I would hurry up with my civil war 9 patches I could start a new project too!!!
ReplyDeleteAh.. your flowering snowballs look so very good! Love the fabrics you're using, so bright and fun! The curves are really very gentle aren't they? I too am glad to have more curved piecing skills in my arsenal. It's wonderful not to be limited in what we might want to be making.:)
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces--so pretty. What is Massdrop--I don't know either..."discerning people want to know" lol hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us the different effects of the flowering snowball block. If I did'nt have four projects already, i may cave.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating block. I like the change you have made.
ReplyDeleteLove the start to your new project, Kelly! it's such a cute block and I've enjoyed seeing versions all over the internet.
ReplyDeletego slow and pay attention? what's that?
ReplyDeleteYou always amaze me by doing something new and different. You are such an inspiration!
I really like both layouts for different looks. Do you EQ?
What is Massdrop? I'm so out of the loop. I love the fabrics, so many cool textures.
I really like the Flowering Snowball! Recently there was a sew along and from there came some amazing quilts. As for Massdrop I have used it twice and both time it worked for me! And your fabrics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! As always, your fabric choices are spot on! Love the polka dot centers. I just noticed these flowering snowball quilts about a week ago. If only I didn't have so many projects in queue. In the meantime, it will be fun to observe your progress. I haven't used mass drop yet; just watching..
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric in that block. Perfect. Since I got that Massdrop fat quarter bundle also, I need you to select a pattern for me too!
ReplyDeleteThose are such pretty fabric! Are they one particular line? I see another really cool quilt coming being designed by you!
ReplyDeleteI love this block! Did you have to use templates (dreaded word) to cut out your shapes? It would be a great hand-piecing project for travels too.
ReplyDeleteI had not seen these blocks. I love both ways. Another project to put on my 'want to do it list'. So many quilts....... :)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. I am hoping to start mine soon.
ReplyDeleteYay for you to be sewing curves. You're right that the trick is to sew slowly. Sure like those AMH prints, a few of which are in my own stash. We have good taste!
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