Wednesday, February 9, 2011

snowball quilt for Claude



This is the quilt that I DID finish for Claude just days before Christmas. I wasnt sure that it would be completed in time, but it turned out pretty cool I think. It's called a snowball quilt, and for those of you who can visualize quilt parts in pieces...well, more power to you. I have the hang of it now, and might attempt another, now that I understand how the pieces work together.
I do rather like the randomness of it all. I am an electic sew'er, and wanted it to be just lighter centers, but it might be interesting to have all the centers similar. There are just 2 size pieces that you work with, and it's a great way to use up those little tidbits of fabric that you just cant bear to part with. The large square is 4 1/4" and the small square is 1 3/4". You will need four small sqaure for each larg square. I have a friend who does machine quilting if you are looking for someone, I can email you her information. I can highly recommend her. Well, now's the time to get out all your fav fabrics... happy sewing...



3 comments:

  1. Claude's new quilt is beautiful. I love the soft yellow coming from the back and bordering the blocks. Your grandson is so adorable.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  2. Pat I love the quilt!!! Looks like it's Claude Approved!!

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  3. It's beautiful Pat!!!! I've never tried this design but I think you've inspired me to do so. I have a whole garbage bag full of scraps....I just can't part with them. I've been known to us 1" wide strips for my log cabin quilts just to use them up. I hate to be wasteful...LOL. :0)

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