Let’s have fun analyzing and admiring this wonderful snowball variation quilt that Arlene brought in recently to be quilted!
This is a snowball variation on point. If you look at this picture at an angle, you will see that the snowball block – the one with the biggest area of color – alternates across each row with a nine-patch with sashing. I really like how the addition of that sashing in the nine-patch creates the image of complexity over the quilt.
Arlene made this top in calm, restful colors – blues, greens, and greys. It is made entirely of batiks printed with patterns mostly seen in nature. Do you see the seashells, sand dollars, leaves, ferns, and pebbles? So many great shapes to inspire the quilting pattern! We decided to use Limetree, which has a leafy look and great overall texture. The grey thread I used to quilt this top blends well and ensures that the texture remains just that.
Thank you for trusting me with your quilt, Arlene!
I’m Angela- Co-host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting PBS show. APQS Long arm Dealer and Educator. Triplet Momma. Designer. Thread Bimbo.
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Is this pattern available somewhere?
Why didn’t I think of that… found close up examples on Google Images.
https://www.google.com/search?q=snowball+quilt+with+9+patch&rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS707US707&tbm=isch&imgil=syboI_Jg3sl2rM%253A%253BObja5ZmL1Q2u2M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fqisforquilter.com%25252F2009%25252F07%25252F9-patch-and-snowball-quilt%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=syboI_Jg3sl2rM%253A%252CObja5ZmL1Q2u2M%252C_&usg=__vnmxoi3ksD6oNU5vJvMw3h_ZKxA%3D&biw=1904&bih=872&ved=0ahUKEwi7z-T–8XUAhUG4CYKHayQBdAQyjcITA&ei=j7JFWfvLCobAmwGsoZaADQ#imgrc=syboI_Jg3sl2rM:
I think I can do it on EQ7 — just have to turn my head to look at it and then put the blocks in an on-point quilt. Will let you know how it comes out.
It came out beautiful !! See my facebook “Susie Ray Parker”