Ah the versatile yet simple, straightforward Snowball block. Can you guess why it is called the snowball block? Yup - because it LOOKS like a snowball!
Here's the thing - the snowball block is fine on it's own, but it really creates magic when it is paired with other blocks, creating awesome secondary patterns (fyi a Secondary Pattern is a pattern that emerges when two blocks are placed together).
Here's an example - this is my Silver Lining pattern, which combines two basic blocks for a completely different look. Can you find the snowball block? Yes it is kinda easy once you know what you are looking for!
Let's walk through two different ways to make the Snowball block in a 9" finished (9 1/2" unfinished) size - one using (of course!) the Corner Pop tool from Studio 180, and one using the traditional, tried and true corner fold method.
Snowball Block Corner Fold Method Step 1
Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of (4) 3-1⁄2” Fabric A squares. Place (2) marked squares RST on two opposite corners of (1) 9-1⁄2” Fabric C square.
Snowball Block Corner Fold Method Step 2
Sew on the drawn lines. Trim 1⁄4” outside the seams and press each seam toward the corner triangle.
Snowball Block Corner Fold Method Step 3
Place (2) marked 3-1⁄2” Fabric A squares, RST on the remaining two corners of the Fabric C square.
Snowball Block Corner Fold Method Step 4
Sew on the drawn lines. Trim 1⁄4” outside the seams and press each seam toward the corner triangle to make a 9-1⁄2” x 9-1⁄2” block. Tada - a snowball block!
Snowball Block Using the Studio 180 Corner Pop
Either method will work - just choose your favorite!
Head over to Kate's blog to get some additional ideas on the Snowball block as well.
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