This will be my sample quilt for a new kit — a simple Snowball pattern in authentic 1930s fabrics. Well — the 2″ plain square blocks are certainly simple, but maybe not the 164 tiny hand cut triangles. Anyway, I do like this pattern, and it adapts easily to other types of fabrics. Right now I am cutting a 2-color version with scrappy antique indigo fabrics. I knew I would have to make up a sample of each of the patterns, but I am hoping that any interested parties will be able to imagine this quilt in other colors and periods, like the indigo or muted antique fabrics. It’s tricky, because patterns can look so different depending on the fabrics selected, as you can see from this similar 9-patch and Snowball quilt top I made last year.
The top finishes about 17″ x 20″. All fabrics will be pre-cut (including the off-white), and I am thinking of adding backing and binding in reproduction fabrics plus a little piece of white flannel for the batting. That way the quilter would have everything she needs to complete the little quilt.
it’s so pretty! i love how the borders become stars! that’s really clever.
It’s just beautiful Martha. You sure go above and beyond with all your pre-cutting.
When will we see your etsy shop?
So beautiful, Martha! All these lovely fabrics make my mouth water.
I just love reading your blog. Your work is so beautiful and I love this quilt! Very pretty. One can never go wrong with 1930s prints 🙂
The quilt is lovely and I’m sure the kit will be fantastic!!
Everyone has already said what I came to say – and that is that it is gorgeous. Maybe instead of all the work of kits you should just try and sell the doll quilts you make? They are FANTASTIC.
So darling! Looking forward to your shop!
Love it! Can’t wait to purchase one.
I love this! A great idea for old scraps I have laying around. Take care,
Mickie
This pattern is darling! You always are so good at pairing the fabrics in cute combos. 🙂
That is adorable! I’ve never much cared for the lowly snowball block, but this setting in this size is very pleasing! The variety of scale in the fabrics used just add to the overall interest. Very nicely done!
The Vintage White made by Chanteclaire is a great white to use with the 30’s prints….if it is still being made. I bought 10 yards from Reproduction Fabric when I found it a few years ago.
Martha, I am interested in making this adorable doll quilt. Do you have a picture of the finished quilt? Do you actually have an Etsy shop where I can purchase the pattern?
Thanks in advance!
I love this quilt!! I have a nice stash of colorful feedsacks and you know it’s painful to cut them up. This pattern is perfect! I have a 1″ finished HST die and a slightly larger 1.5″ finished HST die. Which one should I use? Coffee and your blog go wonderful together btw!! 🙂 Amie
Love, love, love this little quilt!!