Simple Snowball Block Made Even Simpler: A Step-by-Step Guide

❄️Using a glue stick instead of pins helps to achieve accurate and precise snowball corners in quilt blocks.

✏️A 0.7mm pencil is recommended for marking the diagonal lines on the fabric squares.

📏A straight edge ruler, such as the 6.5-inch Creative Grids Project Linus ruler, is helpful for marking and trimming the squares.

🩹Washable school glue is the key to success in keeping the fabric squares in place before sewing.

✂️Trimming the excess fabric accurately using a rotary cutter and a quarter-inch marking ensures a square block.

Why is using glue better than pins for making snowball blocks?

—Glue provides more stability and accuracy in keeping the fabric squares in place without shifting. It also eliminates the risk of pins altering the squareness of the block.

What kind of pencil is recommended for marking the diagonal lines?

—A 0.7mm pencil is suggested as it creates a thin yet visible line on the fabric squares.

Can I use any ruler for marking and trimming the squares?

—Yes, any straight edge ruler, preferably a square or long ruler, can be used for this technique. The 6.5-inch Creative Grids Project Linus ruler is a recommended option.

Why is washable school glue essential for this technique?

—Washable school glue offers temporary adhesion, allowing the fabric squares to stay in place without leaving any residue or damaging the fabric.

How do I ensure a precise and square block when trimming the excess fabric?

—Using a rotary cutter and a quarter-inch marking on a straight edge ruler ensures an accurate trim, resulting in a perfectly square block.

00:01Introduction to the tip for making snowball blocks simpler and more accurate.

00:23Materials required for the technique: fabric squares, pencil, washable school glue, and a straight edge ruler.

01:02Marking the diagonal lines on the fabric squares using a straight edge ruler and a 0.7mm pencil.

01:45Explaining the traditional method of sewing the fabric squares and the potential issues with using pins.

02:45Using washable school glue to secure the fabric squares before sewing, ensuring precise and stable placement.

03:30Trimming the excess fabric using a rotary cutter and a quarter-inch marking on a straight edge ruler.

04:17Pressing the fabric for a neat finish and achieving perfectly square snowball blocks.