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05-23-2012, 04:20 AM

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jojosnana

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It came out great!

05-23-2012, 05:58 AM

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Happy Linda

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.

05-23-2012, 02:50 PM

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dorismae904

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I love scrappy quilts. This one is a winner.

05-23-2012, 03:04 PM

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QUILTNMO

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great colors you did a nice job!!!

05-25-2012, 07:13 PM

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marajan

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very nice my favorite pattern have made about 4 -5 all look different...

05-25-2012, 07:19 PM

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Ruby the Quilter

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What a great combination! Another one that I really want to do--

05-27-2012, 06:03 AM

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jzaaboo

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Thanks everyone! The blocks are 6" finished. I wanted them on the small side so the pattern would be apparent. I like the secondary pattern created by the white, it makes little "X's". My aunt made the most delightful thank you note about it, she's 84 and a very classy lady. I didn't think I liked snowballs, but this quilt made me change my mind.

05-27-2012, 06:17 AM

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jzaaboo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by simpsonfs

Any idea where you got the pattern?

This is a very old, classic pattern. It's 2.5" squares that are sewn together to make a 6.5" unfinished 9-patch. The "snowballs" are 6.5" squares that have 2.5" white squares laid on each corner and sewn diagonally. You cut off the excess fabric and it makes each square have white corners. You sew the 6.5" snowballs alternately with the 9-patches, and viola! 6" finished blocks, and make as many as you need. This is a lap quilt for a tiny lady, so it's not all that big.