Week 49 - Ohio Snowball Block

This weeks block is called the Ohio Snowball block. Back in week 14 we made a an Ohio Star block with a four patch and this time we’ve “snowballed” the corner blocks.

Another way to combine a traditional block with a twist. It gives the block more of a geometric style.

Last week I mentioned that I’m looking at layout options for all these gorgeous blocks. I have my 6” block quilt plan chosen and this is what I am thinking.

I saw this quilt on Pinterest before we started this Sew A Long so this is what I had in mind for my quilt layout. The blocks have been set on point with an extended Nine Patch block in between each pieced block. The Nine Patch on point makes it look like there is a diamond border around each block - very clever. Of course the colours drew me in as well haha.

image: Zen Chic - use thirty six 12” blocks

Delbrook Quilt Co - great for using up nine of your 12” blocks

image: Vintage Kansas City Star Quilt

Add some applique as well.

image: Quiltworks - lovely set on point with an applique border

image: Amy Gibson

image: McCalls Quilting

I hope these quilts give you some ideas on what you can do with your blocks. Of course it doesn’t matter if you haven’t made all 52 blocks. You can make a stunning quilt with as little as nine blocks.

I’ll have some more ideas for you next week.

Take care and have a fantastic week, Christine