Framed Snowball quilt block tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a 5” version of the Framed Snowball quilt block.

This block features a centre piece that is “snowballed” (in quilting terms) and then surrounded by a frame.

It is a perfect way to feature a fun print, some appliqué or embroidery. Check out this post for more details about fussy cutting to feature a specific part of a fabric.

See it All

Below you will find:

• fabric requirements
• video tutorial
• step-by-step written tutorial with pictures

Fabric requirements

Everything you need to make this project.

dark fabric:

• four 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″

light fabric:

• one 3-1/2″ square

accent fabric:

• eight 1-1/2″ squares

Video

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Tutorial

See each step in the process, with images to help guide you.

Make the snowball square

Mark a diagonal line on 4 of the accent fabric squares.

Place these squares on the corners of the light 3-1/2” square and stitch directly on the marked lines.

Trim away the excess and press the triangles back.

The finished square should be 3-1/2” with a triangle in each corner.

The finished piece should be 3-1/2”.

Add the frame

Layout the block with the pieces for the frame. The accent fabric squares go in the corners.

The block is assembled like a nine patch – join into rows and then join the rows together.

Press the seams towards the dark bars.

The block will be 5-1/2”.

More quilt blocks

See more quilt block tutorials in my collection of 5″ blocks and full Quilt Block Directory.