TUTORIAL: Mini Snail Trail Block

Here's a great little block for anyone of all levels to give a go! However, I will just say that the more experienced you are at patchwork, the easier it'll be to piece together, obviously. If you are a beginner, I still encourage you to give this block a go! Take your time, read the measurements carefully and never be afraid to make mistakes! It's only through our mistakes we learn how to do things better! At the beginning of this tutorial, I have a small little chit-chat explaining a few little tips that I think will help you when you're piecing. Then I dive in and guide you step-by-step in how the Snail Trail Block is pieced together. I hope you enjoy watching and are inspired to make it yourself! Measurement and cutting instructions... From the PINK fabric you will need to cut: x2: 1&1/8" squares (for the centre four patch) x1: 1&3/4" square (cut in half, resulting in two triangles) x1: 2&1/8" square (cut in half, resulting in two triangles) x1: 2&5/8" square (cut in half, resulting in two triangles) x1: 3&3/8" square (cut in half, resulting in two triangles) For the BLUE fabric, cut exactly the same as the pink. The FINAL BLOCK SIZE measures: 5"x5" or 12.7cmx12.7cm. The list of tools I use in this tutorial... Brother Innovis 200QE sewing machine Brother 1/4" sewing foot Gutermann polyester thread Fiskars Rotary Blade and Cutting Mat Sew Easy Rulers Birch Non-Melt Flower Head Quilting Pins Philips Azur Iron Clover Thread Snips http://goo.gl/5JlHVE Clover Finger Presser http://goo.gl/IOXilY This particular pattern is a miniature version of the Snail Trail block but there are plenty of other patterns available of bigger sized versions... Free Pattern by McCall's (Paper Piecing): http://goo.gl/OWMyX5 My inspiration has come from one of my favourite quilting books: 130 Mini Quilt Blocks by Susan Briscoe. http://goo.gl/25d0XY SUBSCRIBE | http://goo.gl/j9EB3s You can also find me here... QUILTING BLOG | http://3and3quarters.net FACEBOOK | http://goo.gl/elqa4l TWITTER |   / 3and3quarters   INSTAGRAM |   / 3and3quarters   PINTEREST |   / boards   TUMBLR |   / amandarolfe   SNAPCHAT | amandanrolfe EMAIL | [email protected] Thanks for watching!! xx