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

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