Old Block Plus

Snail's Trail

I want to make new blocks. But you know me; I'm lazy. I don't want to start from scratch. So I'll start with an old block, Snail's Trail, and add a few extra pieces around the outside. I can do this a lot of different ways.





Here's what I get when I do that and then use the blocks in quilt designs:

Paired Blocks #29

Snail's Trail

Log Cabin



I had fun playing with these two blocks in my last post; so I thought I'd play some more.

Paired Blocks # 28

Snail's Trail

Log Cabin

Snail's Trail and Log Cabin are two blocks that are made in a similar way. You start at the center and work your way out.
I wondered, what if these two blocks were paired up? So I set out to find out.

Color Play

Snail's Trail

Part 4

In my last three posts I've been exploring fabric color choices to see how they affect a Snail's Trail block.

Today is no different.

Color Play

Snail's Trail

Part 3

Today's post is a continuation of my last two posts. I want to see what different fabric color choices do to a Snail's Trail block.

Color Play

Snail's Trail 

Part 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a continuation of my last post. I'm coloring a Snail's Trail block various ways to see what happens.

Color Play

Snail's Trail

This is the Snail's Trail block the way it is usually seen. It's a very different block and an interesting one. But there is only so much you can do with it.



Unless....

Offset Block #13

Snail's Trail

Snail's Trail is a very unique block. It will be interesting to see what happens when it is offset.

Paired Blocks #8

Drunkard's Path & Snail's Trail

Yesterday I played with this motif made from Drunkard's Path blocks and Snail's Trail blocks. I am going to play with it again today to see what else I can come up with.

Paired Blocks #7

Drunkard's Path & Snail's Trail

This motif is made from Drunkard's Path blocks and Snail's Trail blocks. It is one of the ones I posted on 11 December 2010. I want to see if I can develop it further.

Paired Blocks #4

Drunkard's Path & Snail's Trail

What if I mix Drunkard's Path blocks with Snail's Trail blocks? What kind of motifs can I design?

Borders

Snail's Trail

Borders can mean a lot to a quilt. This Snail's Trail design from my 9 November 2010 post could use borders.

Blocks

Snail's Trail

What can I make using this Snail's Trail block?