Having a little clear out of my craft cupboard the other day and I discovered this little piece. The block is called ‘snail trail’ and I made it a few years ago just because it was a design that really appealed to me. I still love the way the pattern jumps out and plays tricks on the eye. ย It was made mainly from left over oriental fabric I had left over from a lantern quilt that I made.
It’s only a small piece and I could never quite decide what to do with it. It could be a small wall hanging or I suppose I could make some more blocks and borders to make it into a lap quilt…hmm any suggestions?
The Crafty Pioneer 
Wondered where you found the pattern for it? I would frame it with borders and make a small wall hanging. Had I made it myself, I would send it on the Ms Snail at The Snail of Happiness. ๐ I am thinking of making something a bit less complicated for her though. I love it and all the Asian fabrics. Have a few myself to use. Hmmm.
Thanks Marlene and glad you like it. It wasn’t really too complicated, just a matter of making some templates. I have a book called quilt recipes showing all different blocks and this one just appealed to me. Hope you find something exciting to use your Asian fabrics on ๐
Thanks for the information. I’ll check it out. I have a lot of Asian fabric that I would like to make a jacket from as well as a quilt. My daughter has hers and we are still trying to get her to sit and just do it. Maybe in the fall when life slows down again. ๐
it could be a cushion cover? it definitely needs to be somewhere where it can be admired, not left in a cupboard ๐
I’ll keep you posted – I just need to stop distracting myself!!