Thanks for the tips! Snowballing has always been one of my least favourite techniques. While I already knew about the diagonal seam tape, the folding and pressing before cutting will help immensely. A tip for lining up the seam tape is to lower the needle into the centre of the red line, lower the presser foot and gently unroll it toward you. I tear mine off just ahead of the stitch plate so I can tuck an eighth of an inch beneath that edge to prevent it from rolling, helps it last a bit longer and gives you a bit more line to follow.
Thanks for the tips. For those who still want to draw the lines, just sew slightly to the right of the line (on the side that will be cut off) this allows for the extra space taken up by the thread and the fold in the fabric. Sometimes a thinner thread can help too.
Thank you! I tried this for so long and messed up every time, but I was doing what they said “sew on the line”. I finally figured it out but for anyone new to quilting this will be a time saver and a fabric saver. Great video!
Power tools with thread has a great tutorial, if you put your ruler exactly on corner to corner, then draw your line, mark the part of fabric not covered by ruler (this will be the bit cut off) they turn out perfect as the pen line is over that slight bit needed to make perfect snowballs and flying geese
I did this method for the very first time recently with 2 Valentine’s tables runners. Was easier than I thought. Good to know about the Doug Lego ruler.
Good tips. I’m not a fan of snowballing. I made a quilt that had many snowballed corners as I was making it I almost gave up. But I was not going to be defeated by this technique. I did get the tape toward the end of the quilt. The best tip is to sew to the right of the line. I always did fold and press before cutting . Thanks so much for the great information.
pressing before trimming works for me every time!! Also, Sew Steady and Lori Holt make mats that adhere to machine bed and I find those more helpful than washi tape.
Great ideas! When mine get a little on the short side, I draw a sewing line. That way I am not redoing my piece. I carefully match up my short piece to the next piece and sew with the fabric not exactly matched up at the edges, but the seam lines are matched. I get good results a lot of times.
Instead of moving the fabric to the left and struggle to be consistent, stay on diagonal like usual but move the needle to the right one position. Of course this tip is valid when the sewing machine has the capability of moving the needle.
Sometimes when I sow my material puckers on the seams What causes that I've tried 2So fix the extension Threads needles I'm not sure what causes it now can you help
A couple things I would try to see if they help: using a larger stitch length or adjusting the thread tension on your machine. You may also see if using a new needle helps.
It depends on what pattern you're making or the shape you're trying to create. They can be done in any size, but if you're following a pattern it will tell you what size to make them.
I don’t know why but I never can get the diagonal seam tape to work for me. My pieces are always wonky when I use it and it drives me crazy because everyone else seems to love it 🤷♀️
Do you know that 99% of us pronounce “Frixion” incorrectly? It’s “Frix ion” no T As far as the diagonal seam tape, why not just move it over 1/16 of an inch, and then you can follow the red line
The thread weight you use can change and you would constantly have to move the tape. Also, if you wanted to use the two 1/4” lines that's on the tape for hst's one side would be off.
I know how frustrating that can be, but just remember that quilting isn't about perfection. Even if your corners are slightly off, you'll still end up with a beautiful quilt!
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Thanks for the tips! Snowballing has always been one of my least favourite techniques. While I already knew about the diagonal seam tape, the folding and pressing before cutting will help immensely. A tip for lining up the seam tape is to lower the needle into the centre of the red line, lower the presser foot and gently unroll it toward you. I tear mine off just ahead of the stitch plate so I can tuck an eighth of an inch beneath that edge to prevent it from rolling, helps it last a bit longer and gives you a bit more line to follow.
Thanks for the tip! I'm usually much better at getting it lined up, but it was tricky with the camera being in the way.
Thank you for this tip! I haven't even put my tape on because I wasn't sure the best way to do it, but I'll take care of it today.
🎉 it's great !
Best explained video on snowballing a corner Ive seen in a while.
Thanks for the tips. For those who still want to draw the lines, just sew slightly to the right of the line (on the side that will be cut off) this allows for the extra space taken up by the thread and the fold in the fabric. Sometimes a thinner thread can help too.
Agreed. I use 50 wt. but maybe even thinner would work better.
Thank you! I tried this for so long and messed up every time, but I was doing what they said “sew on the line”. I finally figured it out but for anyone new to quilting this will be a time saver and a fabric saver. Great video!
I'm happy it helped! Thanks for watching!
Power tools with thread has a great tutorial, if you put your ruler exactly on corner to corner, then draw your line, mark the part of fabric not covered by ruler (this will be the bit cut off) they turn out perfect as the pen line is over that slight bit needed to make perfect snowballs and flying geese
Beautiful quilt. Save fabric and use a corner Clipper ruler. Precise and versatile with no waste.
I had never heard of tip #3, excellent suggestion
Thanks for posting 🇨🇦🙋♀️
Lining up the beginning and end corners with seam guide tape works well as long as you move your needle one position toward the snowball tip.
If doing alot of snowballing, I just made a cat quilt, get the Doug Leko ruler, it took me two days to figure it out 😊 big game changer
I did this method for the very first time recently with 2 Valentine’s tables runners. Was easier than I thought. Good to know about the Doug Lego ruler.
Good tips. I’m not a fan of snowballing. I made a quilt that had many snowballed corners as I was making it I almost gave up. But I was not going to be defeated by this technique. I did get the tape toward the end of the quilt. The best tip is to sew to the right of the line. I always did fold and press before cutting . Thanks so much for the great information.
Thanks for the tips.
You're welcome! I hope they help!
pressing before trimming works for me every time!! Also, Sew Steady and Lori Holt make mats that adhere to machine bed and I find those more helpful than washi tape.
Thank you. Great tips. I am going to work on a quilt of valor and I will be making several of these blocks
I love the heart quilt pattern.
Love the heart pattern .
Cute pattern! Great tips
Thank you! 😊
Great ideas! When mine get a little on the short side, I draw a sewing line. That way I am not redoing my piece. I carefully match up my short piece to the next piece and sew with the fabric not exactly matched up at the edges, but the seam lines are matched. I get good results a lot of times.
Instead of moving the fabric to the left and struggle to be consistent, stay on diagonal like usual but move the needle to the right one position. Of course this tip is valid when the sewing machine has the capability of moving the needle.
Great tips! Thanks!
How timely. I'm just getting ready to piece a quilt with tons of snowballed corners. Thanks very much!
You're welcome! I hope my tips help!
Like that quilt.
Thanks for the snowball advice. Brenda from Conquering Mt. recommend recommended your channel.
Wow❤ I want to make one too
Thanks for the tips. My snowballing seems to always be wonky
Sometimes when I sow my material puckers on the seams What causes that I've tried 2So fix the extension Threads needles I'm not sure what causes it now can you help
I know that stretching or pulling on ur fabric as u sew, can cause puckering. Try making ur stitch length bigger.
A couple things I would try to see if they help: using a larger stitch length or adjusting the thread tension on your machine. You may also see if using a new needle helps.
Thanks for the tips! Can you tell me where you got your shirt? It's great!
Isn't it the cutest?! I ordered it from TaraLee Quiltery. She's a really awesome pattern designer and has some great quilty mercy as well.
Nice! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Can you use the same techniques for flying geese? Great video!
I have used flying geese with this technique. However, I prefer the no waste flying technique using Deb Tucker ruler.
Thanks!
Thanks in advance for the tips. But how do you know what size to do snowball corner.
It depends on what pattern you're making or the shape you're trying to create. They can be done in any size, but if you're following a pattern it will tell you what size to make them.
I don’t know why but I never can get the diagonal seam tape to work for me. My pieces are always wonky when I use it and it drives me crazy because everyone else seems to love it 🤷♀️
I am sick of them not coming out correctly!!
i don’t see pattern link
click on the link below her name.
click “more” in the description link to purchase the pattern is there.
Do you know that 99% of us pronounce “Frixion” incorrectly?
It’s “Frix ion” no T
As far as the diagonal seam tape, why not just move it over 1/16 of an inch, and then you can follow the red line
The thread weight you use can change and you would constantly have to move the tape. Also, if you wanted to use the two 1/4” lines that's on the tape for hst's one side would be off.
@@sandydali699 well, it was a good thought
I’ve tried all your tips, but no matter what I do my corners are still not spot on more than 80% of the time.
I know how frustrating that can be, but just remember that quilting isn't about perfection. Even if your corners are slightly off, you'll still end up with a beautiful quilt!