HALO’s Quilt-A-Long # 9
Fantabulous Scrappy Stars
Finished Quilt Measures at 78” X 78”
Click on the picture to download a digital color copy of the Fantabulous Scrappy Stars Quilt!
This is the 9th Pattern Drop for the Fantabulous Scrappy Stars QAL!
Center Block 9
What a funny name, “Snail Trail,” but that is this month’s 2nd block! In case you are wondering why it is called the Snail Trail, it comes from its visual resemblance to the glistening, spiraled trail a snail leaves behind as it moves. Of course, it can also be found as the Monkey Wrench or the Indiana Puzzle, according to Barbara Brackman. Either way, it just doesn’t just have a fun name, but it is fun to make!!!! For this block, I did use It’s Sew Emma Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Pad. This is what the video focused on. However, I did write a traditional pieced pattern for the larger quilt only. I wouldn’t dare make the smaller one without FPP. *Note, we do carry the Snail Trail FPP pads from It’s Sew Emma. However, we are currently out of stock for the 4” size. You can purchase the 4” size from Fat Quarter Shop. They do, currently, have it in stock!
On our YouTube Channel, a tutorial with tips and tricks is uploaded to give you some inspirations and insights to the pattern. I will drop the link for the video, after its release.
As an added bonus, Vicki Holloway of My Creative Corner3 is joining along in the fun!! She will be making the quilt with 4” blocks, instead of the 6” that Angel is doing! Her quilt top will finish at 47” square. Her blocks are beautiful!!! You can follow along her progress at:
Website: https://mycreativecorner3.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickilholloway/
You can join her Facebook Group at: My Creative Corner3
YouTube Channel: My Creative Corner3 (She shares her podcast here also!)
Thank you, Vicki!!! This is “sew” exciting!
If you would like to share your progress, feel free to use the #fantabulousstars on Instagram. You can always send pics via email at angel@haloinspired.com. Or you may tag us on Facebook! We would love to see your Fantabulous Scrappy Stars!
The Intro to Fantabulous Scrappy Stars with all the details, coloring sheet, digital swatch sheet, and a digital picture can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/2025-quilt-a-long
Center Block 1 and the General Instructions can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-1
Center Block 2 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-2
Center Block 3 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-3
Center Block 4 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-4
Center Block 5 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-5
Center Block 6 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-6
Center Block 7 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-7
Center Block 8 can be found at:
https://www.haloinspired.com/blog/fss-quilt-a-long-center-block-8
We look forward to stitching along with you! Until next time, may you all continue to be inspired, productive, and joyful. Never stop believing. And never stop making your dreams in quilting come true!!! Happy Fantabulous Scrappy Stars to you! -Angel