Quilter s Paradise Split Virginia Snowball 4 Inch Finished Template

Product Information

CutRiteTM HandiGrabber is a material that can be affixed to templates to prevent them from sliding when cutting fabric. It is recommended to add 1/4 inch wide strips along each edge of each template on the inside of the engraved 1/4 seam allowance line for better results. CutRiteTM HandiGrabber can be used to create various shapes and designs for quilting and sewing projects.

Product Usage Instructions

Cutting Directions

1. Remove templates from the package.
2. Affix the CutRiteTM HandiGrabber material to the back of the templates so they will not slide when cutting.
3. Add 1/4 inch wide strips along each edge of each template on the inside of the engraved 1/4 seam allowance line.
4. Fully cut out all pieces.
5. Cut each slit on all of the pieces. Cut from the inside of the slit to the outside away from you.
6. Gently pull the fabric once fully cut out so you can see the slits.
7. Piece B will be flipped in order to create the reverse of the same shape. Place a small strip of the CutRiteTM HandiGrabber material on the backside so the piece doesn’t slide when cutting the reverse shape.

Helpful Cutting Hints

• Use a sharp rotary cutting blade.
• Use either a 28 mm or 45 mm rotary cutter blade. Experience suggests that the 28 mm size tends to work better when cutting tighter curves and cutting slits.
• Always cut slits away from yourself by putting the rotary cutter on the inside end of the slit and cutting to the edge of the template.
• Cut slits must and need not extend inside the 1/4 seam allowance line. This will not occur with use of 28 mm or 45 mm rotary cutter blades.
• Experiment with scrap fabric first to see which blade size and cutting technique work best for you along with how many layers of fabric to cut at a time.
• You can use a sharpened pencil or fine-tipped marker to mark the slits and use scissors to cut the slits. However, be sure that the marks and cuts do not go inside the 1/4 seam allowance line.

Sewing Directions

1. Set stitch length to 1.8.
2. Place Piece B face up. Place Piece BR* face down matching the edges. Stitch an accurate 1/4 seam along the edge. Press this seam open.
3. Place Piece B/BR* face up, and place Piece A face down matching up the edges.
4. Stitch 1/4 from the edge and stop after 3 stitches with the needle down. Raise the pressure foot and pull Piece A and B/BR* together matching the next slit. Lower the pressure foot and sew to the next slit.
5. Raise the pressure foot and pull Pieces A and B/BR* together matching the next slit. Lower the pressure foot and sew to the next slit. Continue until you are close to the end.
6. Raise the pressure foot, and tug the edges together as you started. Lower the pressure foot and sew the curve to the end.
7. Don’t press the seam until you know your layout. The seam can be pressed to the center (A) or to the outside (B/BR*).
8. Use the same directions above to sew another piece B/BR* to the same piece A.

Remove templates from package. Affix the CutRite™ HandiGrabber material to the back of the templates so they will not slide when cutting. We suggest adding 1/4” wide strips along each edge of each template on the inside of the engraved 1/4” seam allowance line. Fully cut out all pieces. Cut each slit on all of the pieces. Cut from the inside of the slit to the outside away from you Once fully cut out, gently pull the fabric so you can
see the slits.
Piece B will be flipped in order to create the reverse of the same shape. Place a small strip of the CutRite™ HandiGrabber material on the backside so the piece doesn’t slide when cutting the reverse shape.

Helpful Cutting Hints

• Use a sharp rotary cutting blade.
• Use either a 28 mm or 45 mm rotary cutter blade. Experience suggests that the 28 mm size tends to work better when cutting tighter curves and cutting slits.
• Always cut slits away from yourself by putting the rotary cutter on the inside end of the slit and cutting to the edge of the template.
• Cut slits must and need not extend inside the 1/4” seam allowance line. This will not occur with use of 28 mm or 45 mm rotary cutter blades.
• You are encouraged to experiment with scrap fabric first to see which blade size and cutting technique work best for you along with how many layers of fabric to cut at a time.
• You can use a sharpened pencil or fine-tipped marker to mark the slits and use scissors to cut the slits. However, be sure that the marks and cuts do not go inside the 1/4” seam allowance line.

Pieces needed for one block

Piece| Quantity
A| 1
B| 1
BR*| 1

4” Finished

of Pieces can get from a Pre-Cut

Piece| 5” Square| 10” Square| Fat Quarter| Quarter Yard| Half Yard| One Yard
A| 1| 4| 20| 20| 40| 80
B| 2| 4| 32| 32| 64| 128
BR*| 2| 4| 32| 32| 64| 128

To calculate the yardage needed for the pieces for your project, you may use our free Slit ‘N Sew Fabric Calculator at
https://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators/SnS Fabric Calculator/Slit N Sew Fabric Calculator.php.

Sewing Directions

Set stitch length to 1.8.

• Place Piece B face up.
  Place Piece BR* face down matching the edges.
  Stitch an accurate 1/4” seam along the edge. Press this seam open.

• Place Piece B/BR* face up
  Place Piece A face down matching up the edges.

• Stitch 1/4” from the edge and stop after 3 stitches with
  the needle down.
  Raise the pressure foot and pull Pieces A and B/BR*
  together matching the next slit.
  Lower the pressure foot and sew to the next slit.

• Raise the pressure foot and pull Pieces A and B/BR*
  together matching the next slit.
  Lower the pressure foot and sew to the next slit.
  Continue until you are close to the end.
  Raise the pressure foot, and tug the edges together as when you started. Lower the pressure foot and sew the curve to the end.

Don’t press the seam until you know your layout. The seam can be pressed to the center (A) or to the outside (B/BR*).

Use the same directions above to sew another piece B/BR* to the same piece A.

Have fun laying out your blocks

Below are some example layouts.

Once you have the layout you can now press your seams. You want the curves to be nestled.

16”x48” (without borders)

CutRiteTM Split Virginia Snowball 4” Finished Template Set
Using the ™ Method The Fastest, Easiest Way to Piece for Quilters of all Skill Levels

What is the Slit ‘N Sew™ Method by Quilter’s Paradise?

• Slits cut into pieces for easy and perfect alignment during piecing – each and every time.
• No tedious pinning or paper piecing saving lots of time and effort!
• Can be performed by all quilters, from novice to expert!
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References

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