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title: "Sparkling Snowflake – January #QuiltBlockMania"
date: 2026-01-06
author: "Phoebe Moon"
featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sparkling-snowflake-block.jpg"
categories:
  - name: "Quilt Block Tutorial"
    url: "/category/block-tutorial.md"
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# Sparkling Snowflake – January #QuiltBlockMania

Here’s a Sparkling Snowflake for the #QuiltBlockMania Blog Hop. Be sure to check out the full list of designers at the bottom of the page.   
  
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## The Sparkling Snowflake Quilt Block

![sparkling-snowflake-block A quilt block pattern featuring an eight-pointed star made of blue fabric with white snowflakes on a light, textured background. The star has sharp geometric shapes and a small square center.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sparkling-snowflake-block-400x400.jpg)

This is an easy block that finishes to 13″ as shown. If you want a 12″ block, just eliminate the center sashing.

### You will need:

- (1) 10″ White square (for the Magic 8 HST method)
- (8) 3-1/2″ White squares for the corners of the block
- (4) 1-1/2” x 6-1/2” White rectangles for the sashing
- (1) 10″ Blue square (for the Magic 8 HST method)
- (8) 2-1/2″ Blue squares for the center signature blocks
- (1) 1-1/2″ Blue square for the center cornerstone.

Start by making (8) 3-1/2″ HSTs. I suggest the [Magic 8 method](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-hsts-using-magic/), although you could use the [Traditional Method](https://scrapdash.com/traditional-hst-quilt-block/) as well.

The center signature blocks are a three step process.

First, draw a diagonal line on the back of all the 2-1/2″ blue squares. This will be your sewing line. Place a 2-1/2″ square right sides together in the corner of a 3-1/2″ White square so the diagonal line touches the two sides. Sew on the line.





![A blue square inside a larger beige square, rotated so their corners touch. A rectangular tag with circuit-like lines is attached to the upper right corner of the blue square.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-1.jpg)









**Step One:** Flip the small square over the seam. The two corners should touch. If they do, you can trim this seam to 1/4″. If not, unpick the seam and try sewing just a tiny bit to the side. Press.  
**Step Two:** Do the same thing to the other side. Trim, press to the dark and square up to 3-1/2″ if necessary.

![A square divided diagonally, with the top left triangle shaded blue and an arrow pointing to it. The text below reads Step One.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-2.jpg)





![A square divided diagonally by a beige strip from top left to bottom right, with the corners outside the strip shaded blue. Two black arrows point diagonally outward from the center. Text below reads Step Two.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-3.jpg)













### Putting the Block Together

![How to Twirl Quilt Block Seams](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/twirling-the-seam.jpg)How to Twirl Quilt Block Seams





Sew the (2) HSTs, (1) 3-1/2″ White square and (1) signature block into a four-patch as shown below. Press the block seams in opposite directions so they don’t overlap, or you can twirl them.

To do that, finger press the seams so they go around in a circle. You will need to pick out a couple of stitches at the intersection to get these twirled seams to lay flat. You know you have done it right if you see a teeny tiny four patch made by the right side of the fabric at the intersection.









![A quilt block with a pinwheel pattern, featuring alternating triangles of solid white and blue fabric with white snowflakes on it. The design creates a dynamic, spinning effect.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-4.jpg)

Sew the sashing between two blocks, rotating one to make the design shown. Press to the sashing. Make (2) rows like this.

![A quilt block pattern with blue triangles and rectangles featuring white snowflakes, arranged on a white background to create a symmetrical, geometric winter-themed design.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-5-1.jpg)

Sew the 1-1/2″ Blue cornerstone between (2) 1-1/2” x 6-1/2” White rectangles. Sew this unit between the two rows you made above, rotating the second one to make the design.

![Two quilt block diagrams with blue and white snowflake patterns. Black arrows indicate the direction to join sections, forming a symmetrical star pattern across both blocks.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sparkling-Snowflake-6.jpg)

And you are done! Give your block one final press from the back so you can fix any accidentally twisted seams. Enjoy!

## Other Designers

- [Snowy Scene by Carolina Moore](https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/snowy-landscape-quilt-block/)
- [Sparkling Snowflake](https://scrapdash.com/sparkling-snowflake-quilt-block/)
- [Winter Hat by Crafty Staci](https://www.craftystaci.com/blog/winter-hat-quilt-block)
- [Snow by Inquiring Quilter](https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/01/06/quilt-block-mania-january-is-snow)
- [Snow Angel Quilt Block](https://patchworkbreeze.com/snow-angel-quilt-block/)
[Snowflakes w/letters by Appliques Quilts and More](https://www.appliquesquiltsandmore.com/blog/)- [Snowman by Memory Barn Studio](https://memorybarnstudio.com/january-snow/)
- [Snowman by Katie Mae Quilts](https://katiemaequilts.com/blog/quilt-block-mania-snowman)
- [Falling Snow by QuiltFabrication](https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2026/01/falling-snow-for-jan-quilt-block-mania.html)
[Snowflake by The Quilted Diary](https://www.quilted-diary.com/post/2026-qbm-snow)- [Build a Snowman by Tamarinis](https://www.tamarinis.com/tamarinis-newsletter-sign-up.htm)
- [Snow Drift by Studio B](https://www.studiobquilt.com/qbm-jan26.htm)
- [Frosted Branches by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts](https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/quilt-block-mania-january-2026/)
- [Strings Attached by Patti’s Patchwork](https://pattispatchwork-blog.com/2026/01/06/snow-much-fun/)




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