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Quilting: New York Beauty
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New York Beauty

quilted & ready for binding.

New York Beauty Quilt in progress
New York Beauty Block
quilted & ready for binding.
close up of a block

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Quick-Strip Paper Piecing »
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Boys

Materials

Batik's

What was your inspiration?

I love the look of New York Beauty blocks

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This is the beginning of a quilt I'm making for my grandson. The blocks will be in a wonky setting rather than something traditional. I'm happy with how they are turning out so far.

Update 9/2/12 .. Note that I'm getting the quilt top put together. Do you see the row with the block pointing to the left? I didn't notice it until I took the picture. haha .. I'm going to have to do a bit of un-sewing there!

Update 9/10/12 .. I quilted this with a free motion vine and loop design after I got that 1 block that was set backwards fixed. Now I'm trying to decide on the binding. Then this birthday gift can be mailed off!

 

8 comments

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Peggy Martin on craftsy.com
Peggy Martin
Craftsy Instructor
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
In response to your 9/2/12 comment: Sometimes it's fun to leave in a mistake like that - there are people who deliberately make a mistake (it's called a "humility" block) so that they don't tempt fate by trying to be perfect. So you are upholding quilting tradition by leaving it in! (Although it's okay to fix it, too, if that makes you happier!)
jneault on craftsy.com
jneault
Aug 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the batiks. The class is great and Peggy makes it so easy to follow.
Katfey on craftsy.com
Katfey
Aug 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What do you think of the class? I've been contemplating taking another course besides the BOM? Your block looks great!
jobeard@onlinemac.com on craftsy.com
jobeard@onlinemac.com
Aug 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I took the class for review because it had been about 6 years since I last made a New York beauty. It was good as a review and I'll definately watch the remaining lessons as I like some of the blocks shown.
Kitts on craftsy.com
Kitts
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your colors! You did a great job on your block! Please post your completed quilt when you are done. I know it will be beautiful!
Peggy Martin on craftsy.com
Peggy Martin
Craftsy Instructor
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You've got a great start on your New York Beauty. Beautiful batiks - love those colors! Can't wait to see how you do your wonky set!
picturelad on craftsy.com
picturelad
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks beautiful ! How many of these blocks will the quilt take and how long did it take to make one? I guess it will get easier as you make more. I love your fabric selection too. Please post more photos as you get further along.
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Ladymax
Aug 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You make me jealous, I am too timid to even try this block. Yours is beautiful.

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