Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Blocks of the Month and Week
New York Beauty Quilt Along Begins Oct 1st >

New York Beauty Quilt Along Begins Oct 1st

New York Beauty Quilt Along Begins Oct 1st

Old 09-02-2012, 05:11 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
kristen0112's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 2,438
Default New York Beauty Quilt Along Begins Oct 1st

Hello!
This Quilt along is all about New York Beauty! It might just be my most favorite block. I have made a couple of quilts using this block and want to encourage anyone those who have seen these patterns and thought “no, way could I do this…”YOU CAN! The patterns are paper pieced. If you’ve never paper pieced it’s easy and you might just find that you love making blocks using this method. I won’t lie to you this block can be a little challenging with the curved piecing but there are some tips you can read about here:

http://quilterscornerclub.tripod.com..._beauty_1.html

New York Beauty Quilt Along will begin Oct 1st. We will do two blocks a month making 4 of each. Our thread will be used to encourage each other, give tips on each of the blocks, and to post pictures - because we all love to see each other’s work. There are 10 different blocks that we will be making on our quilt along. This block sizzles when you use contrast complimentary colors here is a great site for choosing color combinations:

http://colorschemedesigner.com/

Some history on New York Beauty, the block was originally called Rocky Mountain Road or Crown of Thorns. The current name New York Beauty came about in the 1930s when Mountain Mist created a pattern and gave it that name. Bill Volckening has one of the most extensive collections of these quilts from the 18th to 21st century. Watch a video on Bill’s collection http://vimeo.com/12412485
Block patterns can be found here

http://www.lenzula.de/pattern/free/nyb.php?l=en

October: Blocks 0 & 1
November: Blocks 2 & 3
December: Catch up month we’re all busy this time of year.
January: Blocks 4 & 5
February: Blocks 6 & 7
March: Blocks 8 & 9


Approved by Practicej
kristen0112 is offline  
Old 09-02-2012, 11:13 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Somewhere in SANTA Land.
Posts: 9,696
Default

Hmmm..........this looks very interesting!! I love to paper piece, so I just might give it a try. If you don't see any pictures, in the weeks to come, then you know I failed!! Wish me LUCK!!
SulaBug is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 12:42 AM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Anael's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 6,063
Default

Oh dear, another challenge! I always admired those quilts but I have no idea if I can catch up with all those projects! Like SulaBug, if you don't see any pictures I failed too
Good luck SulaBug
Anael is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:33 AM
  #4  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
kristen0112's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 2,438
Default

Well I hope you girls can join us. Its such a great block. But I understand getting behind with other projects.
kristen0112 is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:40 AM
  #5  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
kristen0112's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 2,438
Default

Hopefully this will inspire you...
Attached Thumbnails 001.jpg  

Last edited by kristen0112; 09-03-2012 at 05:42 AM.
kristen0112 is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:54 AM
  #6  
FLQ
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 141
Default

The video is fantastic! The quilt collection is exceptional and I loved to hear him speak of the quilts piled in the back of his vehicle...lol! I'd love to try a beauty! Thank you for your informative post.

Last edited by FLQ; 09-03-2012 at 05:56 AM.
FLQ is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 05:55 AM
  #7  
FLQ
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 141
Default

Oh yeah! I thought of my batik stash for this set.
FLQ is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 06:26 AM
  #8  
Super Member
 
grandme26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 2,559
Default

This is one that I have wanted to do. Will try to join in but am having hip replacement surgery the 15th of Oct. At least I can try to do it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
grandme26 is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 07:02 AM
  #9  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
kristen0112's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 2,438
Default

Originally Posted by grandme26 View Post
This is one that I have wanted to do. Will try to join in but am having hip replacement surgery the 15th of Oct. At least I can try to do it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! I hope all goes well with the surgery. You can always catch up or go a little slower.
kristen0112 is offline  
Old 09-03-2012, 07:08 AM
  #10  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
kristen0112's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posts: 2,438
Default

Originally Posted by FLQ View Post
The video is fantastic! The quilt collection is exceptional and I loved to hear him speak of the quilts piled in the back of his vehicle...lol! I'd love to try a beauty! Thank you for your informative post.
I always find it fascinating when men are into quilts. Some of them are so creative and talented. In the modern Beauty I think batiks look fantastic but I have also made them with some blender fabrics. I really like looking at the older beauties, and I wonder what a modern one would look like with the sashings with the 'thorns' I might try it. I live in Oregon where Bill lives and hope to see it sooner than later. I am so glad you'll be joining us!
kristen0112 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hawghugger
Links and Resources
13
11-18-2013 04:15 PM
Leslee
Pictures
26
10-01-2012 01:39 PM
granny_59
Main
9
07-27-2011 09:36 AM
SuzyM
Main
6
03-27-2010 12:02 PM
barnbum
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
44
08-26-2009 10:09 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter