New York Beauty Quilt Along Begins Oct 1st
10-26-2012, 11:04 AM
#241
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I am running behind on my blocks. I only have one of #1 done so far. But October is not over yet. I spent twice as much time trying to choose my materials so the colors blend well. I really like how my first #1 block looks. I just hope my overall works well. I stopped by my Wal-mart to look for some flannel for another WIP and found some pretty stuff on sale. So I bought a few more yards of material I hope will blend well with what I have. Fun times ya'll! I will try to take and post pictures when I have finished my #1 blocks. I have enjoyed seeing the ones that have posted so far.
10-26-2012, 12:00 PM
#242
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amh
10-26-2012, 04:36 PM
#243
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Hi all. Well it took me the better part of today to work on my blocks. I took the suggestion of 'someone' previously in this thread and for block #1, I cut out enough to make 5 blocks. Good thing too, because one of em is wonkie! I am simply thrilled that I am up to date on this, yea! Pictures to come after I tackle that learning curve..... 
10-28-2012, 04:21 PM
#245
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My block1 of NYB
Today was a laid back rainy day! I brought my sewing machine, iron, and fabrics into the kitchen using the breakfast bar for sewing so I could enjoy the fireplace.
I had a few of my basket blocks to catch up in for another BOM. After doing those I brought out my NYB.
You should of seen DH's face when I had all the counters covered with fabrics. I put this combination with that one and back and forth before I made my decision.
Teal was the color for this block. I have attached the photo, this is Block 1, and the only one I have finished.
I was amazed at how complex it was and was intimidated. I went into Ripit ripit mode twice. The first time was because I did not put right sides together, the second was smoothing out the curve. The curve gets me everytime.
I still messed up where I wanted which fabrics on the points but if I don't tell, you won't know, right?
Even though there is more piecing in this block I did it! 3 more to go.
Time to run, time to cook up some comfort food for dinner.
I had a few of my basket blocks to catch up in for another BOM. After doing those I brought out my NYB.
You should of seen DH's face when I had all the counters covered with fabrics. I put this combination with that one and back and forth before I made my decision.
Teal was the color for this block. I have attached the photo, this is Block 1, and the only one I have finished.
I was amazed at how complex it was and was intimidated. I went into Ripit ripit mode twice. The first time was because I did not put right sides together, the second was smoothing out the curve. The curve gets me everytime.
I still messed up where I wanted which fabrics on the points but if I don't tell, you won't know, right?
Even though there is more piecing in this block I did it! 3 more to go.
Time to run, time to cook up some comfort food for dinner.
10-28-2012, 08:28 PM
#246
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Location: Salem, Oregon
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Today was a laid back rainy day! I brought my sewing machine, iron, and fabrics into the kitchen using the breakfast bar for sewing so I could enjoy the fireplace.
I had a few of my basket blocks to catch up in for another BOM. After doing those I brought out my NYB.
You should of seen DH's face when I had all the counters covered with fabrics. I put this combination with that one and back and forth before I made my decision.
Teal was the color for this block. I have attached the photo, this is Block 1, and the only one I have finished.
I was amazed at how complex it was and was intimidated. I went into Ripit ripit mode twice. The first time was because I did not put right sides together, the second was smoothing out the curve. The curve gets me everytime.
I still messed up where I wanted which fabrics on the points but if I don't tell, you won't know, right?
Even though there is more piecing in this block I did it! 3 more to go.
Time to run, time to cook up some comfort food for dinner.
I had a few of my basket blocks to catch up in for another BOM. After doing those I brought out my NYB.
You should of seen DH's face when I had all the counters covered with fabrics. I put this combination with that one and back and forth before I made my decision.
Teal was the color for this block. I have attached the photo, this is Block 1, and the only one I have finished.
I was amazed at how complex it was and was intimidated. I went into Ripit ripit mode twice. The first time was because I did not put right sides together, the second was smoothing out the curve. The curve gets me everytime.
I still messed up where I wanted which fabrics on the points but if I don't tell, you won't know, right?
Even though there is more piecing in this block I did it! 3 more to go.
Time to run, time to cook up some comfort food for dinner.
10-30-2012, 02:06 PM
#250
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Western WA
Posts: 325
thanks for the compliments. You have no idea how much i appreciate them. So Thank you, thank you.
I remember PP'ing a block many years ago and could not understand it.
Now I find that PP'ing the sections with all the points are the easiest. Those curves still get the best of me.
This is my first PP'ing project and I think I have it now. I have wanted to make a NYB forever.
Last edited by rainagade; 10-30-2012 at 02:12 PM.
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