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.

Thanks Jane. I have made a NYB with all the same block previously and really like it, so if you have a bazillion of 0 block it will still be beautiful.

amh

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..... :)

I love the greens and browns in your block! Are you taking these colors all through the quilt?

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.

Really pretty! Love your colors

Renea...........your block turned out absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to see more of your work.
:D :D :D :D

Holy Cow! I just found this thread and I'm in!!! Need to get the first two done to catch up!!!

Your fabrics look great!!!

Hey, block 0 was for October, Block 1 for November so you are right on schedule until Thursday.... :)

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.

Oh i forgot to say, no laughing ok. I needed some green fabric in the stash for this project.
I headed to check out DH's shirts. He is no longer working and they are taking up room.

I found the perfect green to go with my NYB fabrics, 100% cotton too~

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Getting there! Man oh man is this a challenge. But then, maybe it's what I'm supposed to be doing - to stretch and challenge myself as a quilter. Will I ever enter this quilt into a show??? Heck no! Maybe show this at my guild meeting? Yes, provided they don't look too closely. lol

I will persevere!!! I will not let this get the best of me. I will conquer this project. OK. I feet better. Thank you for letting me vent.

As you can see from my first attempt at the #1 block, I lost (sacrificed, chopped off, etc) one of my points. Please see the previous sentence. . . .

I'm coming up with new curse words. Who wouldn've thought it???

I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. . . . .

How is everyone else???

Jane

I get the point! :) As I see it, all the points are perfect.
Great choice of fabrics too. The scrappy look is fantastic in these blocks.
I think my favorite is block1

I'm so glad to see more photos. Everyone has different colours, but they have chosen fabrics which co-ordinate so well. Love everyone's blocks.

amh

I still haven't started. I am working on assembling my 50 paper pieced stars right now. I am about half way done then I can start this. I love everyones blocks.Keep up the good work. I look on here every day for new pictures.
Pat

I had begun a Batik paper pieced Sampler before I signed up to do the NYB here. I just finished these four
blocks so take a peek. I really enjoy paper piecing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]373880[/ATTACH]I still plan to do the blocks that were posted here for the NYB.

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These are the blocks I have made so far. I'm quite happy with block 0 but not block 1. Is there a secret to getting the circles to sit nicely I undid this one sooo many times I wore a hole in the fabric. I think I've got the hang of the points. Do you square these blocks up ? Any advise gladly accepted. Thank you.

QA, the circles are a challenge for me too. I finally tore the paper off, and used my sewing skills. If you have ever sewn a blouse/shirt, think "set in sleeves".

I did square up my blocks when I finished each one.
sometimes When I quilt, I don't square them up until I sew them together though. No excuses, it is just the way I do it.

Nice colors, I love the scrappy thing you have going. I am trying to get scrappier.....

Oh such pretty blocks. I love paper piecing and am dying to start this. I am finishing up my 50 fabulous paper pieced stars project on here. I have the quilt together and need to make a back and finish the matching wall hanging. I have a picture posted on that thread. I am really happy with how it came out. I did it scrappy with matching background fabric. I plan on doing this totally scrappy. My stash has gotten totally out of control. I need to use some of it up. I will use batiks. I have tons of it. Can't wait to start this has been on my buchet list for a long time.

All of these new blocks are looking fabulous!! :D I have already finished & shared the first two block sets with everyone earlier in this thread. Now I have started the two blocks for November & have three of the first set done. Hopefully I will get the fourth one done soon & start on the second block set. When they are all finished, i will post a picture & share with everyone. Keep up the great work ladies, you are doing so good!!
:D :D :D :D

I love seeing what people are doing with these great patterns!

My first Mariners Compass was a bit over a year into my quilting career when a quilty friend's DH, who was terminal with cancer said he had always wanted one. I Had a terrible time with the background for my next several MCs. Now I cut the pattern using an Xray film template and do as was suggested earlier, pinning the center only and sewing from there to the sides. As I saw on a Simply Quilts show years ago, the background is on top, held loosely elevated, shifting as I go.

I'll have to start a bit later as I have several "have to's" to get out of the way first.

i still plan on joining in. I added a twin size quilt to my list of things i needed to accomplish first. It is on the frame and have only three borders left to quilt. The queen size has blocks sewn together waiting on the borders. Soon as I get it on the frame (hopefully next week),i'll be able to sit back and do NYB. Plan on using only black and white fabrics but may throw in a dash of color if i feel it is needed. will post again once I actually start sewing these NYB blocks.

TIP: Cut the "outer piece" as one piece instead of 2. This might take a little more fabric, but I like that I skip the extra seam. I have both taped em together (don't like to iron with tape) and have re-copied the piece. Hope this is helpful to someone.

Everyone's blocks look great!!:thumbup:

My latest blocks. Some came out better than others. Hopefully pressing will make them look a little better.

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Sorry guys, didn't mean to make the phots so large.

Your blocks are stunning.

I am plugging away at mine, but life got in the way of quilting, so I'm going to use December to catch up a bit (I have some time off work then).

No one has posted for a long time, and I was wondering if people were still working on them. I was so glad to see your post, and I personally don't think your photos are too large.

Love your colours.

amh

Your blocks are beautiful.

This is what I do too. I tape them together. I didnt' think about photo copying the finished taped piece I have been taping all four, not so bright I know.

Ellen, they look gorgeous!

Jane - challenge is good for growth! Your blocks are looking great!

NYGAL - LOVE how bright and cheerful your blocks are!

Love your colors - yellow, blue, and greens together! Looking great!

looking good! as for the seams it appears other people have made all the suggestions I would have and use to make mine

Wonder contrast in those blocks,efayard! I am glad your pictures are not small, so don't change them.
I am working on these blocks also, 2 done. I think it might take more than December to be all caught up. I needed to leave some time for my Christmas sewing too.

Keep those photos coming, I love the scrappy look with these.

Your blocks are beautiful. I LOVE Batiks.

Wow such gorgeous blocks. Still haven't started yet, but I am very anxious to start. Keep up the good work. My 50 fabulous paper pieced star quilt is all sewn together and now I am working on the back. I blew one of the stars up 300% and am putting it on the back.
Pat

Looking forward to seeing the current month pictures! kristen0112 do you have your current blocks ready to show us to inspire us?

Yes! But they won't post. I'm going to take my camera to work tomorrow and hopefully I can post them :-)