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Crlyn 03-25-2010 04:28 PM

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This is my first time at pp it's New York Beauty!

I haven't thought about how to place them yet, this is just one of those projects I pick up when I need a break from something else I'm doing.

In the second pic, you will notice blocks only half done, I don't want to decide on the background colours until I work on the placement.

Oh, and can I say I think everyone has done well with their PP, some really nice patterns here.

Old man- New quilter 03-25-2010 04:31 PM

Nice work.. You did a really good job. Any tips on how to do the curves? I stink at it..

Sheree from Chicago 03-25-2010 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by penny doty

Originally Posted by Sheree from Chicago
My first quilt was PP (New York Beauty). Most of my quilts have been PP and a couple of bargellos which is strip piecing. I'm learning all aspects of piecing with the Jane quilt we are doing here on QuiltingBoard and currently working on Japanese Fans by Judy Neimeyer. I think her PP patterns are the easiest to follow and give you templates for pre-cutting your fabrics.
Here is a pic of what I've done so far.

I love that so much, and that is why I want to learn paper piecing, that exact pattren. Penny

I would order the pattern and just do it! Judy's directyions are pretty good, and I will help with whatever you need help with. Hugs

Sheree from Chicago 03-25-2010 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by krazy4quilts
Im working on the snowflake Carol Doak has and its challenging. But doable.

Can't wait to see it!

Crlyn 03-25-2010 04:58 PM

I admit the curves are a bit tricky, but there not hard to do. I think I was only able to do it because I have sewn for a lot of years.

All I can say is follow your lines, sew very slowly. It would be much easier if you could watch someone do them.

But you can do it...........what I would suggest, pin at each end to start with, put a pin in the centre and then try. Once you have done it the first time there will be no stopping you. One other thing sew from the inside, don't try to sew from the outside............clear as mud I expect!

Lets know how you go anyway. :D

Sheree from Chicago 03-25-2010 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by Sparky
Has any tried Jacqueline de Jonge patterns? I'm thinking of ordering Colorful.

I think that is the ultimate PP quilt! I've thought of doing it also, but have purchased so many patterns already to make. On the "to do list.

Sheree from Chicago 03-25-2010 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by Old man- New quilter
Nice work.. You did a really good job. Any tips on how to do the curves? I stink at it..

I snip the concave curves. They are large enough it really isn't an issue.

Sheree from Chicago 03-25-2010 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crlyn
This is my first time at pp it's New York Beauty!

I haven't thought about how to place them yet, this is just one of those projects I pick up when I need a break from something else I'm doing.

In the second pic, you will notice blocks only half done, I don't want to decide on the background colours until I work on the placement.

Oh, and can I say I think everyone has done well with their PP, some really nice patterns here.

I'm excited your doing a New York Beauty. Is it Karen Stones pattern? This was my firsh quilt and I really had a lot of fun with all the different fabrics. I can wait to see your progress!
Here is a pic of mine.

Crlyn 03-25-2010 05:11 PM

Sheree your New York Beauty is beautiful.

This is where mine came from http://www.lenzula.com/pattern/free/nyb.php

Old man- New quilter 03-25-2010 05:12 PM

Crlyn... I'm new at quilting. When you say sew from the inside rather than the outside....... could you elaborate on that? Which is which?
Sheree.... I'll need some clarification on that also.
I'm a guy --- things don't sink in as well as they use to...


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