Monday, June 18, 2012
New York Beauty Start
I've been working on my variation on the New York Beauty block for awhile now but haven't shared it till now. I wanted to sew them together first. A pile of blocks didn't look like much. I decided to make New York Beauty blocks with white backgrounds. Some blocks have a black print for the outer piece or for the inside piece, but not both. The points were hand drawn for each block so each is different. Some points are wide, some a short, some narrow, some fat. Each curve has one point that reaches to the outside of the arc but the rest are of varying heights. Then I arranged the blocks randomly.
My next step is going to be to add a couple of borders. I was feeling iffy about my blocks until I sewed them together and now they look more like I had planned. What a difference stitching blocks together can make!
All my black and white prints are from Sew Fresh Fabrics. The points are scraps from my stash.
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Wow, this is awesome. I've been working on a New York Beauty for some time now, and I love seeing how your arranged yours.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I am now inspired to make me a New York Beauty Quilt!
ReplyDeleteA New York beauty is on my list for sure! This is lovely! Can't wait to see what borders you add.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! I love the different size points, what an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteYep, I too want to do something with a NYB. I came across free patterns on a blog but they would never load. Since then I've been thinking about drawing my own pattern but have hated the idea of getting all those points the same size. I love that you've figured out that they don't have to be all the same!!! I love your idea and your blocks all look marvelous!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is still open, Amy! It is gorgeous! Love it to death and think this is your best work yet! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!!! I love the arrangement and you color choices... beautiful: )
ReplyDeleteI love all the random sizes, keeps your eye moving!
ReplyDeleteThe black and white just sets it right! Beautiful!
Amy, this is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the variation in the points! Nice touch!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing Amy! The different backgrounds really make it interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning, Amy. I am in love.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the variety and the nod to drunkards path too
ReplyDeleteI really struggled with fabric choices when I tried a NYB! I love the black and white with all the various scraps for the points! You have found the perfect solution. What a beauty!
ReplyDeletelooks great Amy! Pretty little rainbows! :)
ReplyDeletei love how this is shaping up! the black and white prints really add without overwhelming! love that the points are all from stash!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautiful! Such great work!
ReplyDeleteWonderful with the grays!
ReplyDeleteI love your version of this block. I will never do one of these so I will just admire yours.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! I love this!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Amy, never thought of a white bacground in a NYB. Certainly eases the stress over choosing colours (the reason I never finished the one I started). Love the varied points and the grey fabrics too. It looks stunning on the dark wall! Looking forward to the finished version.
ReplyDeleteOooh, very cool, I love what you've done with this!
ReplyDeletethis is unbelievable stunning, Amy. i've admired the work put into new york beauty blocks before but i've never *loved* one until now. your version is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Gorgeous! I can't wait to see how you continue with this!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really great, Amy! It's got a 50s mod sort of feel that I'm enjoying immensely.. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteLooks Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteReally stunning Amy!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeletelove this so much.
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be one pretty quilt. It's funny how things come together when you actually put them together... well... you know what I mean. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I have always wanted to try a New York Beauty. I will get around to it!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented with colors! I love all your work! Keep it up!
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