The New York Beauty quilt block beautifully merges paper piecing with elegant curves, creating an intricate design that might seem daunting. However, this class will show you that anyone can master it! With Nancy's unique technique for crafting pointed arches, you'll develop the confidence to create flawless points every single time. Plus, her curved piecing methods will be invaluable for all your future quilting projects that incorporate curves, including stunning Double Wedding Rings and creative improvisational designs. Join us and elevate your quilting skills!
Supplies:
FABRICS:
-8 Fat Quarters for the backgrounds and centers of the four blocks. Coordinate your fabrics, avoid true solids, include small and medium designs – be creative, don’t get to “matchy-matchy”.
-Coordinating fabrics – a combination of dark, medium and lights so that you can see contacts.
FQ’s or scraps will work – I would recommend no scraps smaller than 5”x18” for the points.
avoid true solids, include small and medium designs – stripes are fun to use for some of your fabrics.
(Note: This quilt is a four-block sampler. Each block measures approximately 8-10 inches.
If you choose to make the quilt larger you will need more fabrics but we will concentrate on technique so you will not need to bring tons of fabric to class – try to control yourself so you don’t get too distracting playing with fabrics during class.
I don’t recommend you purchase or bring any sashing or border fabrics to class unless you are looking for advice – I do not believe those fabrics should not be chosen until all the blocks are complete so that they can help you decide what fabrics to use for the sashings and borders.)
BASIC SUPPLIES:
-Rotary cutter, 28mm or 45mm size
-Rotary mat: small 9”x12” for use on the table to the left of your sewing machine.
-Rulers: 6” or 12“ Add-a-Quarter” ruler by CM Designs
-100% Cotton 50 Weight piecing thread – a neutral color that would coordinate with your chosen fabrics.
-Straight pins
-Spray Sizing; Mary Ellen's or Magic
-“Guild Lines 4 Quilters” seam guild
THE TEACHER WILL BRING SUPPLIES FOR PURCHASE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE THEM AT YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP.
Note: The pattern is included in the fee.
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Illinois Quilters