Over the last couple of weeks I have finished another 8 (I make 4 of each) of the New York Beauty QAL blocks. I have decided to make four of each block, which should give me a decent sized quilt as well as good practice! :) The blocks are 8 inch sewn into quilt.
Each week, from March 7 (first block) to May 7 (last block) there will be tutorials by different bloggers. It's not too late to join! :)
The QAL (quilt-a-long) is hosted by Sara over at Sew Sweetness and you can read more about the QAL here.
The second block (block #5) has Sew Sweetness' tutorial. To see the tutorial, click here.
Block #1 has Canoe Ridge Creations' tutorial.
I'm struggling a bit with the curves, but I think the trick is to cut them on the bias for maximum stretch - or am I wrong? Do not get me wrong; I don't overstretch them - lol! I always cut the edges 1/4 inch bigger, because it is easier to trim the block to the right size. I don't know about you, but for me the pieces added together tend to shrink somehow when pieced together. I also add the pieces together without removing the paper and using lots of pins! :)
What about you, how do you make the blocks and what works best for you?
Next block - #8 - is on from tomorrow - Monday 26th, tutorial by From the Blue Chair.
I want to continue the remaining blocks using Civil War/reproduction fabrics, but I ran out of light fabrics. More is on the way, but I won't receive it until 2-3 weeks. Not all of the fabrics I have used so far are reproduction fabrics, I think, but that doesn't really matter as long as they fit together! :)
12 comments:
I find that if I hand stitch curves they are more accurate for me - but I always make the piece bigger than I need to so that I can square up and not have the block to small. I actually do not pay attention to bias all that much and never have - that might be a problem!
Karen
These blocks are absolutely stunning...I would be very proud of them!
They are gorgeous Astrid! I like your plan to get them done~ Will have to look at the tutorials to know more. I just ove them though~ ♥♥♥
Just beautiful! I have never made a NYB block, so I have no words of wisdom for you. It looks like you are doing a great job, though. I love the colors, and how you've put everything together. Nice job!
~~Lori
Hello Astrid,
Oh the perfect colour combinations of your blocks. Have you tried the foot that is suitable for this type of piecing?
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Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Your blocks are beautiful.
Can't help much with advice, since I am very new at this.
Nydelig Astrid! En gang vil jeg også sy NYB!
They are all beautiful Astrid. I don't do curves, so I can't offer any ideas. I did it once, many years ago and decided it wasn't for me.
Your NYB-blocks look beautiful! But I can't give you any good advices. I have only tried to make NYB -blocks once, and I gave up after four blocks. I never found out have to make them nice and even.....
These are stunning! I am so impressed with the number of blocks you are making. They look great.
Anonymous; thanks for your nice comment!
Beautiful blocks! Have you tried evenly spaced clips along the inside of the curved edge ( background)
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