I am delighted to be one of the stops on the blog hop for Cinzia White's newest book! It's a book of 54 New York Beauty blocks, and I've never made one! I love trying new things, so this was the perfect excuse to cross it off my quilty bucket list! Be sure to read to the end to find out how to win a copy of the book, too!
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Cinzia's book, Dazzling New York Beauty Sampler , is a stunning compilation of 54 different New York Beauty blocks! Each block is paper pieced, so you're sure to get the same precise results shown in the book every time! You can make a one block mug rug, or use just a few blocks to make a table topper, or use all 54 to make a wonderful sampler quilt!
I just finished making this "ugly" quilt , so I knew I wanted to change it up and use some really bright colors in my sample block! I looked through my stash to find some bright colors. I love sewing with bright colors! It just puts me in a good mood! I found a great mix of Kona solids that looked like a perfect combo!
Cinzia is Australian, so she named each of the blocks in the book after an Australian animal. It's a fun list of words I've never heard of like Pipistrelle, Bilby, Galah, and Cassowary. (And if you're like me, you just Googled those to see what they look like!)
I chose the Bandicoot block for it's traditional curves and New York Beauty triangles. (And yes, I had to Google that animal, too!)
Once each strip was paper pieced, I removed the paper and stitched 1/8" inside the edge in order to keep the curves from distorting when sewing the next strip to it.
I used Aurifil 50wt #2021 Natural White for all the piecing on my Juki TL-2010Q . I also decided to switch out the solid white for hot pink. I was indecisive, but decided more color was the right answer!
The stay-stitching worked great! I was really proud of how my very first New York Beauty block turned out!
Even the back is nice and neat!
Be sure to check out the blocks made by these other bloggers too! (And enter their giveaways!)
January 24 - Laura from Slice of Pi Quilts <---That's me!
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I have made a few New York Beauty blocks, but they are not put together yet.... still a UFO!!!
ReplyDeleteI have years ago. You did a great job. Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis has been on my wish list for so long. This book has been a great inspiration
ReplyDeleteI've never made a NYB before but have wanted to!!! Your first block makes me want to try it. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have made some blocks but they are still a work in progress! Churcaeatauburndotedu
ReplyDeleteYour block is beautiful. I've always wanted to make a New York Beauty quilt. I love the variety of designs. And the cute block names would be fun to google and learn.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome, first time I heard of this and now absolutely want to try this. Thank you for your post 🙂
ReplyDeleteI haven’t made one, but I’d love to. I’d love this book being Australian myself and all these names (ok, most of them lol ) I know! It draws me to the book and to my homeland. I’d love to win 🥰
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. I’m not on FB but love to learn new skills and this is on my list.
ReplyDeleteI made one block long ago as part of a raffle quilt made by our quilt guild. This book looks fascinating with all those beautiful designs!!
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Yes I’ve made a few, never a full size quilt (yet). Thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteI made a wall hanging using a beginner's New York Beauty block a few year's back...in very bright colors. I love it.
ReplyDeleteNY Beauty blocks have long been on my todo list. These are beautiful, and just might hive me the incentive I need to try. Thank-you
ReplyDeleteI've not made one, but I love the look and would love to try one!
ReplyDeleteThe New York Beauty block has been on my to do list for a Long time. I will make one some day.
ReplyDeleteI've never made one of these but I do love foundation piecing! Your block is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYour block is lovely. I haven’t made one yet but planning to do so soon. Hope I win the book.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a New York Beauty block before, but it is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't made a NY Beauty block yet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I haven't made this one. I've made curved blocks with triangles, but not NY Beauty.
ReplyDeleteNever have made a NY beauty block, looks challenging!!!
ReplyDeleteA New York Beauty is still on my list to make.
ReplyDeleteI was gifted a New York Beauty quilt and I love it! I haven't made one myself yet, so thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
ReplyDeleteLove your colors for this block. The New York beauty has been on my quilts list too but haven’t made one yet
ReplyDeleteI have not made a New York Beauty as of this date. However, I do love paper-piecing! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love New York Beauties but I have never made one!
ReplyDeleteI have made a New York Beauty block, or five! Yours is so colorful and fun, Laura!!!
ReplyDeleteI have not made a New York Beauty block, but it's been on my mind for a long time! Yours is definitely a beauty and is so neat and perfect! You are so inspiring!
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I have always wanted to try making a New York Beauty quilt! Haven't yet. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteKathleen - kakingsbury at verizon dot net
This book is on my "Must Have" list! Your block is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have a NYB pattern I bought probably 10 years ago and have never tried it. It is intimidating for me even though I do a lot of paper piecing. But now maybe I will try it.
ReplyDeleteI've made most of the blocks from this pattern, but not the border yet. I used the magazine patterns, but having the book would motivate me to finish it correctly!
ReplyDeleteI have made a few NY Beauty blocks, but it has been a while! I had trouble getting them to come out the correct size, but I wasn't paper piecing them. That would help tremendously!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
This is awesome. Love the colours. I've never made this block before but would love to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI have made a New York Beauty block before, but not quite as elaborate as these. They are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have made a New York beauty block and love the look of these blocks.
ReplyDeleteI think I have done something like a NY Beauty, but not really...another one of the classics I have not made.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried a New York Beauty block! They look difficult!
ReplyDeleteyoyopattycakes @ hotmail dot com
The bright pink was indeed the right choice. If I don't win the book I may just have to buy it :)
ReplyDeleteI have never made a New York Beauty but I like yours! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteI've never made a New York beauty before, but it's on my bucket list. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI have made some New York Beauties blocks for a raffle quilt, but never for a whole quilt of my own. I've been drooling over this book, I love all the different blocks!
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