When I first started blogging last year, I took a class on paper piecing a New York Beauty quilt. A few of you may remember that, but most of you I hadn't connected with yet.
The owner of my favorite quilt shop encouraged me to take it saying anyone could paper piece. Well, she was right and I did love the ease of paper piecing. However, the next part...the part she failed to tell would be very difficult and I was too fresh of a quilter to realize what I was getting into....the curved piecing part, well that wasn't quite so simple. My blocks really were wonky and a bit out of shape, even though they connected with the arks just like she told me too.
Last night, I sewed all of the blocks together and then put the borders on. I had put this off for almost a year and I know the reason why I did. I feared it would be an uneven, crooked nightmare putting them together. (Please imagine the horror show movie music playing here.)
However, I am delighted to say that it was not bad and really the blocks look pretty good. I am proud that I tried a new technique and lived to tell about it!
I also think that getting an extra year of sewing experience behind me before dealing with the mis-shapened things really did help me. I have done a ton of sewing this year and there have been several times lately that I have noticed huge ways in which I have grown in technique.
21 comments:
It really is beautiful. I haven't tried the NY Beauty quilt yet, but I would like to someday. Your quilt is really nice and what a great feeling to get the project done.
I love everythimg about your NYB...and maybe one day I'll finish the one I started.
Good for you for persevering!! It truly paid off. I love what you did and I also love to paper piece. It was probably a good thing that you had gotten that little bit of extra experience for the curves as you really had a great result. Congrats!
It's just lovely!! I don't think I would have tried to finish it. Congratulations!
I turned out beautifully! You really did a good job!
I love it! Everytime I see a New York beauty I am awed by it. Yours is no exception.
That is GREAT! I haven't tried a new york beauty yet...
What an accomplishment...you should be very proud...it's beautiful!
Good for you. I'm usually too timid to attempt anything very tricky. Paper piecing I like. Curves scare me to death. I'll have to try it not that you have encouraged us with your success.
That is AMAZING!! I loved the Sonnet fabrics anyways, but your quilt makes them even more beautiful! Nice work!!!
Beautiful! You did a great job.
I love it!!! what a nice job, your fabrics are so nice too!!
You did a great job on this! It's quite intimidating to me - you're brave :)
That is so pretty. Great job!
That is absolutely beautiful!!Great job!
Wow, is that ever PRETTY -- I love it! I made a New York Beauty table runner for my sister several years ago, only the pattern wasn't on paper, it was on muslin. It was AWFUL 'cause the stupid muslin gives. I didn't think that thing would ever come together, but it ended up looking not too bad. I sure learned a big lesson about muslin though -- it will only be paper from now on!
You brave girl! I have done a lot of paper piecing but, am afraid of curves which is funny because I used to make a lot of my clothes and did sleeves so it should be similar, right? You have inspired me to give it a go.
This is one of thee most gorgeous things I have ever seen....you did such an amazing job on it. It is stunning!
Wow..I love this!
I laughed when you said you lived to tell about it...hee hee
I did my very first PP like this (but i gotta say not as gorgeous as yours :D)..last january...Wooohoo...it opens up a whole new world.
Also thanks for stopping by and commenting on my sewing companion.
hugs
Robyn xx
WOW! It's beautiful! I hope I can get that good at piecing. :-) Thanks for visiting my blog!
Oh my goodness! it sure is beautiful! absolutely gorgeous! I love NYB's!!!!
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