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Home / Open Studio / :: Scrappy New York Beauty Quilt Blocks | daily practice ::

:: Scrappy New York Beauty Quilt Blocks | daily practice ::

July 29, 2016 By Katie

sew katie did | Scrappy New York Beauty QAL

Really it should say weekly practice;)  I’m still trying my best to complete one full block a week, but here we are at Friday and the time just hasn’t presented itself.

I ended up hosting two Open Studios for paper piecing this July.  It was fun to watch people dig through the scrap bins and see their blocks evolve.  I was able to sit and stitch a few here and there once the gang was humming along.  We made progress on Pickle Dishes, Wedding Rings, Square-In-A-Squares, Flying Geese and world problems.

Next Paper Piecing Open Studio date is Thursday, August 18th.

sew katie did | Scrappy NY Beauty Quilt BlockAll the blocks are the same paper pieced pattern with variations on fabric placement.  I’ve used all prints in the arches the most.  It’s the easiest method to demonstrate right-sides together.  I love its look the most.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced quilt block

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced block

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced blocks DSC_0232The wee winks that fussy cutting in some of the points and background creates is fun.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced quilt blockThe second fabric variation I played with was light valued points with dark value background.  This was another sample idea to show students how value placement affects design.  Next time I’ll do the backgrounds so that the fabrics match where the quarters meet.  I think it will have a better effect.  I love that out of the 20 million scraps I have I managed to place two of the last pieces of the chevron right by one another.  Nice job.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced quilt block DSC_0212The last variation is my favorite.  You can really go either direction with the value of the prints, the contrast with the Essex linen is there.

I’m not sure yet if all the block variations will stay or not, but clearly I’ll be making some pillows or a backing out of any that don’t stay.

sew katie did | paper piecing tipsTo ingrain the process into a student’s mind we follow the little mantra of steps written on a Post-It note.  It eliminates some of the “what do I do next?” when learning.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced quilt blockWhen students exclaim that something hasn’t come together perfectly it’s nice to point out an example of that same issue in my blocks.  Fabric not to size, points not matching, points cut off… in the big picture they never noticed any of it;)

One of the biggest issues is skipping the step ‘check’ on the Post-It to make sure the scrap is large enough to cover the space.  My solution is to just tag on some fabric.  Some students started referring to it as ‘scabbing.’  In the big picture you would never notice it and you could even use fabric of a similar value if you were out of the original.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper piecing quilt blockI want to have some secondary design involved in the final layout or at least some corner stones to hard scape the blocks.  Whatever happens will be scrappy and traditional in style.

sew katie did | scrappy ny beauty paper pieced quilt block

Luckily I have plenty of time to figure it out, but 12 are done.  Of course there’s a Pinboard.

I added another Modern Improv Strip Piecing workshop date to August and there is one spot left.  I’ve got some fall classes brewing, blocks I’ve had on my bucket list for awhile.

Happy almost August folks:)  How’d that happen?

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  1. Libby in TN says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Fun, colorful blocks. It amazes me how fabric placement can affect the look. I’m sure your students enjoyed the class immensely.

  2. Charlotta Norby says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Those are magnificent! Beautiful! I’ve never even made one, but you make me want to try it. I hope I’ll get/take the opportunity one day soon.

    • Katie says

      July 30, 2016 at 8:58 am

      Thanks Charlotta. They are a lot of fun, hope you try one soon.

  3. TP says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:25 am

    Wow! they look complicated – I like your post it note mantra to keep your students going in the right direction.

    • Katie says

      August 1, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Post It notes are our friends;)

  4. Morgan says

    August 1, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I love the mantra! Wonderful work.

    • Katie says

      August 1, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Thanks Morgan! It’s helpful for sure.

  5. Linda Dutch says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Looking great… and so true, with all the colour & complexity those little bits will largely go unnoticed!

    • Katie says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Thanks Linda, so true about the little glitches going unnoticed. Love that about quilting!

  6. kathryn says

    August 15, 2016 at 5:32 am

    these are gorgeous! I’m new to quilting and have never tried paper piecing but some day I’d love to give it a go. I also really like how these are done with scraps – I’m trying to use what fabric I have now, instead of buying more.
    Your classes sound wonderful!

    • Katie says

      August 15, 2016 at 7:40 am

      You’ll have so much fun;)

  7. Jan says

    September 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I have a similar “cheat sheet” for paper piecing. But I really like your post-it note method. I will definitely be using this idea for myself and when I teach paper piecing. Thanks!

    • Katie says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:31 am

      It’s always nice to have a mantra;) I think your students will appreciate it.

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