Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Hand-pieced New York Beauty Blocks

Last week, I said good-bye to hand-quilting since the temperature is getting too warm to hold a quilt in my lap. However, it's all good. Hand-quilting season gives way to hand-piecing season. I stitched together these New York Beauty blocks this week.





I enjoyed making the twin-sized New York Beauty (shown in the blog article here) so much, I decided to do it again--except that this one will be full-size.

Yes, I admit that it's a bit wild. Ahem. The only colors that are left out are the browns, yellows, oranges (except for coral), and neutrals. The quilt is heavy in turquoise, purple, mauve, pink, black, white, and blue-greens.

I estimate that I'll need 196 of these 7" blocks. I did 40 last summer (I don't know exactly when I started). So I'm off and running on it again. Ought to keep me entertained for awhile, don't you think?

(But I'm already cutting for a hand-pieced, scrappy Drunkard's Path. Yeah, crazy--I know.)

I'll be linking up for Sew & Tell Fridays at Amy's. Stop in and see what everyone else is doing.
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15 comments:

  1. PauletteApril 22, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Holy cow, those are beautiful! I love the colors you're using. I am in awe of your hand piecing. In awe!

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  2. SandyApril 23, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Michelle, those blocks are gorgeous! I love NYB, but I've never hand pieced them -- you do beautiful work. :)

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  3. LeslieApril 23, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    these are fantastic!

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  4. bethApril 23, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    beautiful blocks!!

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  5. Sarah CraigApril 23, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Love those colors!!

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  6. Jan MApril 23, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful! Yes, I think that many blocks will keep you a little busy! It will be fun to watch your progress!

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  7. pinksuedeshoeApril 23, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Wow. You are truly inspiring. The amount of work boggles my mind! But they are beautiful!

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  8. DaynaApril 24, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Wow! These are spectacular! I've not seen this design before.

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  9. sewtakeahikeApril 24, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    I neeeeeeeed to do some of these! But by machine of course. Yours look awesome!!

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  10. Vicki @ DottyJaneApril 24, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I love these blocks and yours are beautiful!

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  11. Carrie P.April 24, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I have always like these blocks and I really admire you for hand piecing them. Awesome fabrics.

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  12. CarlaApril 24, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Those are amazing! I am also currently working on a hand piecing project. But not as beautiful as yours. WOW! Thanks for sharing :o)

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  13. AnonymousApril 25, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Thank you for visiting my sew-and-tell.

    Oh my goodness -- your New York Beauties are beauties indeed!!! I can't imagine hand-piecing them by hand! I am thoroughly impressed.

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  14. Rene'April 30, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Michelle, these are amazing!!!! I love all the colors. Yes, you should be busy for a while ;-)

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  15. Karen - Quilts...etc.June 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    lovely - I need to do one of these too - I hand piece a lot of my work also and hand quilt - wonderful way to pass the time isn't it!
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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