Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects

by Valori Wells

Overview

14 New York Beauty projects range from precise traditional blocks to freewheeling contemporary designs - all paper pieced for accuracy. Quilter-friendly for all skill levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781571201997
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2003
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.66(w) x 11.13(h) x 0.22(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
CARNIVAL BEAUTY: Two classic blocks in a nontraditional setting
Mini Lesson: Paper-Piecing an Arc
Mini Lesson: Joining Curved Sections
VINTAGE BEAUTY: Collectible fabrics, applique, and old-fashioned aura
Mini Lesson: Needleturn Applique
Mini Lesson: Free-Motion Quilting
POSY POTS: Quick and easy flowers
RED LICORICE: A classic two-color quilt
YEE-HAH!: A classic kicks up its heels
Mini Lesson: Making Mitered Corners
RADIANT BEAUTY: Playful points, exuberant borders
Mini Lesson: Paper-Piecing Irregular Points
FIREWORKS IN THE GARDEN: An on-point explosion
Aria: Another irregular beauty
Mini Lesson: Drafting a Freestyle Block
SUNDAY MORNING: The Aria block in a bed-size quilt
PACIFIC RIM: Asian circles in red, black, and blue
LAZY DAISY: Fantastic flowers without curves
Mini Lesson: Sashing Ideas
CUSHION FLOWERS: Five batik beauties
Mini Lesson: Making a Cushion Flower
SORBET SUNRISE: Early morning in the garden
Mini Lesson: Stitch 'n Flip Blocks
Starburst: The garden at night
JOSHUA TREE: A quilter's journal
Making and Using the Patterns
About the Author
Sources
Index