Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects
“Wells has taken elements of the 1840s ‘Crown of Thorns,’ the 1860s ‘Rocky Mountain,’ and the 1930s ‘New York Beauty’ designs and given them a new spin.” —Bets Ramsey, coauthor of Southern Quilts

Here’s your opportunity to become an expert on glorious New York Beauty blocks! Valori Wells’ innovative designs will pump up your creativity, while her hands-on teaching style will walk you through each step of the process.
  • 14 New York Beauty projects range from precise traditional blocks to freewheeling contemporary designs—all paper-pieced for accuracy
  • Valori takes you beyond the basics to learn more complex techniques such as asymmetrical designs, rectangular blocks, and extended points
  • Lessons in block construction, fabric choices, quilting designs, and more
  • Patterns are included, plus learn to draft your own!
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Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects
“Wells has taken elements of the 1840s ‘Crown of Thorns,’ the 1860s ‘Rocky Mountain,’ and the 1930s ‘New York Beauty’ designs and given them a new spin.” —Bets Ramsey, coauthor of Southern Quilts

Here’s your opportunity to become an expert on glorious New York Beauty blocks! Valori Wells’ innovative designs will pump up your creativity, while her hands-on teaching style will walk you through each step of the process.
  • 14 New York Beauty projects range from precise traditional blocks to freewheeling contemporary designs—all paper-pieced for accuracy
  • Valori takes you beyond the basics to learn more complex techniques such as asymmetrical designs, rectangular blocks, and extended points
  • Lessons in block construction, fabric choices, quilting designs, and more
  • Patterns are included, plus learn to draft your own!
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Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects

Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects

by Valori Wells
Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects

Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects

by Valori Wells

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Overview

“Wells has taken elements of the 1840s ‘Crown of Thorns,’ the 1860s ‘Rocky Mountain,’ and the 1930s ‘New York Beauty’ designs and given them a new spin.” —Bets Ramsey, coauthor of Southern Quilts

Here’s your opportunity to become an expert on glorious New York Beauty blocks! Valori Wells’ innovative designs will pump up your creativity, while her hands-on teaching style will walk you through each step of the process.
  • 14 New York Beauty projects range from precise traditional blocks to freewheeling contemporary designs—all paper-pieced for accuracy
  • Valori takes you beyond the basics to learn more complex techniques such as asymmetrical designs, rectangular blocks, and extended points
  • Lessons in block construction, fabric choices, quilting designs, and more
  • Patterns are included, plus learn to draft your own!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781607053729
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Publication date: 07/30/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 96
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

Valori Wells Bio: Valori Wells was trained in photography and now designs fabric for Free Spirit Textiles, as well as operating The Stitchin' Post quilt shop with her mother, Jean Wells. Valori lives in Sisters, Oregon.

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
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