This stunning design is based on a variation of a traditional New York Beauty Block. The sharp curves are appliquéd rather than pieced, thus avoiding sewing a curved seam. Spikes are foundation pieced.
Finished Size: 80 cm (32 ") across
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Materials Required (115cm - 45" cotton) .75 m (3/4 yard) gold print for centre and outer spikes .5m (1/2 yard) black floral print for arch bands; (if using same print for bias binding, then an additional .5m (1/2 yard) of this print is required.) .25 m (1/4 yard) red origami print for inner spikes .5 m (1/2 yard) dark red floral print for outer background .5 m (1/2 yard) black origami print for outer background .5 m (1/2 yard) cream/gold print for centre 1.25m (1-1/4 yard) backing 95cm square (38”) of batting (thin cotton used in sample) 3 m (3-1/2 yards) purchased or self-made bias binding Sewing and quilting thread to match* Glue stick (a regular Elmer’s or 3M glue stick is fine, nothing special is required) *Sample is quilted with YLI Fine Metallic, Gold, and YLI Silk #30 weight, Natural. YLI Wonder Invisible (Clear) is used for the blindstitch appliqué.