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My Crazy Valentine
Quilts Through the Seasons #2801
Lodgepole Pine
Quilts Through the Seasons #2802
Morning Star
Quilts Through the Seasons #2803
Gone Fishing
Quilts Through the Seasons #2804
Twin Sisters
Quilts Through the Seasons #2805
Baskets and Bows
Quilts Through the Seasons #2806
American Beauty
Quilts Through the Seasons #2807
Pink Lemonade
Quilts Through the Seasons #2808
Summer Porch
Quilts Through the Seasons #2809
Harvest Table Runner
Quilts Through the Seasons #2810
Buckeye Beauty
Quilts Through the Seasons #2811
Country Lane
Quilts Through the Seasons #2812
Finishing Your Quilts
Quilts Through the Seasons #2813
Traditionally called Rocky Mountain or New York Beauty, this pattern dates from 1860-1870. The block was also named Lady Liberty because the points in the block are similar to the crown on the Statue of Liberty. This pattern is usually paper pieced, but American Beauty is made with Quilt in a Day's method of fusible applique. If you prefer sharp points, stick with paper piecing. But if paper piecing is a mystery to you, try this easy method.
Plan your quilting time. The best way to enjoy this pattern is in three sessions. Cut and sew pieces in the first session, just before your favorite TV show. Take all sewn pieces and applique tools to your easy chair, turn on a bright floor lamp, and then trim and turn to your hearts content, as your TV drama drones on. In the third session, fuse and stitch down the "beauties".
American Beauty can be found on Pg. 140 in Quilts Through the Seasons.