Oh my, look what happened! I thought I’d take my time assembling my Gyspy Wife quilt top, but I couldn’t resist the fun of puzzling it together. I guess I am a fan of partial seams. They keep things interesting!
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It’s often challenging to sew together differently sized blocks. Add to that the Gypsy Wife’s pieced, striped background and very minimal instruction booklet and you can expect the process might get rocky. Here are some tips to help you on your way.
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Hello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! It’s time to finish our sampler quilt journey. I’ve really enjoyed cohosting the 2019 Gypsy Wife Quilt-Along with @ScrappyViolet. It’s a quilt I’ve wanted to make for a long time.
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True confession: I don’t really like pinwheel blocks. I don’t know why, but I’ve just never been drawn to them. I know - it’s so weird! Most everything patchwork has caught my fancy at one time or another…
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One of my favorite fabric designers is Anna Maria Horner, and I’ve been collecting favorites from her collections since 2010. As I’ve worked with my AMH stash for the Gypsy Wife quilt, I’ve noticed some color shortages.
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Hello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! In March our quilt-along really gains momentum. We have quite a few blocks to make this month, so you’re going to be excited to see your quilt start coming together.
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Oh my, we have lots to catch up on! I did get a little behind with the Gypsy Wife quilt-along, but today I’ve made up for it. I have a smattering of blocks to share, plus a peak at my developing Gypsy Wife design wall!
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Hello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! February marks the second month of our quilt-along. I hope you have been enjoying making these unique blocks. More of that to come! Checkout our February prize.
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If you’re sewing-along to make Jen Kingwell’s Gypsy Wife quilt, this week’s assignment is our first block with partial seams. Don’t let that scare you! Hope from Hartford is a clever little block. I have some tips to help.
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Come see my progress on Gypsy Wife - the From the Heart block and January’s batch of square-in-square filler blocks. It’s fun to jump ahead and start seeing my quilt’s story come to life!
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I love the fresh momentum that January brings to makers. Have you noticed that everywhere we are digging out our old works-in-progress with renewed vigor or starting new grand projects? Or even both! I have felt it too.
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Hello fellow Gypsies (and everyone following along)! I know January is already well-begun, but we’re going to make a proper start to our month with goals and prizes today. Hmm… and maybe some tips as well.
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Whether you’re starting a new Gypsy Wife quilt or picking up a WIP, choosing colors and fabrics is probably on your mind as we get started. Let’s discuss Contrast, Color, Scale + Style. Then I’ll show you my choices!
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Big news! I’m a little late to the party, but I’m joining and cohosting the 2019 Gypsy Wife quilt along with @ScrappyViolet. And it starts this week! You don’t want to miss this. Trust me.
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