For the past few months, I have been building my stash bins with fabric that just catch my eye. I was purchasing fabric with no real quilt in mind. Last month, I was browsing around the Austin Sewing Machine and Quilting Shop in Round Rock, Texas. I found a book by Jen Kingwell, Gypsy Wife. I had never heard of the Gypsy Wife Quilts, so I looked on Pinterest and found so many beautiful examples. Of course, I returned to the shop and bought the pattern book. My goal is to use only the fabric I have in my stash bins. It will also be a good way to use up some scraps.
I made the first two blocks today.
Color Wheel Block
This block was made from small to medium scraps.
Pershing Block
The pink and the black and white fabric were cut from large remnants. The rest of the pieces were from scraps.
Love your first two blocks and the idea of a gypsy quilt
Thanks. I just loved the “scrappiness” of the gypsy quilt.
I’m so excited for you to make a Gypsy Wife quilt!! I have the pattern and have been wanting to make one myself someday. Sadly, I am still working on Delilah and a few others, or I would join along with you. I will just have to enjoy your blocks from afar…. happy sewing!!😊❤️❤️
Thank you, Tracy. It is fun just pulling out from my stash and my scrap bins. Any input from you would be appreciated. I love your work.
Wow! Like I mentioned on another one of your posts, I am amazed you are taking on Gypsy Wife!
Just another wild hair!