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Gypsy Wife Progress

April 27, 2018

I thought I’d show you my Gypsy Wife progress today, since my two friends and I met to sew together on Wednesday. Gypsy Wife Progress - One of the first blocks made - piecefulthoughts.com

The block above is one of the first I made. My goal is to make all of my Gypsy Wife blocks from my stash of bright scraps. So far, so good! Here are the first three blocks from our first sewing day.

Gypsy Wife Progress - first three blocks made of Gypsy Wife quilt, pattern by Jen Kingwell - piecefulthoughts.com

Gypsy Wife Progress - One more Gypsy Wife block from the pattern by Jen Kingwell - piecefulthoughts.com

I made the next two blocks using paper piecing. It goes a little slower, but I like how well they came out. However, I only got two blocks made. Of course, it might be because I was chatting a bit more than sewing (imagine that!).

Here’s the Pershing block.

Gypsy Wife Progress - Pershing block, Gypsy Wife pattern by Jen Kingwell - piecefulthoughts.com

I had fun with this block, and I love the bright colors. I don’t have much of that black stripe left, unfortunately, but I’m going to use it until it’s gone.

And here’s the Crazy Ann block.

Gypsy Wife Progress - Crazy Ann, Gypsy Wife pattern by Jen Kingwell - piecefulthoughts.com

Once I had the floral and pink combination, I thought it was a little too subdued. I added the green for the crazy!

Even though the Gypsy Wife instructions can be a little confusing at times, this is a fun pattern to work on. My blocks are definitely a scrappy mix. So here is my Gypsy Wife progress, all together on my design wall.

Gypsy Wife Progress - the blocks I've made so far for the Gypsy Wife pattern by Jen Kingwell - piecefulthoughts.com

I’m looking forward to getting together next month. It’s a fun day of sewing and visiting. There’s nothing better than quilting with friends!

2018 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop

Have you had a chance to read this week’s new blogger intro posts for the blog hop? Grab another cup of tea and coffee and meet the creative bloggers and sign up for the giveaway. The sign up for the giveaway this week ends on April 28th, so don’t miss out! You can find the links and the giveaway here.

On the Road Again

Well, actually, in the air again. I’m going someplace fun, and I’m going to do some creative play that doesn’t include quilting. (Those of you who know what I’m doing, shhhh — don’t tell.) I may not post while I’m gone, but I’ll be sure to tell you all about it when I get back.

So, what about you? What are your weekend plans? I hope it includes some quilting!

Linking up today with Sherry at Powered by Quilting and Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

Wendy

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