Monday, July 7, 2014

Addicted to the Gypsy Wife Quilt

Wow, the more I work on this quilt the more I am loving it. I am not sure if it is the finished product so much as the process that I am enjoying here but I just can't seem to stop and I am having so much fun! Anyway here is where I am so far. This is Section 1 all sewn together.

Section 2.

Section 1 & 2 sewn together

Section 4, whew an easy one!

Section 7. This one was not so easy. It was actually quite tricky to sew together but fortunately all the parts fit perfectly.

And finally here is how the design wall looks right now. As you can see, if you look closely, the vertical strips are arranged so they flow through the quilt in continuous lines. To make my sewing easier I cut the vertical strips for each from top to bottom as I move from right to left. Then once all the vertical strips for a section have been cut I sew that section together. Lots of exercise moving from design wall to cutting table to sewing machine as each strip is cut and put into place. Such fun to pick each fabric as I go along though I must admit I have made a few changes along the way.

I hope you are enjoying my journey!

 

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10 comments:

  1. JulieroseJuly 7, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Oh so pretty! the colors just sing!! Love it, hugs, Julierose

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  2. Oops-LahJuly 7, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    You are getting there!!! It's looking great! Did I tell you that I visited Jen Kingwell's shop while visiting Melbourne last week. She wasn't there as she lives in Dubai at the moment but of course she has staff in the shop.

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  3. RachaeldaisyJuly 7, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    It's really coming together, I love the colours you are using.

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  4. MayleenJuly 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    I love the colors you're using too! Looks like you're speeding through this quilt.

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  5. MelindaJuly 7, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    I am jealous! I love this quilt pattern and your version is wonderful!

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  6. BrandieJuly 8, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    This does look like fun! It's a very happpy quilt with some gorgeous fabrics!

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  7. Carole~Quilter on the hillJuly 8, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    Yes I am enjoying your journey and thinking how crucial it is to have a design wall for a project like this.

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  8. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJuly 8, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Yes I am :)

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  9. Judy DietrichJuly 8, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    That is just a riot of color and fun. Are you making this for you or a special girl in the family---or just cause it called your name??? The polka dots and bright colors just steal your heart!!

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  10. Christine NealeMay 26, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    Love, love, love! I have just begun this quilt-you are right, it is just fun. I can't stop sewing. 😄😄

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