Last August, a neighboring quilt guild had a (virtual) session with Jen Kingwell and they generously allowed guests to join them for a $10 donation to their local food bank. Well, win/win! I have never done any of her patterns before and while I've seen some beautiful Gypsy Wife quilts, that pattern had never spoken to me. But during part of her presentation, there was a new quilt behind her, Boho Heart, just released. (Pattern was co-written with Andrea Bair) I could not get this quilt out of my head! I thought about it for three days, then bought the pattern!
From what I had heard from those who had done Kingwell's Gypsy Wife, the best way to do her patterns is in a Quilt Along. And lucky for me, Said With Love is hosting one! She's got a weekly schedule that is a little ambitious for me, and February is a busy month with lots to work on. So I'm setting my One Monthly Goal with Patty of Elm Street Quilts as finishing a minimum of 12 blocks for Boho Heart. The blocks are in a wide range of sizes and I'm setting no size expectation, just 12 blocks. I'll be using Island Batik scraps for this; I think the bright, saturated colors will be perfect. I can't wait to get started!
Oooh, I love that pattern! I don't have extra time to play along, but I may have to get the pattern and play after March! Looking forward to seeing your progress this month!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with this, Emily. Here's one little tip with her patterns - remember that all those blocks together have enough movement that little glitches won't show, so if there are some hiccups in your blocks, not to worry.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is not at all what I expected. Courtesy of Nancy, I have Gypsy Wife and I also have small villages.... I am going to check out this SAL even if I am not ready for any of it. Can’t wait to see it - it will be gorgeous in batik!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern! She spoke to our quilt guild a few months ago and I missed it. I was so bummed. How can there still be so many time conflicts when stuck at home? I’m not a big fan of hearts but I do like this pattern. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, you are ambitious! I can say that cuz I did Gypsy Wife. Yes, a QAL helps keep one moving forward. I belong to two groups that did GW QAL at the same time, so that really kept me honest! Best wishes! You can do it, Emily!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love Jen Kingwell. I made Gypsy Wife twice and then gifted them to my nieces for wedding presents. I would love to make another one. Maybe you will motivate me to get on it. FYI, her patterns don’t leave much wiggle room for piecing. I’d recommend you use a scant 1/4” seam.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very fun pattern! I finally gave in and purchased Gypsy Wife. Don't know when I'll make it. This one looks just a fun and what a great way to use up those odds and ends of your Batiks. It's going to be gorgeous.
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