I’ve long been drawn to quilts that have layers of interest. With such quilts, you might first be impressed by the overarching patchwork pattern, until you also notice something unexpected about the individual blocks.
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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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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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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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Remember that stack of fabric that arrived so serendipitously from Fiddlehead Artisan Supply? I’ve been anticipating working with it, and I think I’ve picked the perfect pattern!
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Earlier this month I ordered fabrics from for fall garment sewing projects. And, I may have happened on some quilting cottons too
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One thing I love about patchwork is the way that fabric choices change everything. There’s so much momentum in that one facet of quilt-making.
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