I made a bit more progress on Gypsy Wife today. I'm pleased with my decision to start working my way through it section by section, rather than the original schedule. It means I can keep a bit more of an eye of how its coming together. It's not easy though, it is a very different type of quilt to those I am used to making so it stretches me. I don't have too much of a plan but I'm trying to keep an eye on value, and trying to not end up with pockets of similar colours in one area. Note that the last point hadn't really impressed itself on my brain when I put this part together and I've ended up with a green/aqua band. Still, unpicking is not my gig, so it shall remain.
I love the vertical lines that are in this quilt. Now that I can see some of them appearing I am happy! I have managed to devise a highly technical system to keep the strips in order when I am not using them. Exhibit A:
Yes, the trusty old safety pin has many uses. You can also see the notes that patient
Liz made identifying which block goes where, which she then kindly passed on to me. As previously mentioned this pattern is a tad light on detail. And I can be a tad light on patience :-)
Hahaha. My system is a big plastic bag. It's working out rubbish for me so far. I may adopt the pin of order instead. Much more useful!!
ReplyDeleteI can see the logic behind your plan to put this one together! In the whole scheme of things, that aqua band will be far less noticeable! It's looking great!
ReplyDeleteThis is looking so amazing already. I love it
ReplyDeleteThis is starting to look fabulous - the vertical strips really pull it together and help define the other blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of fabrics for the quilt. I have decided to take the plunge, though have not purchased the pattern yet, any advice?
ReplyDeleteit's looking so fun! and i highly approve of the section method. i think that's how i'll tackle it when i get back on the gypsy train. like you, i really love those vertical lines, too. and like you, i worry about those color pockets which is why i think going by the section is so very smart. very funny about your aqua, though!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking so great Megan. I really love it (and I have used the safety pin trick myself many times).
ReplyDeletethanks for posting such clear photos I am just about to start putting mine together and I am procrastinating! Nerves!
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