I found this Gypsy kit at JoAnn's fabrics on the clearance aisle last year, marked down to $20.
It had these 12 fat quarters in pretty wild prints, with a 1/2 yard cut for borders. But I didn't like the pattern--it was too random and there were too many different sizes of squares, rectangles and strips to cut, I felt, for this diverse of a fabric grouping. It just looked a mess to me.
So I selected this pattern I had instead (Charlene Westerberg Designs). I think it will make a great leader-ender project. Last night all the fabric got washed and a cutting diagram was mapped out for the fat quarters. Now that the MATH is out of the way, I can start cutting and sewing!
7 comments:
Love the bold but warm colors!
I love, really love, the fabrics ... the first pattern(not so much)! I think you second choice of patterns is PERFECT! And happy trails to you my friend!! Should be a great quilt!Happy 4th! Hugs, Finn
I just hate the math part of things and more often than not, I don't do well and make mistakes....
Ooooh I love the scrappy trails quilt pattern . I think those fabrics will be perfect . Good call!
Im feeling a bit snowed under with all the projects I have on the go too Annie.(and Im about to start another one this weekend ...arghhh)
I think you made a good choice using the scrappy trails pattern with those fabrics. It also looks like it will show off the wild print designs better.
Oooh, pretty fabrics in both of your projects. Looks like lots of fun.
No worries on the quilt, I was going to check with you to be sure I didn't need to go follow up with our post office.
Have a very happy 4th
Love the colors and patterns in your fabrics and the new pattern looks awesome! Can't wait to see it.
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