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Anael 06-05-2018 02:23 AM

Jen Kingwell blocks and finished quilts
 
Hi all :)

This is the place to show off your Jen Kingwell blocks and quilts. She has so many beautiful patterns!
Instead of creating a new thread for every individual quilt it might be nice to have them all in one thread.

You will need the book(s) to be able to join. If you thought about making one or more of her quilts, please join us in the fun :)

There will be no patterns given and there is no sign-up required. Participants must purchase their own copy of the book(s). Participants are not permitted to share copies of the book's contents.

Here you can ask questions, share tips and show off your beautiful blocks or completed quilt(s). You can do as many as you like.

Have fun and show off your beautiful blocks and quilts!

Judith1005 06-05-2018 03:31 AM

Hi Anael, I am going to make a comment so I can follow this thread. I will see about making one of her quilts soon. But, for now, I am going to happily follow along and cheer you ladies (& gents) on. I can't wait to see what yall are working on.

Anael 06-05-2018 04:55 AM

Hi Judith, welcome! Great to see you here too. Did you know she also has small projects? I just purchased 'Quilt Lovely' with 15 projects (quilts and pillows).

I think I'm in trouble, I purchased the Quilt Lovely book, my Gypsy Wife arrived today and the Green Tea and Sweet Beans is ordered. And I might visit the other side of my country this weekend and purchase Long Time Gone and/or Midnight at the Oasis.
There might be a FART in my future :D :D

Judith1005 06-05-2018 05:09 AM


Originally Posted by Anael (Post 8070909)
Hi Judith, welcome! Great to see you here too. Did you know she also has small projects? I just purchased 'Quilt Lovely' with 15 projects (quilts and pillows).

I did not. I will have to google it and see what comes up. That is very interesting.

I'll be honest, I really like to have the finished size of a block. I'm not a fan of figuring out the measurements. I'm not really great at Math. I am getting better at figuring out what block sizes play nice with each other. But, it does make it nice if within the block, you have the finished measurements.

I tend to buy patterns that set me up for success.

Anael 06-05-2018 05:14 AM

I went to the LQS, they had one book, Quilt Lovely. I ordered Gypsy Wife and Grean Tea & Sweet Beans online. I often try Amazon in the UK because their shipping rates are very reasonable.

Anael 06-05-2018 06:48 AM

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So let me start the show with my first two Gypsy blocks. Some of you might have seen it in another thread :)

Nurse's Cross
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Pershing
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Macybaby 06-05-2018 06:56 AM

I've done two, Gypsy wife and It's a Small World, and have the pattern for Baker's Dozen on my short "to do" list.

Macybaby 06-05-2018 07:01 AM

BTW - I have lots of notes in my Gypsy Wife book. There are a few spots she used a narrow strip, but as it turns out, you only need it in one spot to have the blocks line up, so that was something I planned on changing if I did that again. And there is one part that the strips get cut and that is one spot I'd do with partial seams instead of a seam across the strips.

Anael 06-05-2018 07:09 AM

Please, show us your finished quilts Cathy!!

I found some notes on the internet, specially about the strips. Maybe you can share your thoughts about the strips with us? It might help making things a bit easier.

In the Quilt Lovely book is a quilt called Bonnie Lass. That's great for using up some scraps. You only need lots and lots of rectangles, all the same size :D :D 784 background and 784 feature fabric rectangles. I don't think I have that many scraps hahaha

Teen 06-05-2018 02:17 PM

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Love this thread, Anael.....Her patterns are all so unique so I'll be checking them out more and will love seeing the different blocks and color ways everyone who joins selects. So much fun.

I am working on the Green Tea and Sweet Beans quilt and have almost completed section 4, which I'm assembling as I go... I'm playing in bright polka dots and stripes.... These I posted on SBS thread but I'll repost here...I'm adding one I finished today.. I am doing trapunto on my appliqués..

Teen 06-05-2018 03:07 PM

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I forgot to share this block..

NZquilter 06-05-2018 03:12 PM

Beautiful blocks, Teen. I love the polka dots!

Judith1005 06-05-2018 03:27 PM

You do have some fun polka dots and stripes to play with Teen. This is going to be a very happy quilt.

Teen 06-05-2018 04:48 PM

Thank you, ladies.... Can't help but be cheerful when sewing with this stuff. And, I doubt I'll even make a dent in the stash.

Anael 06-05-2018 09:36 PM

Yeahhhhhhh more blocks! Stunning Teen!! So bright and cheerful, I love them!

Jen has more patterns to use up your stash :D :D You might like Spring Fever or Daisy Do (both in Quilt Lovely).

Anael 06-05-2018 09:52 PM

Teen, you're using the Apliquick method on your appliqués. The fusible stabilizer makes the shapes a bit stiff so how does the trapunto work with the stabilizer?

Teen 06-05-2018 10:09 PM

Thank you, Anael! The trapunto effect will occur when you sandwich the quilt,which means the applique pieces will have 2 layers of loft. When quilting, you sew around the applique pieces just at the edge of the applique to give distinction. Plus, I counter the stiffness of the stabilizer by cutting out the center's before I fuse. Doesn't have to pretty, just snip away as much stabilizer as you can. Another words, cut your shape, then cut the center out of the shape leaving 1/4" edge that is fused to fabric. I do this on all large applique pieces. The smaller ones will still poof out when you quilt around them as I've shared. Does that make sense? I learned to do this thru Judy Madsen since, for me, the only drawback to appliquick method was the stiffness of stabilizer..hence stiffness in quilt top. Hope this helps...

Anael 06-05-2018 10:32 PM

Thanks Teen, it does make sense. I will do that in future with my appliqué shapes too because I find them quite stiff. For a wall hanging that's no problem but for a quilt I don't like that.

Now I need to find days with 48 hours instead of the usual 24........LOL

jmoore 06-06-2018 02:38 AM

Great idea for a Jen Kingwell thread. I have almost finished my Gypsy wife...I am considering an inner border and outer border to make it a bit larger than it is.

Anael and Teen, love all of your bright blocks.

I am also doing LongTime Gone with group of ladies in a Modern Guild. We have a monthly schedule of blocks to complete. I’ll have to resize some of my photos to post.

Anael 06-06-2018 02:58 AM

Welcome jmoore!! Nice to see more members here :)
The links don't work. Can't wait to see your GypsyWife and Long Time Gone blocks.

Judith1005 06-06-2018 04:02 AM

Bravo Teen, more beautiful blocks. And thanks for explaining more on your applique method. I am soaking it in like a sponge.

Macybaby 06-06-2018 05:10 AM

I got motivated and put my It's a Small World on the LA frame yesterday. I'm going to do some computerized designs in the blocks, and tie it all together with FM. I have a design of a dragon, and I'm going to put it the sky and then quilt around it to highlight it. Hopefully I'll get that done in a few days. I only have to work 5 hours tomorrow and then am off until Monday. Next weekend DH and I are going to the quilt show in St. Cloud MN, really looking forward to that!

Anael 06-06-2018 05:12 AM

How exciting Cathy, quilting It's a Small World! I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Maybe I'm going to purchase the pattern this weekend, still haven't decided. I really don't need more patterns but when I browse the internet I noticed some of her patterns are insanely expensive. I might as well purchase more as long as they're affordable :)

Anael 06-06-2018 05:14 AM

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I made two more Gypsy Wife blocks. Here they are.

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Colour Wheel

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Crazy Anne

Judith1005 06-06-2018 05:16 AM

Macybaby, I can't wait to see your It's a Small World. Your customizations sound so unique. I hope you enjoy the quilt show.

lindaschipper 06-06-2018 05:16 AM

I will admit that until reading this post I had never heard of Jen Kingwell. Of course I googled her. Wow! Must say that most of her patterns are so complicated and I would never ever attempt them. But there are one or two that perhaps I could wrap my brain around......maybe.

Judith1005 06-06-2018 05:17 AM

Great blocks Anael. What size are the Gypsy Wife blocks?

lindaschipper 06-06-2018 05:18 AM

Teen.....can I ask where you purchased the multi color strips fabric from?

Anael 06-06-2018 05:27 AM

Welcome Linda! Glad you found us :)
I agree, some of the patterns are a bit confusing but the ones in the book Quilt Lovely are not that complicated. You need to read carefully and you'll be ok. And if not, we're here to help.

Judith, they're all different sizes. The ones I made now range from 9" finished to 3" finished.

TheMerkleFamily 06-06-2018 06:11 AM


Originally Posted by lindaschipper (Post 8071569)
I will admit that until reading this post I had never heard of Jen Kingwell.

I'm another who wasn't familiar with Jen Kingwell but certainly am WOW'd by her beautiful designs. Have too long a list of 'to do's' to participate now but perhaps in the future. In the meantime, I will continue to admire all of your beautiful work ladies :thumbup:

FYI - If you're a member of the Sew It's For Sale yahoo group you'll see there's a Jen Kingwell template package for sale for the Delilah Quilt that was a BOM and the gal is selling all 12 templates plus the put-it-together instructions from her BOM for $115.

Thanks for all the continuous eye candy - your blocks and quilts are truly gorgeous.

Christine

oksewglad 06-06-2018 06:34 AM

Same here, but I have heard of the Gypsy Wife and thought it interesting. After seeing Macybaby's it's a small world in progress, I'm anxious to try that.

Anael, are you PP your blocks?

Teen your fabric combos are so fresh looking!

Anael 06-06-2018 06:37 AM

Thanks Christine and welcome here. I guess we will be here for quite some time so if you decide to participate we will cheer you on :)

Anael 06-06-2018 06:38 AM

Most of them are PP OK but not all.

Karen G 06-06-2018 06:49 AM

I love Jen's patterns! I have Gypsy wife, it is right where I can see it as I finish just one more UFO.

Macybaby 06-06-2018 07:15 AM

Here is a picture of my Gypsy Wife before it was quilted. I plan on taking more pictures of it to show more of the detail.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...psbmzdchxb.jpg

I used all different fabrics for the strips, no repeats. I think the key to doing these quilts is a good design wall. They are not hard in the parts, but hard to keep it all organized while putting it together. I cut my strips and had them numbered, and then did all the blocks, and then put them all together.

I have always planned on doing another, and I think I'm going to go with dark shades for the strips and bright for the blocks.

Anael 06-06-2018 07:15 AM

Hi Karen! Did you finish your Gypsy Wife? If so, would you please post a picture? We would love to see it!

Anael 06-06-2018 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by Macybaby (Post 8071643)
Here is a picture of my Gypsy Wife before it was quilted. I plan on taking more pictures of it to show more of the detail.

I used all different fabrics for the strips, no repeats. I think the key to doing these quilts is a good design wall. They are not hard in the parts, but hard to keep it all organized while putting it together. I cut my strips and had them numbered, and then did all the blocks, and then put them all together.

I have always planned on doing another, and I think I'm going to go with dark shades for the strips and bright for the blocks.

My design wall is too small so I have to use my curtains :D No problems, I'm doing that all the time.
I copied the sections and keep track of what I did by crossing off the blocks. I will number the strips too, at least that's the plan. I still haven't decided how to tackle this one :)

Teen 06-06-2018 08:51 AM

More peeps and more awesome blocks, Anael....very cool...

jmoore & Karen....would love to see your GW. Kingwell patterns always intimidated me. But since finishing Sylvia Bridal Sampler, nothing intimidates me anymore. Lol. I've had the GW & Green Tea patterns for awhile so it was time to dive in...

lindaschipper.....I bought most of my striped fabric from LQS called The Cotton Gin in Redlands CA. Their store is bright and colorful. I think I have a yard of every polka dot they sell. Lol..

Cathy....gorgeous GW.... I can't tell with the lighting..... is that pink and browns?

Anael 06-06-2018 09:03 AM

Hahahaha Teen, Sylvia isn't the most complicated quilt but I'm happy you can't be scared off anymore :D :D :D

I still didn't get my Green Tea book. I already emailed the shop but they didn't reply yet.

Teen 06-06-2018 09:16 AM

Lol....My block yesterday had Y-seams and I just whipped it out.....lol...I remember waiting until almost the last on SBS to do the Y-seam blocks. And, for me, 6" blocks was intimidating enough. Learned so much and I'm grateful. You are making headway on GW so I suggest you just keep on going...besides.....I'm loving the colorway. GTSB book will be there when you are ready...

lindaschipper.....Here is the salvage info on that striped fabric you like. "A Wildflower Meadow #2964 by Jackie Robinson of Animas Quilts for Benartex LLC." Hope this helps.


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