My Honest Journey Sewing the Gypsy Wife Quilt

Deciding to tackle a gypsy wife quilt is one of those "what was I thinking?" moments that eventually turns into your favorite project ever. If you've spent any time in the quilting world, you've definitely seen this pattern. It's that explosion of color, strips, and blocks that looks like a beautiful, organized mess. Created by the legendary Jen Kingwell, this quilt has become a bit of a rite of passage for people who love scraps and aren't afraid of a little (or a lot) of "faffing" around at their sewing machine. ...

April 24, 2026 · 6 min · Cochrane Mogalian