This month we are getting to know Jo of the Fat Quarter Gypsy!

I met her this last year at fall quilt market– she is a delight and so talented! I’ve always admired her pop-up bags….and this month we get to give one of her patterns a try! In addition to her pop-ups she has wonderful ‘lace’ table runners, which feature a layered look. You’ll have to for sure check those out!

Here’s a bit more about her:

I have been sewing for years and years. As a very small girl growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, my sister and I were always making something.

Fabric is just one medium I love to play with. As a teen, clothes were #1.

When I married and later a baby was on the way, I switched to baby blankets, clothes and home decor. Once it was determined I wasn’t going to be blessed with a baby girl (which is not a sad thing at all), I had to find a way to express my creative side.

I made fancy bags with a thousand pockets for little cars and a play mat with a road on it to drive them around, tried to solve the Lego storage issues, sleeping bags for stuffed animals, etc.

Then one day my Mom-in-law, Nancy, told me about the quilts she was making. Bam! Shazam! Zippity Doo Dah… I was hooked!

Leap ahead 12 years… “hear me roar”!

The whole “40+, I can do anything as a woman of today” war chant hits and I decide to follow my dreams.

The experience has been fantastic and is only getting better!

About the project for the quilt group:

I decided to put together a happy table runner. The blocks use half rectangles and half square triangles… so nothing too terribly difficult. I look forward to seeing the fabric and color combinations people use.

Materials:

Yellow: 1/3 yard
Teal: 1/3 yard
White: 1/4 yard
Dark Teal: 1/3 yard
Border: 3/8 yard
Binding: 1/3 yard
Backing: 1-1/8 yard (seamed) or 20″ x 54″ single piece.

Special Rulers that are helpful: Perfect Rectangle Ruler and a 4-1/2″ or larger square
Notions: Ruler and Marking Pencil

Download the Pattern: members only (login here for access)

Scavenger Hunt BOM

(you can find all previous blocks here– members only)

Tell us about your quilt block for the Scavenger Hunt:

Pinwheels are a favorite of mine, so I’m sharing a Double Pinwheel tutorial with you! This is a little bit different than last month’s double pinwheel tutorial, and both of them will look great in the scevenger quilt!

Grab the quilt block here – members only (login here)

~ Enjoy her interview ~

How did you get your start in sewing?

My mom taught me to sew when I was 5. My first project was a red and white striped pillow for my doll. I was instantly hooked.

What inspires you?

Many things… color, pattern, home decor, art, nature, science

Do you have a favorite notion?

My latest and greatest find are the Frixion Heat Erasable Pens. They are terrific!

What’s coming up for you that we can check out~

I am filming 2 segments for the It’s Sew Easy television show on PBS. They should air in November or December.

Quirky or fun fact about yourself?

I love chickens and I think everyone should have some.

Where can you find her?

Blog

Website

Shop

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Becky Jorgensen

Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!

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