Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt Tutorial, free quilt block tutorial with step by step directions and photographs
Update: here's a link to all the blog posts I've done with all the different version and instruction. Scrappy Trips! Here are some specifics about the "pattern" I used to make this quilt, which is really an adaptation of a tutorial. Materials: 1 jelly roll, or 40 2.5" WOF strips of print fabric (I used "Gooseberry" by Lella Boutique for Moda) 1 jelly roll white fabric, or 40 2.5" strips from yardage (I used Kona Snow) Method: I followed the tutorial for the "tube method" found here on the Quiltville blog, but I altered it slightly. Instead of using 16" strips for a 6 by 6 block, cut the jelly strips in half (approx. 21") and alternate 4 print strips and 4 white strips for each block, yielding an 8 by 8 block. The blocks will be 16" instead of 12". You'll need to make 10 blocks that start with a print strip in the top corner, and 10 that start with a white strip, otherwise your blocks won't connect properly. When you lay them out, rotate the ones that start with a print 90 degrees, and alternate them with the ones that start with white. *I got the idea to make the blocks bigger, thus maximizing the jelly strips, from @shutterbugmal on Instagram. She made a gorgeous quilt using two Hello Darling jelly rolls. I opted to calm things down a bit by using just one jelly roll and alternating it with white. This will give you 20 blocks, laid out in a 4 by 5 grid, for a 64" by 80" quilt. If there are any more questions, feel free to leave a comment! *UPDATE: My Insta friend Cindy at Hyacinth Quilt Designs has improved upon this version with a clever pressing tip! Go check it out here. You'll want to see her version :)
I'm probably the last quilter in this century to make a Scrappy Trip. I'm not a big fan of really scrappy quilts, so while the idea was great and so many of the quilts I've seen are beautiful, I didn't have an inclination to make one. Until I saw Allison's of Woodberry Way. She made a gorgeous planned Scrappy Trip and I fell in love with it. I decided to go ahead and try one using a limited color palette of black, teal, mint and pinky red. The top is done! I followed Allison's directions found here. She made the blocks larger than the original quilt design. I made one slight variation to the directions because I wanted all my seams to nest, which makes it tons easier to put the blocks together. When piecing the strips, I pressed all the seams away from the background fabric. This made the rows go together easily within each block. With this design you make 2 different blocks {one with a print in the upper corner and one with a background}. I wanted the seams to nest as I sewed the blocks together, so instead of turning them, as Allison directs, I created 2 different blocks. This also allowed me to keep the black squares going diagonally across the quilt. The rows for each block are pressed in opposite directions making the seams nest as the blocks and rows are joined. Block 1: Block 2: Block 1: Block 2: Thank you all for the advice on my bag {that many of you pointed out would make a great bin!}. I'm thinking the heavy quilting just shrunk {shrank?} the bag too much. Several of you suggested, measuring the finished outer portion and cutting the lining once the bag is quilted. Always adding interfacing to the lining fabric sounds like a good idea also! I still need to add the handles or maybe I'll just use it as a storage bin! Fat quarters maybe?
Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt using Cotton and Steel fabrics by Emily of Quiltylove. Scrappy quilt using fabrics from my stash.
Yipeee! I've finished my scrappy trip around the world quilt! I'm so super proud of this and love how it's turned out :) I don't think I would have made this is it wasn't part of a quilt-a-long because it's so scrappy and random! It was quite a step out of my comfort zone :) so I thank the quilting community for all joining in the adventure which helped motivate me to complete it! It's the biggest quilt I've made so far! and my first one to have pride of place in our bedroom. We have an all white bedroom, so it brings a much needed rainbow of colour :) When I was piecing the quilt top with such multicolored fabrics I knew exactly what backing I would choose to compliment it ... ... Pam Kitty Love's multicolour dots of course! It's so busy on the front I didn't want to overwhelm it with something crazy on the back, so I think it's kinda' perfect :) I also used a coordinating Pam Kitty floral print for the binding too, again something subtle. It's quilted in a simple fashion, straight stitched along every other row - someday I will get more adventurous with my quilting and learn some new techniques. It's actually on my to do list this year! How are your scrappy trips quilts going? Did you join in? If not I would highly recommend it! Jessie, xo
After months of hard work, our scrappy trip-around-the-world quilt is finally complete! Join us for a closer look at this stunning creation - featuring bright colors, unique patterns, and a whole lot of love.
After months of hard work, our scrappy trip-around-the-world quilt is finally complete! Join us for a closer look at this stunning creation - featuring bright colors, unique patterns, and a whole lot of love.
Not much to say tonight except that I’ve finished nine blocks for my scrappy trip quilt and I’m loving how this is coming together! I love how the blue pools in one spot while the yello…
Made using Bonnie Hunter's instructions for a Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt at Quiltville.com. I used 2 inch strips from my scrap bin. Squares are 1.5 inches finished. The binding is from Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee line. Dimensions are 50" by 80". Completed February 2013. Blogged at coraquilts.blogspot.ca/2013/02/scrappy-trip-along-finishe...
"Scrappy Trip Around the World" is a quilt pattern that, as far as I can tell, originates here. It uses a very unique piecing method involving unpicking seams (on purpose!). It's a great way to use scraps, and delightful to see how the different patterns emerge as you go. I am making a classic "Scrappy Trip" right now, you can see my progress on Instagram @woodberry_way (#marquittascrappytrip). I received a quilt order for twins this week that needed to be finished rather quickly, so I thought I'd use this method to save time, and it worked wonderfully. I've created this tutorial with very beginning quilters in mind. Supplies: 12 different 1/4 yard cuts in coordinating prints (I used Cottage Garden by The Quilted Fish, plus some blenders.) 1/2 yd for binding 1 1/2 yds for backing You will also need your trusty seam ripper:) 1. Cut strips to 4.5" by WOF. (You can technically make two of these quilts out of 1/4 yd cuts, if your cuts are very careful and straight.) You should have 12 strips, one of each print. 2. Arrange the the strips however you'd like. I do this on the ironing board because I have little fabric stompers at my house. You can blend the colors to achieve an ombre look, or go for high contrast with distinct stripes. The stripes you see here will be the same as the diagonal stripes in the end. Also, keep in mind that the top and bottom rows will touch eventually, so make sure you like the way they look together. You can see here I arranged the colors with two different results in mind- one with blended colors and one with contrasting. 3. Sew strips together. You'll have what could be a simple striped quilt top. Don't trim it yet! The fabric widths vary depending on manufacturer, and that's alright. 4. Press seams, alternating the direction on every row. This will ensure that your seams nest in the end, making it much easier to match up corners. 5. Fold in half, right sides together, and sew the top and bottom strip together. You will create a tube of strips. You can see I don't fuss about threads until the end. 6. Lay the "tube" flat, and cut perpendicularly into 4.5" strips. I fold it in half again for easier cutting, just make sure it's lined up! You should have 9 tube strips. 7. Take a tube strip and unpick one of the seams. Keep in mind that wherever you start unpicking will determine which print will start the pattern in the upper corner. Lay that strip flat. 8. Determine which seam needs to be unpicked in the second row by looking at the first two prints of your first flat strip. Unpick the seam between those two first prints. When you lay this one next to the first you will see that the prints have all shifted over one spot. Continue to do this, laying them out with the first color from the last row in the last spot on the next, and you will see the diagonal stripes emerge. (You can see I have highly qualified help!) *Note: You can't rotate the layout (like in the original Scrappy Trip block) unless you reduce the pattern to a 9 by 9 grid. It will only work with a square layout. I highly recommend trying that too, it's super fun! 9. Sew your strips together, "nesting" the seams as you go. As you put your strips right sides together to join them, you'll see that the seams you ironed will alternate, making them easy to tuck into each other as you go. This eliminates the need to pin, and you can feel that the seams are lined up perfectly, making perfect corner points. Press your rows all one direction and trim any threads. Voila! You have a lovely 36" by 48" quilt top ready to go- the perfect baby size. Layer, baste, and bind with your favorite method. There are lots of wonderful tutorials out there for these steps if you are still learning. Thank you for following along, have fun sewing!
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
After months of hard work, our scrappy trip-around-the-world quilt is finally complete! Join us for a closer look at this stunning creation - featuring bright colors, unique patterns, and a whole lot of love.
Find out all of the details of a new Scrappy Trip Quilt project I'm beginning with fabrics from Sherri & Chelsi collections.
These are the first blocks and partly finished quilt top of my Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt, our wonderful new Summer picnic quilt!
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt using Cotton and Steel fabrics by Emily of Quiltylove. Scrappy quilt using fabrics from my stash.
This is one of my big WIP's at the moment . . . Years ago I saw a blue and white checkerboard quilt in a home decorating magazine and it really made an impression. It was so clean and crisp, yet simpl
Thanks for all of your thoughts regarding my diamond quilt top yesterday. Hubby is out of town so that means staying up late and sewing! I managed to finish this top late last night. This photo shows
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
My holiday (at home) has certainly been a productive one! I have managed to finish 3 quilt tops, which I'm pretty happy with! They are only throw sized quilts but even so ... not a bad effort.Last time I shared a fun remnant busting strategy that I've been using this past year or so to help me keep on top of my fabric 'build up'. In this post I thought I'd share another of these strategies that I've thoroughly enjoyed working on this past couple of weeks. A trip around the world quilt is certain
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It poured here all evening so that gave me more time to get a start on my new quilting project. The dogs are not happy that we didn’t get our regular walk tonight. Luckily, we did get a two m…
These are the first blocks and partly finished quilt top of my Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt, our wonderful new Summer picnic quilt!
I made my first Scrappy Trip (pattern found here) last summer in red, aqua, and navy. It is one of my very favorite quilts and is the designated drive-in movie quilt at our house! I will post about th
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
By now I’m sure you’ve seen some evidence of the Scrappy trip around the world quilt frenzy that’s been happening around the interwebs. Well, it was sometime in early January when…
Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt using Cotton and Steel fabrics by Emily of Quiltylove. Scrappy quilt using fabrics from my stash.