January 20, 2013

Taking a Trip

A scrappy trip around the world. Peer pressure is a terrible thing :) There are so many awesome scrappy trip around the world quilts being made in blogland right now that I had to jump in.  I really didn't want to. No, wait, I did want to, but didn't think I had time.


I was finishing cutting flags for a bunting banner, and realized that I always have a 3" strip left over. I have a drawer full of 3" strips


and a tub full of orphaned jelly roll strips.

These blocks are fun to make and a great way to use up any left over jelly rolls you may have lying around. You can find the tutorial here. Please don't blame me if you suddenly get the urge to take a trip!

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  1. KayJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    How beautiful, I am so envious. I would love to try this but I'm useless at using the rotary cutter, any tips??
    Kay :-)

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    1. debbie @ happy little cottageJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      Kay, it took me awhile to get comfortable with the rotary cutter. Do you have a local quilt shop? Sometimes having someone show you is the best way to learn. Jelly roll strips also make this easy. Not as much cutting!

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  2. karenJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    It is a horribly addicting quilt, isn't it? :)

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  3. CindyJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Well, I just got on the granny square bandwagon, and this one may be next!

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  4. BevJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I don't even have my Great Granny quilt finished OR my Row Along quilt finished but I've done 4 blocks of the Scrappy Trips...sigh...

    Yours is gorgeous! Love the colors!

    Cheery wave!

    Bev

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    1. debbie @ happy little cottageJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Sssshhh don't tell but I have 6 granny blocks sitting in a drawer :) Thanks!!

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  5. gillyJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I'm exactly the same... so, so wanting to make one but knowing I have so much else I really should do first! I fear I will bow to the pressure soon too! Love your scrappy trip, have fun making it,
    Xx

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    So pretty! The great thing about this little trip is that you can do a block here and a block there! They are pretty quick once you get the first one down and it's so fun to see how each one turns out!!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Oh, Oh, Oh!!!
    I love it already!
    Can't wait to see it all grown up :)))
    Danette

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  8. my4lilgirlsJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I am soooooooo trying to resist!!!!
    Yours looks gorgeous :)
    Karen x

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  9. sweetbriardreamsJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Chel x

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  10. Lois' LaughlinesJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    So cute. Trip around the world, what a great name, but by the looks of that quilt, it would be quicker for me to take a trip around the world than make it. :) I am still madly in love with the pincushions. I must get one.
    blessings to you.

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  11. Helen PhilippsJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Your take on the trip quilt is gorgeous, Debbie!! I love the colours you've chosen :) And I like the idea of being able to use up left over jelly rolls for it...now I might just have to make one as well ;D!
    Wishing you a happy week.
    Helen x

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  12. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    How cheerful and sweet your quilt will be! I love all your fabrics! Just lovely! xx

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  13. magsJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Love this Debbie and, as always, beautifully made - all your seams always match! Something for me to aspire to. Didn't get round to commenting on your bag in the last post but I thought it was lovely and I would definitely like to try and make one of those! Looking forward to another year of wonderful posts on your blog.

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  14. JillJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Such a great way to use up all those little leftovers! The fabrics you use are so fun-- even this "scrappy leftover" quilt is absolutely adorable!!
    oxo,
    Jill

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  15. trishJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    A.DOR.ABLE! I love the fabrics you chose!

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  16. LynneJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Lookin' good Debbie! It really is a fun pattern and hard to resist. Using jelly rolls is a great idea. Just getting the binding on mine now.

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  17. Sewn With GraceJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I LOVE visiting your blog! Everything is so bright and cheerful from your blog header to your projects. Your scrappy trip along quilt is going to be amazingly beautiful. I'm loving the quilted bag too, any thought on a tutorial? I would love to make one. Have a wonderful Monday!

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  18. SewmancerJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    lovely! My brother sent me a jelly roll for Christmas so I'm hoping to make my own quilt soon :)

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    AH! Thanks for the happy color fix this morning! I'm your newest follower! ♥

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