Scrappy Trip Around The World {Quilt Finish}
My first quilt finish of the year is my Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt!
I actually cut into my precious stash for this one {it was hard at first, but I’m so glad I did} so that I could use all my favorite fabrics for a pretty toddler bed sized quilt for Norah. I hadn’t originally planned on adding the purple, but I’m so glad I did!
The quilt is 3 x 4 quilt blocks with a 1 1/4″ border of Kona Flesh and then another row of squares. I wanted it to be a little larger without going to the next number of blocks, since it will be for the toddler bed.
I used fabric from The Simple Life by Tasha Noel for Riley Blake for the back, I thought it was the perfect use for a cute fabric that I didn’t want to cut up for patchwork. I quilted it with a super pretty pink variegated Aurifil 40wt thread. I think I may use 40wt thread for all my quilting now, I love the way it stands out a little more than the 50wt!
I quilted it with double loops, as I wanted to try something a little different than a regular meander, and I think this will also be appearing in a lot of my quilts! This my be my favorite quilt so far, I’m really pleased with it and cannot wait to get it washed and crinkly!
I’m so glad to finish one of my goals so far! Now, off to the fabric store for a couple supplies so I can start on the next one. Do you have a favorite quilt, or do you find your favorite is your current finish?
Your quilt is so pretty! Perfect size with such great fabrics and the quilting is exquisite!
It turned out just beautiful!
I really like the border you gave it!
It is so adorable, I can’t wait to be able to sew the strips you gave me to make my own!!
So pretty. I think this pattern is so perfect for that scrappy look.
Oh, it is just fantabulous!!! You have given this quilt just the perfect amount of scrappiness mixed with a plan. I love the way you’ve used the colors to continue around a row, and the selection of fabrics is just right. The back…sigh…just as pretty as the front. Charming!
It’s adorable Jennie! My favorite yet is my Merry Go Round out of Authentic by Sweetwater….love everything about it.
Thanks for sharing ~ love the way you finished this quilt! Now I know how I am finishing mine (soon I hope) Once again ~ THANKS!
I can see why this is your favorite. My favorites change as the years go one and I make more and more quilts.
The colors are fabulous! So is the quilt!!
This is just beautiful.
This is just lovely! It will be a treasure Norah will keep for always. You continue to inspire me. XOXO
I love it! I have some of these blocks finished, seeing yours all put together makes me want to get going on it!!
So beautiful and I love the backing! xo Heather
Your quilt is really lovely with all those great fabrics.
Love the purple, great choice. It is so amazing how a simple square can make such an outstanding quilt!
It’s just gorgeous!!!
Your quilt is adorable! I love all the colors.
It’s lovely! And the quilting looks great.
Looks great!
Adorable!!! The quilting is lovely and the colors are so cute!!
It’s so pretty. I bet Norah with love it.
I love the border and the quilting is fantastic.
It’s adorable! Congratulations on a beautiful finish.
Your new quilt is really beautiful, Jennie! I love the freshness and colours of the fabrics you chose, and the backing is perfect! This quilt will be a joy to use!
Helen x
I just love it! It is so pretty and cheerful. Great job!
Great! quilt! I love it and love that you added the border and the squares!
This is gorgeous!!! You did such a great job!!!
What a beautiful quilt! Nice work!
Your quilt is gorgeous and the way you did the back is darling! What a sweet little girl quilt. I love the softness of the colors that you used!
This is one of my favorite quilts you have ever done. It’s just so cheerful!
It’s beautiful, Jennie! Norah is very lucky! I’m currently working on a hexie quilt with some of my favorite stash that I’ve been saving for just the right project. It’s so hard to cut into that favorite fabric sometimes, but I’m really glad I did, too 🙂
It is SO cute! I really do want to make one myself. I just keep fretting over what fabric to use. I need to get over myself and just go for it!
That is so so adorable. I love the fabric. Gosh I want to make a trip around the world quilt too… but I seem stuck for the moment. My sewing machine is getting dusty… I am not sure what it is. I just can’t find the mojo… Think I am in a big crochet period… Well, the mojo will come back when I least expect it I guess. Love love love this and think it is gorgeous for a toddler quilt like this. The perfect size.
Annette
My Rose Valley
This is so so pretty and I love what you did in the border!
I love your quilt. Where do you find a pattern for this type of quilt? I am a beginner and looking for some new ideas and designs.
Thank you for the tutorial! I look forward to making this one!