Thursday, January 17, 2013

Happy Scrappy Trips


I know, I know, you've seen plenty of these out here in Blogland.   
But these blocks are SO much fun to make with this tutorial from Bonnie Hunter!





I'm going to make about twice this many blocks, and I'm playing around with layout.





I've been making the blocks in batches of four.  A batch takes less than two hours.  





This actually eats up stash!





Next one:  RED!

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27 comments:

  1. NyimaJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Delicious palette! Yes, it will be a very nifty quilt!

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  2. Julie FukudaJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    It doesn't matter how many you see, they are all colorful and exciting. Yours is going to be so lovely when you get all those pieces together.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Hi there your quilt is beautiful, do you think it can be done by hand sewing it ??

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  4. RachaeldaisyJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I love your Happy Scrappy Trip quilt! It's great to see your different layout ideas and that photo of red fabrics is absolutely fabulous!!!

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  5. FabricFascinationJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Wow, this looks great! I like the idea of using a lot of scraps too.

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  6. MaritJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    It is a fun pattern, and I love to see all the different layout options... Lovely blocks!
    I really like the medallion / diamond layout
    ; ) Have fun seeing it grow!
    I am curious about the lovely reds now. Please keep us posted!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    It is a fun quilt! I have one in the makes as well & love how it uses up some of fabrics that have been just hanging around. I love your color scheme! Beautiful!

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  8. antique quilterJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    I am sold I have tomake one of these, your going to make one just using red fabric????
    or your next blocks will be red?
    now you have me really intrigued!
    keep going love the scrappy one. I happen to be cutting for another quilt so will start cutting for this one too.
    Kathie

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  9. HelenJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Your scrappy version is delightful. I love those red checks and prints, but then I love reds. Your next one should be the ultimate red quilt!

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  10. ChrisJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Scrap quilts are the BEST - love love love this! Must try it!

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  11. Linda in NCJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Oh, the reds! The reds!! I'm a little weak in the knees with luv.

    Your Bonnie Hunter scrappy is just so happy! This pattern has been on my to-do list forever; isn't it a great one for just playing with colors.

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  12. PauletteJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Your blocks are dazzling! I like the second layout quite a bit. On point is interesting too.

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  13. Tonya RicucciJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    gorgeous. absolutely gorgeous and fun. and the colors are so you. where are your purples? ha ha ha

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  14. em's scrapbagJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Your blocks are fabulous! I so want to make this quilt.

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  15. apiecefullifeJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I love this pattern. Love your quilt!
    Did you see mine
    http://apiecefullife.blogspot.com.au/search/label/trip%20around%20the%20world?m=0

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  16. Mary KeaslerJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Yummy! I've been dwaddling around the last few day and this looks like a terrific day brightening project. Looking forward to those signature Nifty red blocks.

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  17. KarenJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I'm trying so hard to resist - but yours are adorable. So cute!

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  18. CarlaJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Your rendition is extra cute...looks just like you...I guess that's because you are using your awesome stash and wonderful colors!

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  19. audreyJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I've really enjoyed looking at all the various renditions of this quilt. Love your colors and fabric used! Wonderful effort!

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  20. Teresa RawsonJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Oh...I am going to have to try this! I have always loved this quilt...now I may just tackle it! In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  21. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Just beautiful.

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  22. SharonJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    I am really loving the different setting! Can't wait to see...

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  23. SharonJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Aren't these blocks fun to make? It's like eating potato chips - hard to stop! I've made 3 now, and I don't think they're out of my system yet. They look so different with different themes or colors or settings. It's fun to see you play on your design wall!

    I love your colors - they're very You, of course. Hmmm, I don't see any purple either? *grin*

    And a red version would be a humdinger!

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  24. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I have been so tempted by these quilts, and yours is amazing as anything made by you always is, I love it Nifty! xo

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  25. Nat PalaskasJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I love this block and I'm happy to say I made 24 blocks so far in vintage Japanese indigo fabric with silk and cotton. I only picked it up again last night. I really like to make with scrap happy like yours. Thanks for your inspirations - Hugs Nat

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  26. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Planning to sort through the strip stash today -- some of those 'oldies but goodies' would be marvelous in this format (AND they would vacate the shelf!).

    LOVE the colors in your version.

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  27. the girlfriend gapJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Sooooooo tempting to join the band wagon. BEAUTIFUL! Did you do intentional placement of fabric (darkest) for the center strip in each block? Thanks for sharing! Janita

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