Thursday, January 24, 2013

Scrappy Trip!


Here she is, all 64 blocks and 96" square!  She's the largest quilt I've ever made.








These blocks are SO much fun to make.




Someone said they're like eating potato chips--addictive!




Since this quilt can include "everything," it's a great way to survey your stash.




I found that I have plenty of dotty fabrics, but I'm short on graphics.  




I'm also short on light lights and dark darks.  So now I've got reasons to shop!




There are plenty of bloopers and things I could change, 
but I'm happy with it and can't wait to get it quilted and on the bed!  

There's a Flickr group where you can see many more of these quilts here.








47 comments:

Andra Gayle said...

Absolutely beautiful!

carol fun said...

WOW WOW WOW! I love it! You did a great job with this one.

Kimme said...

Just love your version of this quilt. Makes me want to put everything else aside and make one. Gorgeous.

Sarah Martin said...

Beautiful! Gad that is fun to look at!!! : )

Alice said...

I'm loving everything you have posted recently. This quilt is such fun to look at.

Monica said...

It looks absolutely fantastic! For me though, this is still in the "someday" category.

Jan said...

Great mix of prints!

Scrapatches said...

Scrapalicious! ... :) Pat

Michele said...

Bravo! It turned out really cute.

Sujata Shah said...

Gorgeous! Love seeing these warm colors during the coldest temperatures today.

Sharon said...

Congratulations! Wasn't it fun? You're right - a great way to visit your stash. This came out super! Love your fabrics you used, and it just sings!

giddy99 said...

FANTASTIC!

Kathy said...

Love how this turned out. Loads of fun to look at both from the distance and up close. I've got squares sitting patiently for me to act on them.... but they are tiny. Haven't decided what I want to do with them This is a possibility.

Kim said...

Love that word scrapalicious..it about sums this quilt up: scrappy and yummy. Nicely done. I do love your color sense this is just so great looking.

Happy Sewing

Karen said...

It's amazing that a technique like that produces a quilt like this! I'm so happy for you.

Pam said...

yum! this quilt is delicious! I'd be surprised if you have any scraps left after this project. Love it!

Lisa said...

Yummy is right! It looks tremendous. I'm sure you can't wait to snuggle under it.

Happy Turtle said...

Oh my god!! that's fantastic!
Carol

smazoochie said...

Zow! The scrappy trip along of my dreams!!!

Terry said...

Great Post thanks for all the close up shots. I've been cutting strips and as far as stash survey goes I'm missing the mid-range of colors. Very old lights/tiny flowers and dark Civil War. I was sure I had more brights even if they wern't graphics but ??[read maybe yes maybe no].
Your quilt is perfect for snuggeling under with a book.

Tonya Ricucci said...

fun! congrats! I've been doing a serious lights acquisition cuz I was really low.

Sharon said...

This is just too fun....and huge! Love it as always

regan said...

Totally awesome in every way!

fiberchick said...

JUICY!!!

Anonymous said...

LOVE!

Anita said...

I love it so much!

Candace said...

Really Beautiful. I love your colors!

Rachaeldaisy said...

Yay!!! I love it!!! So big and colourful and full of fun fabrics. I'v got some of the same fabrics in my Scrappy Trip, I think that makes us twins :)

janequiltsslowly said...

Oh that is wonderful! I think I spotted several fabrics that I have in my stash. I am trying to resist this quilt until I get two others finished, then I'm diving in. I love your setting and colors.

Marit said...

Congratulations! Just love it! I would say this very much qualifies as a nifty quilt, it is so big and has so many different fabrics. Your center red diamond is also a very nice touch!
; )

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

FAN-TAB-U-LOUS! wahoo! here'sto BIG quilts!

Chris said...

LOVE! I think it's the absence of lights and darks - plus your great stash filled with lots of warm colors and great busy prints - that makes this quilt so great!

YankeeQuilter said...

Woohoo...love it! I made two of these several years ago. One is only list for binding this month...thanks for the reminder. (love your fabrics!)

Helen said...

You managed to outdo yourself....not an easy thing to do! Bravissimo!!!

Theodora quilts said...

Hello there I just popped over to see what you have been up to, I love your trip around the world quilt it is absolutely fabulous just like all the quilts you make , I haven't been blogging lately I just got my new machine for my quilt table and I am busy with that I tell you it is a dream, I will be starting quilt classes also ,so that is why I have been out of sight . I wish you happy quilting. theodora

Sew Create It - Jane said...

This is the best trip I've seen...oooh the colours and the size of it is amazing!

Mary Keasler said...

holy macaroni girl! It is absolutely gorgeous. You have such a unique way with fabrics that thrills the eye.

Quiltdivajulie said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

audrey said...

Incredible! I really, really love how it turned out. So exciting to see the entire quilt.:)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

It is just fabulous! Can't wait to make one too.

Kim said...

WOWZERS!! I Love it!!!! Such a happy quilt!!

apiecefullife said...

Great pattern. Lovely quilt.
Lovely photos, thanks.

Carla said...

Oh, yours is such a pretty rendition! Congrats on another lovely finished top!

I Quilt for Fun said...

She's wonderful!

Browndirtcottage said...

......clapping.......clapping!!!!

I.LIKE.

I.LOVE.

I.WANT.

Nyima said...

Square dancing ... Irresistible!!

Sue said...

FAB-U-LOUS!!