scrappy trip finished

I was glad to have this one to finish up over the last couple of days; we are all sick with something suspiciously flu-like and I haven't wanted to get off the couch, so finishing up the binding was perfect (I've been pretty bad about responding to comments for the past few days, I'm sorry!).

I first started to see these quilt blocks pop up on Instagram while I was visiting my family for Christmas.  At first I wasn't interested, but by the time I got home I couldn't wait to get started.  I have really loved working on this quilt and definitely think that I will make another one at some point.  Most of the fabrics are from my scrap bin, but since I made this with my nephew in mind I tried to leave out anything pink, purple, or flowery.  Considering that at least half of the fabrics in my stash fall into one of those categories, I had to venture a little bit outside of the scrap bin.
scrappy trip along quilt finished
This one is going to be a little difficult for me to give away.  It is a great couch size (60x72) and I have grown very attached to it. 

For the backing I used this Chicopee plaid print.
scrappy trip backing
I had a hard time choosing a fabric for the binding, but I decided to go for another Chicopee print.  I was really proud of myself for using up a fabric that was in my stash, but now that I am finished with the quilt I am a little concerned that that print is all gone now and I might need to order some more!
scrappy trip binding
This is the first scrap quilt I have made and it is making me very excited to get started on my Maple Leaf Rag Quilt from Material Obsession II.  
scrappy trip quilt

Comments

  1. Heather D.January 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I love it Erica! IF I were to make one of these someday I'd definitely go with the zigzag layout too.

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  2. NikitaJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Love it! I like the zig zag pattern and def. love the chicopee in the back!

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  3. DebbieJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Oh this looks wonderful! Perfect backing and binding too! I love the layout as well...good going - reposting on AQT fb page!

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  4. CarlaJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    It's so perfect! He will love it.

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  5. The ThompsonsJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    It looks great! I'm sure your nephew is going to love it!

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  6. DeborahJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt! I found your blog through Debbie. I'm a new follower!

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  7. Ruby HoppenJanuary 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    This is gorgeous, I can understand why you would find it hard to give away, you should at least cuddle up on the couch with it once before you send it off.

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  8. mleJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    This is my favorite one I've seen so far! The colors are great and I really love the layout you used!

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  9. JessicaJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I really really love yours. Can't wait to get back to mine and finish!

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  10. kristaJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    beautiful finish! I'm working on two of them, they're so addicting! I totally know what you mean about using up a print in your stash and then feeling anxiety over not having it anymore, I did that with several of my DS prints. Hope you're all feeling better soon!

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  11. Helen in the UKJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Congrats on a great finish! Hope you get to 'pet' it for a little while before it goes to its new owner :)

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  12. KristanJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Ooh, Erica, I love the layout on yours! Congrats on using fabric from your stash too! I'm always worried I'll "need" something later if I use it. :)

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  13. mjbJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    So so nice.

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  14. DKBFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Love the zigzag layout

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  15. felicityMarch 31, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    The layout you chose really takes this over and above the average Trip Around the World - it's really fabulous!

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  16. Lisa in Port HopeApril 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Love the zigzag layout variation. Congrats on a finish.

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  17. StephanieDecember 31, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Love scrappy trip quilts. This one is great!

    Random question - how do you "pin" your quilts on the fence for pictures? I have been trying to think of a way to do this without damaging the quilt since I oftentimes don't have a helper to hold the quilt for photos. Thanks in advance!

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