31 January 2013

Scrappy Trips Quilt Finish!

Yipeee! I've finished my scrappy trip around the world quilt! I'm so super proud of this and love how it's turned out :) I don't think I would have made this is it wasn't part of a quilt-a-long because it's so scrappy and random! It was quite a step out of my comfort zone :) so I thank the quilting community for all joining in the adventure which helped motivate me to complete it! 

It's the biggest quilt I've made so far! and my first one to have pride of place in our bedroom. We have an all white bedroom, so it brings a much needed rainbow of colour :) When I was piecing the quilt top with such multicolored fabrics I knew exactly what backing I would choose to compliment it ...
... Pam Kitty Love's multicolour dots of course! It's so busy on the front I didn't want to overwhelm it with something crazy on the back, so I think it's kinda' perfect :) I also used a coordinating Pam Kitty floral print for the binding too, again something subtle. 



It's quilted in a simple fashion, straight stitched along every other row - someday I will get more adventurous with my quilting and learn some new techniques. It's actually on my to do list this year! How are your scrappy trips quilts going? Did you join in? If not I would highly recommend it! Jessie, xo
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47 comments:

Lynne said...

It's Beautiful!!!! Love the backing and the binding.

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

I absolutely love it, it's gorgeous!!

Melissa P said...

Fabulous! And love the PKM fabrics for the finishing touches. Stepping out of your comfort zone paid off in a big way with this project. So happy for you. And proud of you!

Kelli said...

I love it Jessie! Love all of your scraps, so colorful and fun, how can you not be happy sleeping under that. :) Perfect.

My Norfolk Life said...

Your quilt is so very very beautiful! You must be as pleased as punch with it!
Claire

Annette - "MyRoseValley" said...

I am speechless. L O V E this quilt. I have to make a scrappy quilt like this. It is truly adorable. Well done.

Savanah said...

It's so lovely! You've done such an incredible job :)

Ginette said...

It is gorgeous! It looks perfect on your bed too! Congrats on a fantastic finish!

Ginette said...

It is gorgeous! It looks perfect on your bed too! Congrats on a fantastic finish!

Annette - "MyRoseValley" said...

I can't get enough of this one. Keep coming back to just look at it. Wonderful photos as well. The one with the pink chair. Aaaah. I am in love...

Strawberry Patch said...

Pretty pretty, and I'm dead jealous of the light in your bedroom, fingers crossed Cornwall is that sunny next week, I'm off to Bedruthan steps for spa pampering ;-)

Greenorchid said...

Oh my what a beautiful labour of love...

Patchwork and Play said...

This is such a pretty quilt! It must look lovely in your all- white bedroom! Gorgeous!

Primroses Attic said...

Oh how beautiful. What a great quilt. I love the spotty back.
Rosezeeta

trish said...

GOR*GEOUS!!!!

Blueberry Park said...

beautiful Jessie!...i still have mine to quilt and bind ;-)

Christine said...

wow - it is just so pretty. I always love the fabrics you chose and the backing is perfect.

debbie @ happy little cottage said...

YAY!! I love your scrappy trippy quilt! I especially LOVE the back! Polka Dots!! So pretty!
I have 10 blocks done and have 15 more to go. They are so much fun to make!!
xoxo Debbie
P.S. Love the straight quilting! I tried to get adventurous, but I really love the look of straight line quilting :)

Donna said...

It looks fabulous! I love the backing !

Cheers!
Donna

Debie Grace said...

That looks very nice with random designs! I love it bec it looks comfy. Congratulations ;)

vintage grey said...

So beautiful and colorful!!! I love how it turned out!! xo Heather

Jen said...

I love this! Very pretty!

Sew Lovins said...

One of my favorite, if not the favorite that I've seen of this pattern. The colors harmonize very well and it doesn't feel overwhelming. It would be perfect in a white room! Thanks for sharing.

Sarah said...

I love it. It's one of my favourite I've seen, The colours don't hurt my eyes, like some do. I love the PKM backing, her fabrics are just gorgeous. I also love your bed!! Is it an antique cast iron and brass bed?

tales from a handmade home said...

What a fabulous colourful happy quilt........just love it, especially the sweet floral binding.

Sandra (Cherry Heart) said...

Oh my goodness, what can I say? It's just so, so gorgeous! The fabrics are of course pretty and beautiful and fabulous and that quilt in the white of your bedroom is simply stunning. You sure is one clever lady and no mistake!

Sandra x

serendipity said...

It's beautiful. I love the backing fabric, very cheerful. xx

Helen Lay said...

It's beautiful, I've got as far as my quilt top, it's my first quilt and want to get on with quilting this weekend. I always love your fabric choices, once I've worked through my stash a bit I'll be visiting your shop for sure.

Vintage Sheet Addict said...

One word....WOW!!! :) x

Happier Than A Bird Quilts said...

It is so pretty!!
It was a new challenge for me as well, not being super matchy with my fabrics. But it's already opened up possibilities for me, and I feel like I can finally confidently dive into my stash and not rely on using fabrics from one line to make a quilt.

Nikki said...

I'm am totally bowled over by your quilt, it's the perfect combination of fabrics sooo very pretty!

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

It's beautiful! I love the colors. I did not join the quilt along because I broke my wrist in December. But I made copies of the Bonnie's instructions and it just might be the first quilt I make when I get back to sewing. I'm thinking of using my 30's fabrics.

alli/hooray said...

So pretty! It looks perfect on the white & gold frame bed.

Nicky said...

Fabulous scrappy trip - love the colours

Laura G said...

This is beautiful. You should be very proud.

Lydia said...

That is a beautiful scrappy trip along. My favorite yet!!!

Anne O. said...

Eine wundervolle Farbzusammenstellung.
Liebe Grüße
Anne

Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts said...

Beautiful, Jessie! Love everything about it. The prints, colors, backing, quilting, binding are all perfect. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Katy said...

I'm completely in love with your version. It's so pretty and subtle compared to my bright crazy quilt. Love it!

Donna said...

Your quilt is beautiful! I love the fabrics you've chosen and the spotty backing compliments it perfectly.
Greetings from Scotland!
Donna x

Jolana said...

Lovely quilt and really: the result is great!!! J.

kathy said...

Yours is my favorite that I've seen so far. I have 30 blocks made, so almost there!

Carla said...

So pretty and fresh looking! Love your all white room too

Annemieke said...

beautiful quilt backing and the binding is perfect for a quilt like this. I think it is not always necessary to do a lot of difficult quilting.And very good pictures too!
Groetjes
Annemieke

Anna said...

Love your trip along! It is gorgeous!

Sew Create It - Jane said...

It looks amazing and so so pretty in your white room. It is a great pattern and I'm on my 3rd version already...I think I might have a problem!! LOL

Georgina Edwards said...

This is lovely. I've just finished my very first quilt - obviously it's a lot more basic than this one. But you've given me something to aspire to!

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