July 7, 2016

Gooseberry Scrappy Trip Quilt


Update: here's a link to all the blog posts I've done with all the different version and instruction.


Here are some specifics about the "pattern" I used to make this quilt, which is really an adaptation of a tutorial.



Materials:
  • 1 jelly roll, or 40 2.5" WOF strips of print fabric (I used "Gooseberry" by Lella Boutique for Moda)
  • 1 jelly roll white fabric, or 40 2.5" strips from yardage (I used Kona Snow) 

Method:

       I followed the tutorial for the "tube method" found here on the Quiltville blog, but I altered it slightly. Instead of using 16" strips for a 6 by 6 block, cut the jelly strips in half (approx. 21") and alternate 4 print strips and 4 white strips for each block, yielding an 8 by 8 block. The blocks will be 16" instead of 12".

You'll need to make 10 blocks that start with a print strip in the top corner, and 10 that start with a white strip, otherwise your blocks won't connect properly. When you lay them out, rotate the ones that start with a print 90 degrees, and alternate them with the ones that start with white.

*I got the idea to make the blocks bigger, thus maximizing the jelly strips, from @shutterbugmal on Instagram. She made a gorgeous quilt using two Hello Darling jelly rolls. I opted to calm things down a bit by using just one jelly roll and alternating it with white.

This will give you 20 blocks, laid out in a 4 by 5 grid, for a 64" by 80" quilt. 


If there are any more questions, feel free to leave a comment! 

*UPDATE: My Insta friend Cindy at Hyacinth Quilt Designs has improved upon this version with a clever pressing tip! Go check it out here. You'll want to see her version :)

22 comments :

  1. I love the looks of your version! Great modification, making the most use of the strips!

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  2. Mmm! So country and homey looking!

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  3. It looks fresh and lovely. Greetings

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  4. Great modification! I really like how it is scrappy, yet not as busy as the original scrappy trip alongs.

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  5. Gooseberry is one of my favorite lines. This quilt turned out absolutely stunning!

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  6. Found you via Let's Bee Social, glad I stopped by for a visit. I'll be stopping by often! Thanks for sharing your variation of this pattern.

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  7. Beautiful quilt. I like the idea of making 8x8 blocks and the alternative white strips :)

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  8. This is FANTASTIC!! I love your modifcation of bigger blocks! and using a white jelly roll with the print one is so smart! The outcome is fresh and fun! I found your site from Let's Bee Social! Glad I did!

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    1. Thanks Kathy!! I always forget to do Let's Be Social, but then I'm so glad when I do remember. I've found such fun things there! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. Such a great finish! It's so bright & fresh with the additional whites added in.

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  10. It's really terrific; the colors just work! A great idea for scraps, I would say...

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  11. Thanks for sharing. I like the 8 x 8 square too.

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