Unpick your tube strips to create the (4) corner segments of the block as shown below in the quilt assembly diagram.
Then cut into (8) 1-1/2″ strips in the same manner as she directs. Continue referring to the Bonnie Hunter method, and turn each strip segment into a tube. Press consistently for each of the (4) strip segments. Following the Bonnie Hunter Scrappy Trip method of construction found here, sew together the (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) 1-1/2″ x 15″ strips into (4) identical strip segments. Take note of the first strip and last strip in your arrangement and be sure that you are happy for them to be side by side too. Layout the (8) fabric strips in a colour order you find pleasing. From each of the 1-1/2″ x 21″ strips, subcut (4) 1-1/2″ squares and set aside.
This quilt measures approximately 17-1/2″ square.Unit dimensions are given Width x Height.Use a 1/4-inch seam allowance throughout.The seam allowance is included in the cutting size given.Read instructions thoroughly before beginning.Binding fabric – (2) 2-1/4″ x WOF strips.For my quilt I used Sweet Prairie by Down Grapevine Lane for Riley Blake Designs. You will require 10 different fabrics (A – J). Would you like to make your own Trip Around the World Mini Quilt? So next time you feel your sewjo is MIA, force yourself to make a mini – ‘just do it’, and see where the momentum takes you! A mini quilt project is a great segue into a bigger project because the success you feel completing a project generates motivation – which turns into more success – and more motivation! Sometimes though, the thought of starting a big project is daunting. If you want to be creative, then you have to create – it’s as simple as that! Every creative person has experienced those moments when there is a significant disconnect between their mind and their movement – you want to sew, but you have no motivation to actually do so! Unfortunately the reality is, there is really only one thing that can truly spark your motivation, and that is SUCCESS! The momentum I have felt when sewing mini quilts lately has been a real eye-opener.
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(Side note: Though I gravitate towards simple quilting, I do think this block would be an awesome one to test your Free Motion Quilting skills, if that is something you love – don’t you agree?).Ĭrosshatch quilting was a perfect choice for the Trip Around the World mini!
I think I have a little crush on this Burnt Sugar block! It’s one of my favourite combinations!!Īs a general rule, I prefer simplicity when it comes to quilting mini quilts, and often find a simple crosshatch is all that is required! Both quilts were quilted with a walking foot on my domestic sewing machine. I might have to try a scaled down version of this block in the future – I think it would be so cute!!Ĭoincidentally, the colour palette of each quilt was quite similar to the other. I also quilted a test block I made for my Burnt Sugar quilt pattern, and turned it into a mini quilt. It was such a fun make, (and I have shared the instructions for you to make your own below :). For my February edition of #12minisin12months I made two mini quilts – well, sort of …Īfter being inspired by the speed and simplicity of the Lemon Tree Trip Around the World quilt I recently made, I designed and made a traditional Trip Around the World mini quilt using the same basic technique.