Friday, January 4, 2013

i couldn't resist...

...the Scrappy Trip Along!  All the lovely scrappy blocks popping up all over blogland had really got me wanting to make a quilt too.  After seeing Aneela's on facebook and a little encouragement I went for it, and LOVE it!!  The process is so fun and simple.   Here you can find the tutorial if you'd like to join in too.


Though once I started I had a hard time stopping.  I ended up making 4 after the kiddos went to bed. 


My inspiration was the pillow I made last year for Kylie.  Remember how I wasn't sure if I should keep the black in or not.  I was so glad I did and it is one of my favorite pillows I've made, so why am I  now having the same doubts.  Maybe with it being a larger block it doesn't look right with the dark text print?  Uggh!   


I was going to make my next block with the black seed catalogue but don't know if I should???  What do you think?


 Here are the blocks individually~





So now to decide whether to keep going with adding the dark text prints.  I think I'll do one without dark now and wait to see what you think before I go forward with more dark.  :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful week-end!  Next week my kiddos go back to school so it will be nice to be back to a schedule!


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29 comments:

  1. Miss HollyJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I do like it ...but when I look at the whole lot ...I think you should go with more red....in that one block .....I adore scrap quilts...
    That's all I make anymore!!!!
    Happy New Year!!

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  2. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~January 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Adore all of your blocks! :) Can't wait to see how they look! Happy weekend! xo Holly

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  3. karenJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I wouldn't stress about the black at this point. If you're making a throw or larger, it won't seem as prominent as it does with just the four blocks. I think you'll be glad you kept it.

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  4. texheksJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    You need at least one more with black to make it work...at least, that's what I think...

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  5. HildyJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Love your scrappies and now you convinced me to join in! Hildy

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  6. SusanJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I have a similar dilemma in mine. I think it's important to have some small contrast so some of mine will include balc for overall balance. Love how yours is progressing!

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  7. Vickie EJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    lovely choices!

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  8. Missy ShayJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I want to make one, but I have so much going on right now, not sure if I have the time!

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  9. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Yes, keep on as you are going Kerri - it's going to be perfect.

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  10. EllynJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    yup make a few more with black in them! I just finished my fourth block too.... hard to stop!

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  11. DawnJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I think the black is what makes it look scrappy, and unique. Whatever you do is always lovely! Keep on creating!

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  12. DawnJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I think the black is what makes it look scrappy, and unique. Whatever you do is always lovely! Keep on creating!

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  13. KateJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Love! I dug out all my random fat quarters yesterday, I think it's time to join in :-)

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  14. supersara20January 4, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    If you can't be daring on a scrappy quit when can you!? Go for the black! They all look great.

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  15. ChezViesJanuary 5, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    oh so lovely...now I feel like making one my self :)

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  16. Needled MomJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I am wanting to join in too. Yours looks wonderful.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I'm wondering how well it'd convert over to hexies? Am I fool enough to do it? Probably!

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  18. AlexJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Oh that looks like a lot of fun, I want to make one to. That could be a good way to use up really small pieces of fabric to, hmm.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    I think if you did at least one *more* block with the black in it, it won't look like it sticks out so much. Lovely blocks and colors either way!

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  20. LauraJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I think it will look great either way!...but my preference would be to keep the black out.

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  21. LindaJanuary 5, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I like all of the blocks but agree with other comments that you will need to have more with black fabrics in them so you can sprinkle them throughout the quilt. I think the dark splashes would look quite dramatic and be a great contrast to the other lovely fabrics you have chosen.

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  22. macJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful. It's a scrap quilt - as it grows use other dark colours to balance out the black. I want to make this quilt too.

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  23. PaulaJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Hello sweet Kerri! Your blocks are beautiful and so cheerful! I am glad you are having fun sweetie! I love the pillow you made! Have a beautiful week! Love, Paula xo

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  24. Best JobJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    This post is so nice, and whole blog is awesome, I like it
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  25. KerryQJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Maybe try a print that is black on white? Like black text on white. The print you used is very black. Maybe you'll like it if it's more subtle? (Nothing like vicarious sewing!)

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  26. Farm Road QuiltsJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I say add black - I'm going to when I start mine!

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  27. vintage greyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Kerri! Happy New Year! Oh, I just love your pretty blocks and all those sweet prints!! Gorgeous!! Have a wonderful week! xo Heather

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  28. Jessie FinchamJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Your scrappy block look amazing Kerri!! I spyed your and Tasha's blocks on instagram recently :) can't wait to see more, I think the black is a nice subtle introduction too, it looks great form here!! :D
    Happy new year, xo

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