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Wednesday, 23 January 2013

This is what it's all about!

I'll skip the domestics, school was open, but there was an after-lunch phone call, poorly child, doctors, anti-biotics; and I'll leave what I still managed to get done, Bee Blessed blocks, PLPS Schoenrock Cross panel, Sizzix quilt labels, Stitch Tease siggy blocks and a resultant mammoth trip to the Post Office, and tell you about those tomorrrow, I am guessing you want to see this...


All washed and crinkly and lovely and mine!

From the minute I spotted the first pics appearing on Twitter/Instagram over New Year and the early days of the #scrappytripalong, I knew I wanted one too.  And seeing that 2013 is my self-proclaimed year of Stash-busting, I jumped in with my most precious hoard of all!  I don't know if that was just New Year optimism, but it bloody well paid off!

Charting my progress on Instagram has been a wonderful experience too; I am mrsflyingblind if you were wondering.  We all know how lovely blog comments feel, but there is something about an instant 'Like' that really boosts confidence and confirms you are on the right track...


So this morning, my glamorous assistant headed out into the snow.  These are the before wash shots...


Then straight into the washer, and tumbled to crinkly perfection...


None of the photos really capture just how awesome I think this quilt looks in real life, sorry, I really really tried.  Just know, I wouldn't change a thing.

For those who like the stats...

#scrappytripalong 
Scrappy Trip Around The World pattern and piecing method from Quiltville
Pre-wash 72"x 72" 36 blocks (Post-wash, probably a little bit smaller)
36 Denyse Schmidt prints, gifted, bought and swapped from the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand
Klona Tan backing from Backstitch
Pieced using Aurifil light grey 2616 50wt
Quilted a walking foot's width on each side of alternate seams, using Aurifil off-white 2021 50wt
The Flickr group is here if you want to check out all the other wonderful interpretations, just in case you weren't sucked in already.

Now I am a bursting to start my Sew Stitchy xplusalong! 
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52 comments:

  1. verykerryberry23 January 2013 at 21:06

    It is such a beauty, worth the busting and the work, gorgeous!

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  2. Susan23 January 2013 at 21:11

    You're right- its awesome! Congratulations!!

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  3. Liz DandeliondD23 January 2013 at 21:11

    Ahhhhh! It is fantastic.
    I love love love how you quilted it. That is my favourite quilting on ickle squares.
    Lucky thing... "I want one" said in my best Verruca Salt voice ;0P

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  4. Cindy23 January 2013 at 21:15

    YES I WANT TO SEE THAT! You read my mind. So so so pretty, Hadley!

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  5. Anna23 January 2013 at 21:30

    So, so, so, so beautiful!!!

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  6. Dana23 January 2013 at 21:32

    I'm super impressed, what a lot of work and such great use of colours xx

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  7. Anonymous23 January 2013 at 21:38

    This is a fantastic quilt. I love the quilting, the backing, everything about it. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

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  8. Archie The Wonder Dog23 January 2013 at 21:40

    It's terrific, just as we all knew it would be! Bravo!

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  9. Nikki23 January 2013 at 21:47

    oh wow it looks fantastic,if i hadn't already started a scrappytripalong this one would surely have made me join in.

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  10. Trudi23 January 2013 at 21:47

    My fave, really it is! Sorry about the poorly one, but seems you got your mega to do list done!

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  11. Kelly23 January 2013 at 21:49

    It is absolutely gorgeous!

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  12. Annabelle23 January 2013 at 21:52

    This is another amazing quilt from Hadley (are the kids permanently locking in the cupboard?) x

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  13. Kirsten23 January 2013 at 22:29

    Really beautiful Hadley! I am going to start mine soon so am interested in how you quilted this.

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  14. MissGinger23 January 2013 at 22:30

    I want it. i truely truely do. stunning. you should be proud. well done. if ever you do a give away and that's the prize....It would really suit my bedroom...xxx

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  15. Sarah23 January 2013 at 22:44

    Awesome. Just love it. So very glad you do too!!!!

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  16. Judith, Belfast23 January 2013 at 22:45

    A really beautiful quilt! And a biggun' too! Jxo

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  17. Deborah23 January 2013 at 22:49

    This is one very special, fabulous quilt!!

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  18. Lynz23 January 2013 at 23:20

    It's a beaut, man! Question. How does it fit after washing on your bed? Coz I have a string quilt I am desperate to finish and really hope I can get away with a 6x6 layout!

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  19. Katy Cameron23 January 2013 at 23:44

    Yay, love it! Fab colours

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  20. Nicky24 January 2013 at 00:09

    Well worth the effort I'd say! You are making me think I need one in my life too!

    X+ - how exciting!

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  21. Laura24 January 2013 at 00:13

    So if pictures can't capture how awesome you think this looks IRL, what about words? Like George Clooney covered in chocolate and rolled in diamonds?

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  22. Samantha24 January 2013 at 00:30

    Really pretty!

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  23. Jocelyn24 January 2013 at 01:38

    So pretty. I love the colors.

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  24. Linda R.24 January 2013 at 02:50

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! You did a fabulous job! I can't wait to finish mine.

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  25. Krista Schneider24 January 2013 at 02:57

    It's amazing!! I don't think I've seen you on IG so I'm looking you up in just a sec!

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  26. Kris from Duke Says Sew What24 January 2013 at 05:59

    You finish so many quilts! Bravo, this one is a beauty!

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  27. Charlotte24 January 2013 at 08:00

    holy crap, it's gorgeous! Makes me wish I had limited the palette of mine :-(

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  28. Unknown24 January 2013 at 09:05

    Eeek! She's a beauty!

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  29. Rachel24 January 2013 at 09:17

    Gorgeous! x

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  30. heart of charnwood24 January 2013 at 09:17

    Gorgeous, nice work Mrs!

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  31. Fiona @ Poppy Makes24 January 2013 at 09:42

    Beautiful!!!

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  32. Dianne Neale24 January 2013 at 10:08

    Love the colours on this one - makes me feel very calm!

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  33. Jo @ life in lists24 January 2013 at 10:44

    It IS awesome, you are right. Well done!

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  34. Annabella24 January 2013 at 11:00

    It's so pretty and very girly and no wonder you love it. So glad you are converted to IG!

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  35. Jenny-Narcoleptic in a cupboards mum24 January 2013 at 11:58

    A real beauty !! No wonder we all want one !

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  36. lindsey24 January 2013 at 12:15

    This is beautiful and I love seeing all the progress shots together. Well done!

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  37. Jodi24 January 2013 at 14:39

    wonderful quilt, front and back, and the quilting - beautiful! I, too, was sucked in, but only have about 11 blocks made so far. I WILL finish it, though, and soon! thanks for the encouragement :-)

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  38. Marcia R24 January 2013 at 14:43

    It is beautiful, and I'm so glad you're keeping it! I've got my strips cut but too busy to stitch together just yet...

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  39. Jan Carr24 January 2013 at 15:06

    Glorious! All my favourite candy colours.

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  40. Debbie24 January 2013 at 15:07

    This turned out SO nice!! good going!

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  41. Deb@asimplelifequilts24 January 2013 at 16:10

    Lovely! Everything about it is wonderful.

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  42. Sew Create It - Jane24 January 2013 at 16:22

    It's fantastic!! Well done on a fabulous finish!!!

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  43. Suburban Stitcher24 January 2013 at 17:21

    It looks amazing!!!!!

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  44. Canadian Abroad24 January 2013 at 18:47

    I think your's is one of the prettiest scrappy trips I have seen. Love it.

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  45. Catherine24 January 2013 at 19:44

    Wow,the fact that I am comment number 47 just goes to show how much everyone likes it. It is absolutely stunning! Hope the poorly child is on the mend

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  46. Pennie24 January 2013 at 20:37

    That's even more gorgeous now it's finished! That backing is lovely :-)

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  47. Danny Heyen25 January 2013 at 03:57

    Oh! I love it! Can't wait to quilt mine!!

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  48. Poppyprint25 January 2013 at 05:37

    What a fab finish!! I'm smitten with the orange in there. Ooooo, a Sew Stitchy x+ quilt. Great plan!

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  49. Salley25 January 2013 at 21:28

    Looks even more fantastic.... if that was possible...

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  50. kerrypuddy26 January 2013 at 23:04

    Jealous! Me being a late starter in most areas of life have only just started mine today. Hoping for a quick finish though!

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  51. Holli27 January 2013 at 02:40

    Wow. That is just perfect!

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  52. Tennjenny2 February 2013 at 16:13

    LOVE it.

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