Our quilt guild has taken on a new Community Service project this year. We are planning to make extra-long twin quilts for a children's home. The quilts need to be gender neutral and not too childish because the residents range in age from early teens up to 21.
In looking at many design options, I realized that I have never made a bed-sized Trip Around the World quilt. I figured out how to make one that would end up the right size, and I checked out a variety of patterns and tutorials. My favorite technique is Bonnie Hunter's, which is available as a free pattern.
In case there were others in the guild who wanted to try the same pattern, I decided to make a miniature version as a test sample. My plan for a twin quilt would use squares that finish at either 4.5" or 5". Squares in this mini quilt top are 1" finished.
13.5" x 19.5"
I still need to figure out the total amount of yardage I will need for a twin version, and I might work up a couple of diagrams for others to follow if they want to try the same design. We have a group prep/cutting day planned for next week, so it's time for me to get ready for that.
I'm linking up with:
Wednesday Wait Loss at Inquiring Quilter
Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation
Finished or Not Friday at Alycia Quilts
Brag About Your Beauties at From Bolt to Beauty
Happy quilting everyone!
Julie in GA
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