3 Ways to Make a Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt...Which Is Fastest?

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Christmas may be over, but it's still on my mind as I make a scrappy Trip Around the World quilt featuring Holiday Cheer fabric from Riley Blake Designs! I wanted to try three methods for making this quilt to see which would be fastest: traditional square-by-square piecing, the strip tube method, or grid panels. I do a full demonstration for how to use the Ten Sisters Easy Piecing Grid, and weigh the pros and cons of each method. Plus a little Christmas ambience is sprinkled throughout to keep that holiday cheer going!
#aquiltingtale #scrappytriparoundtheworld #triparoundtheworldquilt #holidaycheerfabric #fastestpiecingmethod
Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
03:34 Square-by-Square Method
09:52 Strip Tube Method
16:51 Easy Piecing Grid Method (Full Demonstration)
1:00:55 Final Results & Thoughts
Quilt Inspiration from Jessica Dayon's blog post:
jessicadayon.blogspot.com/202...
Music (from the KZfaq Audio Library):
"Bottle of Something" by Track Tribe
"Future King of Heaven" by Zachariah Hickman
"Pink Sunrise" by The Great North Sound Society
"Oceanside Bonfire" by The Great North Sound Society
"Take Your Time" by Dan Lebowitz
"Joy To The World" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Artist: audionautix.com/
"O Christmas Tree (Instrumental)" by Jingle Punks
"12 Days of Christmas (Instrumental)" by Jingle Punks
"I Saw Three Ships" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Artist: audionautix.com/
"Auld Lang Syne" by DJ Williams

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@rosesbaker Ай бұрын

This was so fun to watch!! Thanks for showing the 3 methods and giving the time process for each... your style of instruction is very easy to follow... Kudos 👏

@aquiltingtale6230 Ай бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear, Rose! Thanks for the feedback. :)

@lyndaslocum7404 6 ай бұрын

Looks wonderful. Would have to think twice about using the grid because of the price. Looks easy to use.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Totally understand, Lynda. After I posted this video, I looked up the panels on tensisters.com (I bought mine from a quilt shop). I'll have to share this on my follow up video after I wash the quilt, but they sell the panels in bulk at a much cheaper price. It looks like you can get bundles of 6, 12, or 20, or a bolt of 50. The price goes down the more you get, and 6 start at $29, so less than $5 a panel. I know that can still be spendy, but it's better than $9, especially if you want several. Hope that helps. :) www.tensisters.com/product/easypiecing-grid-panels/

@suehorn4182 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for your demonstration. I have seen the TEN SISTERS panels for years but the prices kept me from trying them. Watching the process made me anxious……guess I would be afraid of messing up. Great job.

@cecilelemoine7827 5 ай бұрын

Brenda from Conquering Mount Scrapmore sent a shoutout to your channel. I look forward to watching your channel.

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

So glad she did! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@gamarosemary 6 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for being calm and dealing with issues as they arose. There is a lot to learn from this tutorial.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@janemason9215 6 ай бұрын

I love your quilt. I love these grids they make matching points so much easier. Enjoyed this video.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Jane!

@paulettemorris1571 6 ай бұрын

I have been wanting to make this particular quilt, after seeing someone else make it on KZfaq. I already have the grid panels. After watching you make it, I’m going to go ahead and try it. Hopefully, I can do it as fast and nice as you did. Thank you for the great tutorial. I loved how the quilt turned out. Beautiful!!! ❤

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Hooray, Paulette! So happy to hear that! It really is stunning, especially in person. 🩷

@aliciamuino5400 2 ай бұрын

I like your colour combination very much. Great job!

@aquiltingtale6230 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marielaalejandraurriche6985 Ай бұрын

Que BELLEZA!!! Saludos desde ARGENTINA❤!!!

@aquiltingtale6230 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@janicebadeau 6 ай бұрын

Your quilt is beautiful! This was interesting! Thank you!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Janice! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@sonialorenzo9223 6 ай бұрын

Great insights on each method. Thank you for the tutorial.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sherrywilson44 5 ай бұрын

And it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the tute!

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@WaterfallFW 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Your quilt is beautiful.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment. 🥰

@veraweeks8534 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@yogievillegas1142 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful thanks for sharing your 3 ways and times that it takes for each. Over all its amazing

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Yogie! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind comment!

@ConstanceLClark 6 ай бұрын

Great directions, thank you. The quilt is absolutely beautiful.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Constance!

@frontofficed.burnell-power6288 6 ай бұрын

I used the tube method 35 yrs ago for the first quilt I made which was a Trip around the World for my first born. I bought the grid material a year ago to make the Tilda bouquet (pixelated) quilt and have been terrified to start it. You have given me courage. I quilt my own quilts on my domestic and I am concerned the extra layer will make this harder. I will be interested to hear what you think about the texture once it has been washed. Your video was so interesting, because I always think TAW quilts are so fast, (29 hours) but I have not done one on its own in years. I always work on them as leaders and enders (so no tube) and I always seem to finish one when I finish another quilt. My scrap pile determines the size of the squares and therefore the size of the quilt. I used to make 4 and 9 patch quilts as L and E's, but they never seemed to take care of the scrap pile and often required purchasing more background or lighter fabric to make it pleasing. Where TAW is impossible to make a stinker :). Lovely job. Thank you.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

I'm happy you feel better about trying your grid! It's funny how hard it can be to make a dent in scraps sometimes, right? I can't speak to quilting with all the layers, but I didn't notice a big difference in the feel of sewing the top with the grid. I used a denim needle. I can say that the seams feel a little bulkier when pressing. If you end up quilting on your machine with a grid, you'll have to let me know how it goes!

@lorettahenderson8979 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤❤

@aquiltingtale6230 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@131dyana 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@aquiltingtale6230 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@janicesansoucy9226 6 ай бұрын

looks beautiful! I am going to try the grid method..

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I hope you love it!

@user-mk8sh9tj8m 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful quilt!♥️. Wonderful video!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

So nice of you to say. Thank you! 🥰

@BrendaH289 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! I sure I will be using the strip method when I make one. Thanks for sharing the methods

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Brandy!

@madonnacj 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! No grid for me. I love the tube method. Thanks for sharing this trip around the world quilt trials.

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@EaddysCraftRoom 6 ай бұрын

What a great idea to test these different methods! Great video. 👏🏻

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Hannah-Catherine! I'm a fan of your channel! Thank you very much! 💕

@EaddysCraftRoom 6 ай бұрын

@@aquiltingtale6230Oh my word, this made my day! So excited to keep up with you and your beautiful quilts!

@patriciamoller3060 6 ай бұрын

You are a very gifted lady for explaining , thankyou very interesting , pleased l have found your tutorials , Australia

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Ah, thanks, Patricia! I think it's so neat to have a viewer in Australia! ❤️

@gloriastrelow9822 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting thank you 😊

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words.

@knittingonmymind5900 2 ай бұрын

I am very new to quilting so very thankful for these kind of videos! I am definately going to try this method! Hi from Vienna, Austria 🙋🏼‍♀️🌍

@aquiltingtale6230 2 ай бұрын

KZfaq videos definitely have (and still do!) help me with quilting as well. I'm honored to be a part of the start of your quilting journey, and love that we're able to connect across the world!

@kathyc5764 6 ай бұрын

That is beautiful...whow...you must be quilting a while...great job.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Kathy. ❤️

@Talk-to-the-Pugs 5 ай бұрын

I would mess up #1 for sure. All look great , thank you for sharing. Watching from Texas.

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Elaine!

@dellaburns7307 2 ай бұрын

Watching this late April enjoyed whole stticle

@aquiltingtale6230 2 ай бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed it!

@omisfavorites1054 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting video! Your Christmas quilt is wonderful! I enjoyed your thorough explanation. Thanks for the time and effort!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

That means a lot to hear. Thank you! 🥰

@michellejaggard9657 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the time you spent in doing all the methods, I have seen the panel method in bag making but I have never known where to buy them and have always wanted to try it. Thanks for all the information. Excelent job. Make a bed pillow with your other 2 blocks!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Michelle. Thank you for the message and idea!

@ShadowMoonFarms 6 ай бұрын

I tried that Ten Sisters Grid a couple of years ago.. I absolutely hated it. It wouldn't stick to the fabric for very long no matter what I tried. And the sewing together was horrible as pieces kept falling off in the middle of sewing. I ended up giving it away to a friend who wanted to try it. She never let me know if she had an easier tiime. Thanks for sharing.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome.🥰 That's unfortunate and I'm sure was super frustrating. Maybe the adhesive has changed since then?

@marshawallace7522 6 ай бұрын

@@aquiltingtale6230I thought the same thing.

@mombonamy7450 6 ай бұрын

Fabric softener and fabric starch will often get in the way of allowing the fabric to fuse to interfacings, grids, and other fabrics. This problem gets in my way when doing fusible appliqué, as the fusible no longer fuses as it should! 😕 I usually end up using a small touch of water/steam when pressing, if needed.

@lyndao51 6 ай бұрын

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@judithburke1539 3 ай бұрын

I have found that the mini charm packs are not always square, some were narrow on one side and wide on the other side. Ugh!

@kimwood5239 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful,I think I’d be confused where to start new colors when starting a new panel. Great video!

@aquiltingtale6230 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, a diagram is definitely helpful to avoid getting mixed up. :)

@kimwood5239 3 ай бұрын

@@aquiltingtale6230 I was binge watching your sweet videos/ tutorials and you had fabric with little prints so cute if you know what line of fabric those were from would be great. I’m doing a lot of 61/2” blocks and they would go perfectly. Thank you for tutorials.

@aquiltingtale6230 3 ай бұрын

@@kimwood5239 Hey! Sorry, for the delayed response. KZfaq doesn't notify me about replies, only comments, so I just happened to see your question now. Which video did you see the fabric with little prints you'd like to know the name of? If it's the fabric in my Christmas quilt in this video, it's called Holiday Cheer by Riley Blake Designs. :)

@teach672 6 ай бұрын

I loved watching you do this. Quilt is beautiful. I have some grid to make a stuffed cat, but have been afraid to start. I now feel much better about starting cat. The music and videos of your Christmas decorations was great! Just lovely

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Yay! I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better about using your grid, and happy to hear you liked all the Christmas touches and music. I was hoping viewers would enjoy it, so I appreciate the feedback. 🥰

@mrgarner4796 6 ай бұрын

My very first quilt was a trip-around-the-world. I am so proud of that quilt. Thank you for all the variables to produce this quilt. I wish I had known. I worked from a flannel board... Square to square and strip to strip. It was a labor of love... regardless.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You should be proud of it! Some of the best quilts are the ones that were hand-quilted or painstakingly pieced...it shows they were special to the quilter and worth that time and effort to finish. ❤️

@charlenehicks6292 6 ай бұрын

I just cannot see doing all that to make a quilt, however having said that it is beautiful and I can see it’s very accurate.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a lot to pay attention to layout-wise. They also have books of layouts/patterns so you don't have to figure out the placement. Definitely pros and cons to this method. :)

@nancyhurt7145 6 ай бұрын

New follower here. I enjoyed your thoughtful process with each method. I wondered about the grid method, but I don’t think I would buy it. I’ve quilted for 50 plus years, but I still enjoy learning from everyone. Good job!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing, Nancy! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@CindyOgilvie 6 ай бұрын

I think this would great ... if you have plenty of space to layout and attach. Also great for an art piece or pixelated pattern that requires accuracy of multiple fabrics. I'm also wondering if I would get tired of the placing and attaching ... I hate ironing! 😂

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

I'm with you on the ironing! Space is definitely a consideration as to how many panels you can connect in one round. I agree, these grid panels would be perfect for pixelated patterns!

@gerricampbell6479 6 ай бұрын

Wow

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. :)

@laris2328 6 ай бұрын

Back in the late 1980s, I helped my sister make an Around The World quilt for my parents' anniversary. Strip tubing was just beginning. It was before precuts, fancy rulers, or even rotary cutters. We spent time cutting yardage into 2.5" strips using a regular quilt ruler. Then we used the strip tube method. We both agreed that had we used another set of directions calling for the small squares, it'd still not be done. I'd NEVER attempt another one using the small squares. I do have the quilt on my to-do list using 5" squares. Jordan Fabrics has a video on how she did it with placing 5" squares in a circle on a table next to her sewing machine. I can just see me knocking that over and scattering squares all over. I'll probably use the strip tube method bc Life always interferes in my quilting time. And the strip tube method is great when you have to stop and start a lot.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

We're so fortunate to live in this era of tools, notions, and precuts for quilting, but I sure do have an appreciation for the quilts made without them. They took some major patience and perseverance to make. ❤️

@marshawallace7522 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and the time comparison. You are easy to listen to as you explain things. Great job on the quilts. I have wondered if the cost of the stripology ruler is worth it. I think it just might be especially when compared to the cost of the grided panels. I realize that accuracy seems superior with the panels though.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful message, Marsha! I use my Stripology ruler all the time! I also looked up the grid price if you get them directly from tensisters.com and they're less than $5 a panel currently. You can buy them in bundles starting at 6 panels. They definitely help with accuracy! :)

@colettesorrells9015 4 ай бұрын

❤❤

@aquiltingtale6230 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sisterchicksquilting 6 ай бұрын

how stiff or heavy is the iron on gird on a finished quilt? I want to try this method but am wondering jsut how much weight it will add to my quilt top? I m a fan of scrappy trip around the world quilts, your Christmas one is so cute!

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting to get my quilt back from the long-armer, so I haven't held it with all the layers together to get a sense of the weight. I'll be sure to address that in my follow up video after I wash it. I can say that it definitely helps the top lie flat, but it was still plenty flexible when I folded it for transport. It didn't feel much heavier than I'd expect without the grid. The grid panels are very thin, almost delicate.

@chloemorgan7560 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful trip around the world quilt. I have the QuiltSmart Grid that I plan to use for a Pixeled Firetruck quilt. It was helpful to see your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! I hope you enjoy the process. :)

@disorderlystitcher 6 ай бұрын

I have used the tube method in the past. It is better if you sew strips together into pairs, then put the pairs together in the opposite direction - the sets won't bow as much.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@omisfavorites1054 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video! Very helpful. Your Christmas decorations are wonderful. Would you mind telling me what kind of sewing machine you are using. I’m looking for a new one. Thank you!

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have a Brother XR3340 and I love it. I got it at Costco back in 2019, so I don't know if it's still out there. However, when I was shopping for a simple machine for my daughter for Christmas, I saw one that looks identical, feature-wise, at Joann's. It's just purple! www.joann.com/brother-cs7205-sewing-machine-with-wide-table/15966138.html.

@janemariebennett3973 19 күн бұрын

I appreciate the comparisons. . . . But I love the continuing/interlocking RTW. Is there a demo on how to lay that out?

@aquiltingtale6230 15 күн бұрын

Thanks, Jane! I haven't made a demo like that, but Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics has a method for staying organized with her RTW quilt that looks pretty manageable. :)

@beckypetersen2680 6 ай бұрын

Due to the cost, I doubt it's use it, but it looks kind of fun except for clipping all those seam

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Yes, clipping the seams was monotonous! I would have asked my husband to help, but I wanted to get the timing for one person working on it. When I do my follow up video, I'm going to share that you can get the panels directly from Ten Sisters, where prices are currently less than $5 a panel when you buy them in bundles. Wish I had known earlier!

@sheenahsu9845 6 ай бұрын

❤

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. :)

@beckypetersen2680 6 ай бұрын

That was very interesting. Thanks. How big was your quilt top? It's beautiful, btw

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Becky! The finished top is 64" x 80."

@user-cr1mm1ys8e 6 ай бұрын

I have made one with the tube I think neatness the grid but watching your video I feel it would take me way to long. Your quilt is beautiful.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. :)

@annielyst 5 ай бұрын

Could you have made the panels separately with the grid method and sewn them together at the end? I have a 10 sister's quilt to make with panels and that was how I was picturing putting it together - rather than fusing the grid all together first.

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, you could make the panels separately and sew them. Just keep in mind that the fewer you fuse together, the more you'll need to pin/align before sewing together. I think you benefit from the accuracy of the grid the more panels you fuse together, but it's also a happy medium you need to find. Too many panels can start to feel cumbersome as you sew them on your machine, and too much weight pulling down on the grids can make them tear. They're pretty light and delicate. I found fusing three together (plus a partial grid to complete the row) was manageable, but wouldn't do more than that because I noticed a few grid squares were starting to pull apart due to the weight. I took extra care to realign those squares before sewing and it turned out fine, but the pulling apart could have been prevented with less weight/panels.

@annielyst 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I see I bought the 1" finished square size - what was I thinking! lol@@aquiltingtale6230

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

I saw a small postage stamp quilt made with the 1" grid. It looked impressive, but I'm sure was a lot of work handling all those small pieces!

@annielyst 5 ай бұрын

oh boy! I don't know what I was thinking.@@aquiltingtale6230

@beckyjohnson3161 Ай бұрын

How would it work to make blocks and then sew the blocks together so there is not such a large piece to handle? I have not used a grid like this but sometimes I have made 4 sections to a quilt and then sewn them together so I didn’t have such a large piece to handle. Let me know your thoughts on this. Your quilt is inspiring and beautiful! ❤❤❤

@aquiltingtale6230 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Becky! You could definitely make smaller pieces. Just remember, the fewer panels (or partial panels if you want to think in terms of blocks) you fuse together, the more pinning together you'll have to do to connect them later. The more panels you fuse, the less pinning you'll have to do. I like the grid because of its accuracy without having to pin, but if you're good at nesting seams, I think you'd still get the accuracy through pinning too. :)

@anncantlin9710 4 ай бұрын

I feel that making the quilt is about sewing not gluing. I think the tube is the best all around .

@aquiltingtale6230 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your preference. 🙂

@debraruffing 3 ай бұрын

I do not like the extra layer of the grid... Can you strip piece it without making a roll???

@aquiltingtale6230 3 ай бұрын

Hi, Debra. I would imagine you could sub-cut 2.5" vertical strips from long strips sewn horizontally together. Instead of sewing the tube, you could move the vertical strip up or down a space to get your diagonal lines, remove the "overhang" piece(s), and reattach them to the top or bottom of the strip to keep the same number of squares in each vertical strip. Hopefully that makes sense. :)

@kathosim501 4 ай бұрын

Four hours less but significant extra cost for the grid and a lot of non-sewing time like clipping edges etc. I found this interesting but I will stick with the strip tube method.

@aquiltingtale6230 4 ай бұрын

The clipping was probably the worst part! There are pros and cons to every method, but it was fun to try a new one. :)

@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens 6 ай бұрын

No way on the grid. Using jelly roll seems the fastest and less possibility of errors plus it’s just one more layer to deal with when machine or hand quilting.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You have a point on the extra layer. It felt light enough going through the machine, but I can't speak to hand-quilting it. :)

@vzimmer1951 Ай бұрын

The grid looks very difficult and time consuming.

@aquiltingtale6230 Ай бұрын

I can see how it would seem that way. It was actually the fastest method for making this quilt, even with all the filming and explaining. There are many quilt patterns out there that show you where to place each piece of fabric on a grid, if you don't want to figure it out on graph paper like I did. I was just sharing my thought process, but the work has definitely been done for many beautiful quilt patterns if you're ever interested in giving a grid a try. :)

@shannonjenkins9251 5 ай бұрын

seemed you were trying to highlight the grid.. a lot of time given to this segment of the video. I don’t think this method is at all logical for a scrappy trip around the world. I prefer the old fashioned way of chain piecing each square. I appreciate your intention and efforts. Thank you.

@aquiltingtale6230 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Shannon. Yes, I was trying to give a full demonstration for how to use the grid, so more time was spent on that method. The other two methods are more straight-forward or there are several other tutorial videos about how to do them, so I didn't spend as much time showing those methods. The grid method can definitely be more complicated trying to see it spatially, but I wanted to see if it was faster and yielded the same result. I'm really happy with how it turned out, but I totally appreciate the traditional method of piecing each square, especially if you enjoy the process. In the end, that's what really matters. :)

@SewWhittle 6 ай бұрын

I’m sorry but that Ten Sisters Grid seemed like a whole lot of unnecessary work and wasted time. I’ll be trying the 2nd way of making one. Thank you for the comparison.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

You bet!

@kimbook5304 6 ай бұрын

Too long and quite, we!!, boring.

@aquiltingtale6230 6 ай бұрын

I get that. I wanted to give a full demonstration of the grid process for those who are curious about how it works and might want to try it. My hope is that some will find it helpful.