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A Bargello effect is achieved with the "Quick Quarter" pattern. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner but will challenge seasoned quilters to achieve just the perfect effect for an inspiration quilt. Eleanor's technique for this quilt is fun and so easy that it is truly a "Quilt in a Day."  Yardage and cutting charts are included for all five-quilt sizes with bonus instructions to make table runners from your scraps. The book features sample quilts that symbolize locations from the desert to the sea. Take a trip to your sewing room and create your dream vacation with a Quick Trip Quilt!

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Quick trip quilts (quilt in a day) - softcover, burns, eleanor.

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Pack up your sewing machine and take a Quick Trip with Eleanor! Quick Trip Quilts is a strip pieced pattern with three layouts. The traditional Quick Trip is based on a Trip Around the World format.A Bargello effect is achieved with the Quick Quarter pattern, and for the artist in you, piece a Water Lily which adds a bit of applique to a rippling water background. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner but will challenge seasoned quilters to achieve just the perfect effect for an inspiration quilt. Eleanor's technique for this quilt is fun and so easy that it is truly a Quilt in a Day. Let your personality shine through in your quilt by fabric selection and placement. Yardage and cutting charts are included for all five-quilt sizes with bonus instructions to make table runners from your scraps. The book features sample quilts that symbolize locations from the desert to the sea. Take a trip to your sewing room and create your dream vacation wit!h a Quick Trip Quilt!

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QUILT EN UN DAY- empacar su m-quina de coser y hacer un r-pido viaje con Eleanor! Quick Trip Quilts es un patr-n reconstruido tira con tres dise-os. El Quick Trip tradicional se basa en un viaje alrededor del mundo en formato A Bargello efecto se consigue con el patr-n de Quick trimestre y para el artista en pedazo un lirio de agua que a-ade un poco de apliques a un fondo de agua ondulante. Los patrones son lo suficientemente f-cil para un principiante, pero pondr- a prueba los quilters experimentados para lograr precisamente el efecto perfecto para una colcha de inspiraci-n. La t-cnica de Eleanor para este edred-n es divertido y tan y tan f-cil que es realmente un edred-n en un d-a. Deje que su shinethrough personalidad en su edred-n por la selecci-n y la colocaci-n de la tela. Yardage y cortar tablas se incluyen para todos los tama-os de cinco edred-n con bonificaci-n instructionto hacer caminos de mesa a partir de sus restos. El libro cuenta con edredones de muestra que simbolizan las poblaciones de el desierto hasta el mar. Tome un viaje a su cuarto de costura y crear sus vacaciones de ensue-o con una r-pida edred-n de viaje! Tapa blanda: 96 p-ginas. Hecho en china. Art-culo Altura: 11.04 Ancho de punto: Profundidad 8.53 art-culo: 0.29

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Quick Trip Quilt - Free pattern for a limited time

I'm totally chuffed at the response regarding my   Quick Trip Quilt and its an absolute delight to see everyone start working on their projects.

For a limited time back in 2018 I shared this modern take on the traditional trip around the world quilt design as a free pattern.  The free pattern offer has long passed, but the good news is that the Quick Trip Quilt pattern is now available for purchase as an immediate download .  If you'd prefer a printed copy, we have those too.  Find out more here.

 In the beginning

I first wrote the instructions for Quick Trip way back in 1997.  I've misplaced the 3.5" floppy disc but luckily still have a printout.  

Man that feels like a lifetime ago!   I'd like to tell you that I started quilting in the cradle, but at the time I was working as an RN who'd hightailed it back to the country after doing midwifery in Sydney.

I designed the project specifically to teach as an introductory patchwork class  delivered through the NSW Western College of Adult Education.  

Here's my very first Quick Trip  Quilt. You've probably noticed that I used more fabrics in this one.   I tweaked the design and scaled back the number of rounds to make it a more achievable one day workshop for beginners.

Check out those country colours!

I think I must have made this quilt in 1994 or 95.   

Mea culpa - I am that quilter who hasn't labelled all her quilts.  You'll be glad to hear that I make more of an effort at documenting my quilts these days.

The fabrics are all flannels and despite some obvious wear and tear, it remains a favourite. In actual fact this old girl has been on my bed all winter.

Here's a closer look and you can see my rudimentary quilting and that softly worn fabric. Its actually holding up pretty well considering its been in constant use on either the bed or sofa for over 20 years.

The 2018 Makeover

When Cotton + Steel Firelight arrived on the shop shelves back in May I just knew I had to make something with these painterly rose prints by Sarah Watts.

I'd been thinking about making a new version of this quilt for a while.  The chunky size of those patchwork squares made Quick Trip the obvious choice as the design really lets you showcase those tricky-to-use large scale prints.  

When reworking the quilt I removed the borders for a fresh modern look.

Quick Trip is a great project beginners project.

The fabric requirements are specifically calculated to be forgiving and allow some wriggle room to straighten up those cuts if needed. It is also a great quilt for those times you need a finish in a jiffy . With a bit of nifty piecing the quilt top just flies together.

I like to use up my fabric scraps and make a pieced back.  Here is the back of my old flannel version. In the spirit of making do you will probably also notice that the pattern is incorrect as I eeked out those last few squares.

If you look carefully you might even be able to make out some navy dots.  I'd orginally tied this quilt with navy wool, but decided to quilt it for a sturdier finish seeing as the quilt was in constant use.  

Here's a few of  your projects

Its been a thrill seeing Quick Trip projects start to pop up on social media and I thought I would include a bit of a round up here.

@homemadewithemilyjane is making this great version in Cloud 9 fabrics.  I love that pop of yellow and the distinct  contrast in print and colour which highlight the geometry of the design. 

We are also on the same page when it comes to pieced backs.  I really like her simple approach and off centre layout.  

The next one is by @jules_quilts .  This super soft and pretty version really highlights the difference fabric selection makes,  By using these vintage florals of similar scale and value Jules has achieved this restful look where the pieced design is much more subtle.  The individual fabrics almost melt together.  Dreamy!

@kimberlowe has sought out the same fabrics from the Firelight collection that I used for the pattern and is busily working on a raffle quilt for her local animal shelter.  It will be an awesome prize and such a worthy cause.

Need fabric?

I have a limited number of Quick Trip Quilt Kits using these Firelight Fabric rose prints still available.   Some fabrics may need to be substituted, but I will work with you to find a combo you love.  You can buy a kit here.

I can also help you choose fabrics from across out entire range, like this fabric pull from Rifle Paper Co's latest English Garden collection.

This kit is heading off to someone in Sydney and I think that mint stripe will be fabulous for binding, don't you?

Last up - if you still need to grab  a copy of the pattern, all you need to do is sign up for The Next Stitch newsletter.  Here's the link

Keep the project photos coming everyone and make sure you use #quicktripquilt and #mynextstitch   I don't want to miss a thing!

Lynette Peucker - November 19, 2022 I am wanting to make ‘a trip around the world ‘ for our grandson. We lost his Mum when he was 5 yrs. Almost 5 yrs ago. Thank you if possible. Thank you so much Lynette

Irene Bancroft - March 3, 2022 I would like to receive a copy of this pattern for a queen sized quilt.

Teri - November 16, 2021 I would like a copy of the pattern, please. I have misplaced mine. Thank you!

Jude McCauley - October 18, 2021 From one RN to another will you kindly send me the pattern for “Trip Around the World” as I would like to make another one for my young granddaughter before I get to old. Thanks Jude

Annette Thompson - January 5, 2021 I would like instructions to make a queen size quick trip quilt. Thank you.

Pat V - January 5, 2021 Hi, I also would like the pattern for the quick trip around the world quilt. I’m so glad I found you. Tyvm

Francine Manspeaker - August 22, 2020 Please share your quick trip pattern. Looks like great fun to do. Thank you

Linda M - August 1, 2020 Please send me the pattern for this Quick Trip Quilt Thank you

Kristine Turney - June 25, 2020 I would love a copy of the trip around the world pattern please!

Sylvia Walters - June 22, 2020 Yes, I want to get the pattern for this. I made quilts like this years ago and now need a refresher!

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SKILL LEVEL: EASY / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED PAGES: 96 OCTOBER 2006 Pack up your sewing machine and take a "Quick Trip" with Eleanor! Quick Trip Quilts is a strip pieced pattern with three layouts. The traditional "Quick Trip" is based on a "Trip Around the World" format. A Bargello effect is achieved with the "Quick Quarter" pattern, and for the artist in you, piece a "Water Lily" which adds a bit of applique to a rippling water background. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner but will challenge seasoned quilters to achieve just the perfect effect for an inspiration quilt. Eleanor's technique for this quilt is fun and so easy that it is truly a "Quilt in a Day." Let your personality shine through in your quilt by fabric selection and placement. Yardage and cutting charts are included for all five-quilt sizes with bonus instructions to make table runners from your scraps. The book features sample quilts that symbolize locations from the desert to the sea. Take a trip to your sewing room and create your dream vacation with a Quick Trip Quilt! This is a serger friendly Quilt!

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After going through all this effort to pack the right items, make sure they’re protected by the right carry-on bag. Ensure everything arrives undamaged by packing it in a reputable carry-on like the Samsonite Freeform. It’s expandable (which is great for bringing home souvenirs or for compressing the bag to fit in tight overhead bins) and durable, but also incredibly lightweight. The double spinner wheels are essential for easy transport around the airport and to your hotel or house, and it comes with a 10-year warranty for repairs or replacements between trips. 

Mistake: Forgetting to adapt

Pack this instead: a compact euro adapter kit .

Not all European cities have the same power outlets, but nearly none of them will fit your U.S. plugs. I pack an all-Europe combo kit that includes both UK and EU adapters so I never have to worry about bringing the wrong one. This also ensures that I don't need to stress over changed plans, like when I recently flew last minute from London to Spain for a quick stay at the exquisite Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona . If I’d only had a UK adapter, my two nights of pampering at one of the city’s most storied hotels would have been spoiled by scrambling to shop for new adapters with a draining phone battery and a dead laptop. Over at Amazon, you can get an adapter kit that comes with multiple ports to help you save valuable personal item bag space while keeping everything fully charged.

Mistake: Wasting space

Pack this instead: compression packing cubes .

In my experience, most major airlines don’t actually weigh carry-on bags, so this is your golden opportunity to pack on a few pounds without penalty. The best way to manage that is with compression packing cubes that condense your clothes and free up space in your carry-on for more items. They’ll also keep you better organized on the go so you’re not wasting your short visit rummaging through a chaotic carry-on. And hey, if you go a little overboard and the airline does weigh your carry-on, you can slip the largest packing cube out of your bag and carry that separately as a personal item. 

Mistake: Overpacking clothing

Pack this instead: a jewelry organizer .

For a carry-on-only trip, bring fewer garments in solid colors that can be mixed and matched to create diverse looks, and change them dramatically with accessories. A soft-sided, flexible jewelry organizer like this one lets you triple your looks while using only a fraction of the space an extra pair of jeans would waste. I was able to take the same clothes from casual afternoon drinks on the Majestic’s rooftop terrace, La Dolce Vitae , to a posh dinner with friends nearby just by making a few simple styling changes that mostly hinged on changing my accessories. 

Mistake: Bringing expensive sunglasses

Pack this instead: sojos classic polarized sunglasses.

You should definitely protect your eyes outdoors in all seasons, but expensive sunglasses are a mistake on a light-packing trip. They often come in bulky, hard-sided cases — for a good reason: to protect those fashion investments — but take up a ton of unnecessary space in your carry-on. For quick-trip travel, inexpensive alternatives in classic styles like this Sojos pair still offer protection and universal style, but you won’t need to worry when storing them in a simple cloth pouch. If you do scratch, break, or lose them, it won’t ruin your trip.

Mistake: Getting all tied up

Pack this instead: a small cord organizer .

Nothing complicates a carry-on like loose wires and cords tangling and knotting, or even wrapping around your other packed items. They’ll slow you down every time you reach into your bag on your journey, but can be especially frustrating on planes when you’re rummaging with limited space and visibility. Organize all of your cords in a soft-sided pouch and you’ll not only be able to charge anything at a moment’s notice, but you’ll keep the rest of your bag clear of knots and tangles. This one saves space, time, and peace of mind. Plus you’ll keep your chargers safe from potential spills. 

Mistake: Bringing too many shoes

Pack this instead: a pair of slip-on shoes.

Shoes are admittedly my weakness, but nothing takes up more space faster in a bag than multiple pairs of them. I’ve learned to streamline my footwear allowance with one or two versatile styles like these OluKai slip-ons that pair with a wide range of outfits. They combine support and comfort with style so you have everything you need even if they’re the only shoe you bring, but they’re also flexible and bulk-free so they pack nicely if you do want to slip an extra pair in your bag. 

Mistake: Bulky hydration accessories

Pack this instead: a collapsible water bottle .

Water is basically free almost anywhere in the U.S., but that’s definitely not the case in Europe. Instead of factoring in a big water budget to stay hydrated, pack a refillable water bottle and take it on your jaunts so you’re not stuck overpaying every time you need a sip. But this isn’t the time for your giant workhorse bottle. Save space in your carry-on with a collapsible, rollable, lightweight bottle like this nifty Amazon-loved one. It’ll add practically no weight to your bag and waste no space. This one has a triple leakproof design with a comfortable carry strap perfect for travel.

Mistake: Losing your toiletries

Pack this instead: a tsa-approved toiletry kit .

Most full-size toiletries aren’t allowed in your carry-on. If you try to pack them, they’ll be confiscated (and trashed) by TSA. You’ll have wasted your packing space and your cash because now you’ll have to buy all new European products when you land — and you won’t be able to bring those home either. Invest in a TSA-approved toiletry kit with a variety of refillable squeeze tubes, spray bottles, and cream jars to pack your favorite products with no worry. This kit also comes in a clear pouch for easy review at security, in case you’re required to remove them from your carry-on. 

Mistake: Ruining your limited clothing options

Pack this instead: a portable laundry bag .

You won’t have many clothes with you, so don’t let dirty clothes or muddy shoes ruin the limited options you have. These laundry bags fold into tiny pouches for easy packing on the way out, and keep your soiled items separate from your clean clothes (and everything else in your bag) during your trip and on your way home. Even better, they’re waterproof, so toss your swimsuit in there if you don’t have enough time for it to dry before returning. Honestly, you should bring these on every trip to keep clean and dirty clothes separate, but it’s critical for these quickies. 

Mistake: Losing garments to stains

Pack this instead: a stain remover pen.

Separating dirty laundry keeps clothes safe inside your bag, but even more accidents happen when you’re wearing them. Protect yourself from knocking one of your limited garments out of rotation with a wine spill or sauce splash. Stain remover pens like Tide to Go's fan-favorite version can save you on the plane, in the restaurant, or even just strolling down the street with your iced latte. Even if you’re not clumsy, strangers are, so come prepared. Pack a couple in your carry-on, but don’t forget to throw one in your bag each time you go out, too. The quicker you hit the spot, the less likely it is to become a stain. 

Mistake: Bringing bulky pill bottles

Pack this instead: a pill organizer .

Medications, vitamins, supplements — it doesn’t matter what kind of pills you’re bringing, all those bottles are bulky with tons of empty airspace inside. Streamline your packing with a travel pill organizer to bring what you need without bulking up your bag. If you have multiple pills, an organizer with multiple compartments also makes it a lot easier to grab everything quickly if you need to find them on a plane or the go, saving you time and stress throughout. This one is waterproof with a secure lid, so no worries about spills. Pro tip: Always pack a couple more pills than you need in case of unexpected plane delays or cancellations coming home.

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Pope arrives in Papua New Guinea for 2nd leg of Southeast Asia, Oceania trip

Pope Francis is helped down a ramp at Jackson's International Airport in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Friday. Credit: AP / Mark Baker

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday for the second leg of his four-nation trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania, becoming the second pope to visit the poor, strategically important South Pacific nation.

A cannon salute and marching band greeted the 87-year-old pope on the tarmac of the Port Moresby airport as he arrived after a six-hour flight from Jakarta, Indonesia. During the brief welcome ceremony, the pope momentarily lost his balance while maneuvering from his wheelchair to a chair, but his security guards steadied him.

While he was traveling, Indonesian police revealed they had detained seven people from the Java and Sumatra regions on suspicion of making threats on social media of staging suicide bombings during papal events and disrupting the pope’s security protocol.

The spokesperson for the Indonesian police’s elite counterterrorism squad, Aswin Siregar, described the threats as primarily a publicity-seeking exercise, but added that the investigation was continuing.

Francis' packed three-day Indonesia visit culminated with a jubilant Mass on Thursday afternoon before a crowd of 100,000 that filled two sports stadiums and overflowed into a parking lot.

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“Don’t tire of dreaming and of building a civilization of peace,” Francis urged them in an ad-libbed homily. “Be builders of hope. Be builders of peace.”

The Vatican had originally expected the Mass would draw some 60,000 people, and Indonesian authorities had predicted 80,000. But the Vatican spokesman quoted local organizers as saying more than 100,000 attended.

"I feel very lucky compared to other people who can’t come here or even had the intention to come here," said Vienna Frances Florensius Basol, who came with her husband and a group of 40 people from Sabah, Malaysia, but couldn't get into the stadium.

“Even though we are outside with other Indonesians, seeing the screen, I think I am lucky enough,” she said from a parking lot where a giant TV screen was erected for anyone who didn't have tickets for the service.

While in Indonesia, Francis sought to encourage the country’s 8.9 million Catholics, who make up just 3% of the population of 275 million, while also seeking to boost interfaith ties with the country boasting the world’s largest Muslim population.

In the highlight of the visit, Francis and the grand imam of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque, Southeast Asia’s largest, signed a joint declaration pledging to work to end religiously inspired violence and protect the environment.

In Papua New Guinea, Francis’ agenda is aligned with more of his social justice priorities. He will lay them out during his first full day Saturday, when he meets with the governor general before addressing government authorities and diplomats. Francis will also meet with children cared for by two charity services and then address the country's bishops, priests and religious sisters at a Marian sanctuary.

The strategically important Commonwealth nation is home to more than 10 million people, most of whom are subsistence farmers.

John Lavu, the choir conductor at St. Charles Luwanga parish in the capital, Port Moresby, said the visit would help him grow stronger in his Catholic faith.

"I have lived this faith all my life, but the coming of the Holy Father, the head of the church, to Papua New Guinea and to be a witness of his coming to us is going to be very important for me in my life as a Catholic,” he said on the eve of Francis' arrival.

Francis will be traveling to remote Vanimo to check in on some Catholic missionaries from his native Argentina who are trying to spread the Catholic faith to a largely tribal people who also practice pagan and Indigenous traditions.

The country, the South Pacific’s most populous after Australia, has more than 800 Indigenous languages and has been riven by tribal conflicts over land for centuries, with conflicts becoming more and more lethal in recent decades.

History's first Latin American pope will probably refer to the need to find harmony among tribal groups while visiting, the Vatican said. Another possible theme is the country’s fragile ecosystem, its rich natural resources at risk of exploitation and the threat posed by climate change.

The Papua New Guinean government has blamed extraordinary rainfall for a massive landslide in May that buried a village in Enga province. The government said more than 2,000 people were killed, while the United Nations estimated the death toll at 670.

Francis becomes only the second pope to visit Papua New Guinea, after St. John Paul II touched down in 1984 and again in 1995 during his lengthy, globe-trotting voyages. Then, John Paul paid tribute to the Catholic missionaries who had already been trying for a century to bring the faith to the country.

Papua New Guinea, administered by nearby Australia until independence in 1975, is the second leg of Francis’ 11-day trip. In the longest and farthest voyage of his papacy, Francis will also visit East Timor and Singapore before returning to the Vatican on Sept. 13. 

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