Wednesday, July 19, 2017

12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop - Day 6!

Hi, all!

 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, right?  Or at least feel like it, a little bit - if you don't step outside!  I am having so much fun checking out all the great posts by the hop bloggers - there's so much creativity there to tap into!  A little bit of something for everyone... and if you haven't seen something that appeals to you yet, just stick around - we are only halfway through!
Here are the links to today's bloggers on the hop...

Wednesday, July 19th



I have no doubt that you are going to love what Jan of The Colorful Fabriholic and Kate of Smiles from Kate are going to share with us today - and you'll want to make one of each for your own home!  So hop on over to their blogs for a great dose of inspiration - and remember to leave a comment on each (leave one here, too!) to be entered in today's giveaway.  Giveaway, you say?  You can read more about it here, but I know you don't want to pass up a chance at some whimsical Holiday Homies fabric by Tula Pink, provided by our fabulous sponsor, Free Spirit Fabrics!


And now, FINALLY, it's time to move on to the next step in making the Santa's Trip Around the World quilt!  If you're on schedule, you should have four strip sets completed...


...and are ready for the next step.  So let's get started!

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First things first - stack your four strip sets on top of each other, so that you can see about 2" of each set above the one stacked on top of it.  Check now to be sure that all of your strip sets are identical. It's much easier to fix any mistakes now, believe me.  Hopefully they're all perfect, and you can move on to the next step!


Now take one of your panels and fold it so that the first and last long strips are together, right sides facing.


Shift the pieces as needed, side to side, to get a nice flat fold.  It's entirely possible that your edges won't be even, but it's more important that your strips be flat, just like a piece of folded yardage, so you can get good straight cross-cuts.


Sew the long edges together so that you have a tube of fabric.  Repeat with the remaining three panels.


Now take one tube and lay it on your cutting mat with the last seam you sewed against the bottom of your mat.  Trim the left end so that it's even, removing any selvage edges at the same time.


Continue cross-cutting the tube, cutting your strip/tubes 2.5" wide.  Cut 15 strip/tubes from each panel.  


Keep each set of 15 strip/tubes together in their own set, as you will construct the quilt in quarters.



Repeat for all four of your tubes.  

Now reach behind your left shoulder and pat yourself on the back!  You're done for the day and all ready for tomorrow!

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Remember to go and visit today's stops on the Hop, and leave a comment on each (here too!) to be entered into today's giveaway.  I'll see you tomorrow!

Hugs!

Sarah

Here are the blogs participating in the 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop!

Friday, July 14th


Saturday, July 15th


Sunday, July 16th


Monday, July 17th


Tuesday, July 18th


Wednesday, July 19th


Thursday, July 20th


Friday, July 21st


Saturday, July 22nd



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84 comments:

  1. GranChrisJuly 19, 2017 at 12:39 AM

    This looks like it would be fun but must wait till next year. I'm swamped.

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  2. Nancy JJuly 19, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    You need a pat or two on your back as well, this is coming along marvellously..

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  3. kathy slaughter cummingsJuly 19, 2017 at 12:43 AM

    I need to try that!! Looks clever!! Thank you.
    kcummings71@gmail.com

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  4. Kate @ Smiles From KateJuly 19, 2017 at 1:10 AM

    This hop is so good it's actually starting to FEEL like Christmas.

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  5. jannJuly 19, 2017 at 6:18 AM

    now I know where we are going...i think...great variation..

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  6. AllisonJuly 19, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Your directions are very clear and helpful. Thank you!.

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  7. Jan SnellJuly 19, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    I am up to date but will be away for two days at my daughter's, Gotta enjoy some Grandma Love. Thank goodness for the weekend when I will get caught up. Janice.snell@gmail.com

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  8. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJuly 19, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    It is so nice to have the directions broken down over multiple days. Doesn't seem like it will take that long if doing it all in one day.

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  9. tink's momJuly 19, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    The tute is coming along really nicely.

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  10. CeciliaJuly 19, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    I'm enjoying visiting new bloggers each day.

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  11. Momma LlamaJuly 19, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Another day of great ideas for Christmas goodies.

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  12. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJuly 19, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    I'm laughing.... give yourself a pat on the back! You have done way so much with the hop and the commotion of Christmas is getting me in the spirit. Thanks :)

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  13. DarleneJuly 19, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    Off to cut up those panels. Yikes.

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  14. Gene BlackJuly 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    I know from experience that a TAW quilt is a lot of work. I made one -small one- and that was probably enough for me. :-)

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  15. Debbie DarlingtonJuly 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    This quilt sure has been a GREAT learning experience for me. Unfortunately I took my "major" sewing machine in for a tune up. I'm reluctant to sew my last strip set on another one for fear of seams not being the same! Am I being paranoid? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Debbie
    ollieami@aol.com

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  16. AshleyJuly 19, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    I really like the variety of fabric you are using in your quilt. So many fun holiday prints are included!

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  17. Nancy LJuly 19, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    I have always wanted to make a quilt like this. Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  18. piecefulwendyJuly 19, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    It's fun seeing this come together! Thanks for the fun blog hop -- I'm having a blast!

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  19. JeannaJuly 19, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    I've gotten so much inspiration from the blog hop so far. Can't wait to see more.

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  20. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingJuly 19, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    Too much quilting fun!!! Lovin' this!

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  21. Carol C.July 19, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    I am enjoying this blog hop!! So many great ideas. This is a great way to do a trip around the world -- thanks for sharing this!! IronLftr10atyahoo.com

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  22. Carol WJuly 19, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    You have divided up the Christmas quilt into nice chunks.

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  23. jrquiltsJuly 19, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    ALSO ENJOYING THIS BLOG HOP AND FINDING NEW BLOGGERS TO FOLLOW, SO MUCH INSPERATION.
    hjrogers@sympatico.ca

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  24. BonnieJuly 19, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    I definitely fell to the allure of another Trip Around the World Quilt. I was tickled to find 16 fabrics from my stash. All have been cut and are ready for some major sewing this afternoon. I don't think it will take long to catch up.... Now to go visit today's two bloggers.

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  25. swoozeJuly 19, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    I haven't started but am following along!

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  26. Shelley EJuly 19, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks for the continuing lesson!

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  27. BonnieJuly 19, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    Fabrics are found. On to the cutting. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  28. The Joyful QuilterJuly 19, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    You are one speedy piecer!! Hoping to catch up on this quilt during the coming weekend. Only time will tell!!

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  29. cjmontJuly 19, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    i love tube piecing, it goes so fast.

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  30. eileenJuly 19, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    Still sewing my strips together, but hope to finish on time! Love seeing all the blogs with their holiday ideas!

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  31. JANETJuly 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Looking good so far!

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  32. LorisJuly 19, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    Great tutorial!

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  33. chrisknitsJuly 19, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    I love strip piecing! Makes everything so much quicker and neater.

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  34. Janice HoltonJuly 19, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    The projects on the blog hop today were outstanding! It's fun watching the process for this quilt come together. :)

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  35. TirzahJuly 19, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    YOU'RE SO RIGHT IT LOOKS LIKE CHRISTMAS IN MY BLOG FEED BUT IT IS DEFINITELY HOT HOT HOT HERE I THINK SANTA WOULD MELT IF HE SHOULD VISIT RIGHT NOW. READINGTIRZAH AT YAHOO.COM

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  36. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 19, 2017 at 11:07 AM

    I'm going scrappy pieced - yeah, love sewing those individual squares. But your method does make the process a lot faster. Off to visit today's hosts

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  37. BarbJuly 19, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    I'm really enjoying all the ideas--really liked the snowman pillows on Kate's blog!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  38. Sandra WalkerJuly 19, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    Ah the reason for the careful pressing presents itself, wink! Thanks Sarah!

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  39. BrandyJuly 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Trip around the world is one of my first quilts I ever made and still cherish to this day. I had to re-bind it due to my husbands rough hands but it was well worth the effort. Thanks for the remainder! I would love to make one in the Holiday Homies line!

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  40. MissPatJuly 19, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Okay, I'm caught up again. And whar great ideas today. I'm definitely going to try Jan's triangle Christmas tree. I no longer put up a tree, so this would be a good way to display some of my favorite ornaments. I've missed seeing them.
    Pat

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  41. JayneJuly 19, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Using lots of pictures is a great help, Thank you

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  42. Tu-Na QuiltsJuly 19, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    The quilt is coming along nicely. Yours, that is. I'm still behind. Thanks for the tutorial. kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com

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  43. HeatherJuly 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    Kate and Jan had some great projects today! Thanks again for organizing this hop!

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  44. Lisa EnglandJuly 19, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    Cute projects today! Thanks so much.

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  45. UnknownJuly 19, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    I just have to tell you that I am having lots of fun visiting each blogger. There are so many fun ideas to try out. Thanks for doing this.

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  46. LauraJuly 19, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    Love the daily inspiration with this blog hop.

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  47. Vicki HJuly 19, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    I am staying out of the heat this week. Great time for sewing.

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  48. Sandi1100July 19, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    I'm really enjoying all the ideas of Christmas ideas. Thanks for doing this Blog hop.

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  49. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterJuly 19, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    The ideas are sure flowing with this hop! Thanks again for hosting.

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  50. Susan July 19, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Lots of wonderful things to make for Christmas, quilt included! Thank you so much for another great year of Christmas hopping.

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  51. Liz HorganJuly 19, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    You were so right - I loved both projects today!
    Eahorgan@gmail.com

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  52. PattyJuly 19, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    I look forward to sewing the tube...sure looks like it makes this easier!

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  53. JoanneJuly 19, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    I am thrilled with how mine looks and look forward to seeing everyone else's. :-) Thanks for all YOU do!

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  54. DebbieMJuly 19, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    This is like a Trip Around the World with tubes! Love it!

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  55. ChiskaJuly 19, 2017 at 9:46 PM

    This has been such a fun break from the heat for me! Thanks for all your work in coordinating it. I'm loving your quilt!

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  56. AnonymousJuly 19, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    I love how you are making the Christmas quilt! So festive!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  57. PaigeJuly 19, 2017 at 11:21 PM

    You make it look so easy, Sarah! I'm short on time, but will definitly make this one day! Thanks for such a detailed tutorial!

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  58. Pam @ Quilting FunJuly 20, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    Great tutorial! Can't wait to start mine.

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  59. SewgirlJuly 20, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    Looking good. I am out of town at the moment, but will try to carve out some time for this on my return! Thanks!

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  60. DelissaJuly 20, 2017 at 3:18 AM

    Sorry a day late but I am getting confused with the time difference, but both day 6 blogs been visited and commented on

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  61. rosemaryschildJuly 20, 2017 at 5:19 AM

    Thank you for this hop with all the great Christmas fabric ideas & tutorials! Thank you, Susan

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  62. pajtrJuly 20, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    Sarah, I want to *thank you!*, again, for all the work you have done! I'm seeing SO many great ideas!... And your beautiful quilt and clear directions have encouraged me to finally make the Trip Round the World quilt I've always wanted to!! (Today's step will have to wait for me a little bit, though... I'm downstate to attend my grandson's concert... But I'm looking forward to catching up this weekend!)
    Pat T.

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  63. jannJuly 20, 2017 at 6:23 AM

    Thank you...I need to acqauire a few more Christmas fabrics before I can start but it's looking good!

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  64. ThreadCatcherJuly 20, 2017 at 6:41 AM

    Your tutorial is so detailed with many pictures for us visual learners. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. BethJuly 20, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Another great day on the hop. Kate taught me something new about appliqué--just in time for a new project I'm starting.

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  66. SusanJuly 20, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    I loved the tree from the Colorful Fabriholic

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  67. MaryBethJuly 20, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    I'm loving this quilt!!

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  68. Sandra WalkerJuly 20, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Excellent instructions and pictures again Sarah; good advice about keeping the strata flat to get straight crosscuts. :-)

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  69. mangozzJuly 20, 2017 at 12:15 PM

    This is a great tutorial!

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  70. AnonymousJuly 20, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    I am really enjoying this blog hop and your tutorial! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  71. Leslie K.July 20, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks so much for all your hard work in organizing this blog hop as well as the quilt tutorial.

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  72. Patty July 20, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    Sewing strips like that can be a lot of fun.

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  73. sewlostJuly 20, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    I'm falling behind already. Will you be leaving the instructions up for a while?
    Swoot@att.net

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  74. JeriJuly 20, 2017 at 11:19 PM

    1st of all Sarah thank you for responding to each of my comments, it makes it feel as if I am an important part of your blog, giveaway and tutorials. I know that we all are but it's that extra length that you go to in responding. 2nd, I finished up with cutting all 64 strips tonight what a great feeling! But now looking at what I have to face next has me a bit scared lol. Be looking for questions from this newbie lol, hopefully I'll be able to figure the directions out when I get to that portion of the directions.
    Jeri Oldtisme@aol.com

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  75. Kathy HJuly 21, 2017 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for organizing this hop. It has been so much fun.

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  76. Material GirlJuly 21, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    Loving the ideas on the blog hop. Also great to discover new blogs.

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  77. Dawn FJuly 21, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for the tutorials! Enjoying all the ideas!

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  78. BriaroseJuly 21, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    can't wait to see this finished

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  79. UnknownJuly 21, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    I am enjoying all of your Christmas project ideas! Todays blog sounds yummy!

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  80. Barb NeiwertJuly 24, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Really enjoying the Hop - great ideas at every turn.

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  81. AmyJuly 24, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    I love strip quilting. Makes it so much easier.

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  82. ChristinaJuly 25, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Thank you for putting this all together!

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  83. Sarah JJuly 26, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks so much for organizing this hop!! Great job!

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