I managed to complete an I-Spy quilt that I love! This one went to my sister-in-law and her family for Christmas.
I used 143 "spies," alternating with a very friendly blue fabric with lime green dots.
Simple construction, but it really shows off those I-spy squares!
I didn't manage to take any pictures of them, but I also included a bunch of cards listing things to look for in the quilt to make it a family game. Examples are:
Things you might see in the sky
14 birds
Things that fit in your pocket
Hot things
Cold things
I tried to make two categories -- fun groups of simple things for the littler kids to look for, and some slightly more obscure or abstract things for the older kids to look for.
I also added each family member's name to a block that represents them in some way!
It was such a fun project! I hope they enjoy it!
I used 143 "spies," alternating with a very friendly blue fabric with lime green dots.
Simple construction, but it really shows off those I-spy squares!I didn't manage to take any pictures of them, but I also included a bunch of cards listing things to look for in the quilt to make it a family game. Examples are:
Things you might see in the sky
14 birds
Things that fit in your pocket
Hot things
Cold things
I tried to make two categories -- fun groups of simple things for the littler kids to look for, and some slightly more obscure or abstract things for the older kids to look for.
I also added each family member's name to a block that represents them in some way!
It was such a fun project! I hope they enjoy it!
12 comments:
wow good job I need to finish my I spy quilt.
This is amazing!!!! Perfect gift idea.
This is fabulous! I have made I-Spy lap quilts but never something this ambitious. Great job!
We love it. I wish I did look like that hot girl on the scooter.
Love you,
-A
So cute!!
When you sew a one-patch like this, do you do it in rows?
I've never heard of this idea for a quilt. What a great idea! You have me thinking now....
I love it! I'm curious to know how you quilted it. I couldn't tell from the picture. Did you stitch in the ditch?
There is no way I will ever make one so big, but I think I might try a baby blanket sized one. It is such an awesome idea. I can't wait to see what everyone does with their 200 squares.
I really need to finish mine! Er, my son's. I love the idea of making a list of what's in it and then maybe little cards to make a game of it.
Children love to have these in their rooms...to cover themselves and also play with them.Lovely patches for the quilt.The design is really unique.
charity
Did you use a special pen to put the names on it? How did you quilt this?
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