Wow, do I have a lot of I Spy fabrics,
or should I say , " I buy fabrics!"
It doesn't really seem like a lot but
when you're cutting 5 ", 61/2" or even 10"
blocks, you can make a lot of projects!
I'm currently jonesing on 5" and 6 1/2" squares.
There's also the one quilt out of bricks, 3 1/2" x 7 1/2"
from leftover bits I just couldn't throw away.
Add to that some short bits that were
left over from making the brick quilt,
and I've got a wealth of I Spy projects on the go.
Once again I enlisted the help of GKs
to lay out blocks. It turned into a few games of I spy
and lots of creativity on their part.
and adding some appliques made lots of fun for all involved.
I certainly have a lot of stitching to do!
The last thing I did before the retreat was oil
my featherweight so it was good to go.
Here is the progress report!
The Pretty Yellow
with the floral centre was the first one stitched up.
The centre was gridded to hold down the applique.
The centre got straight stitching
around the applique pieces anyway.
It always pays to keep your pieces in place.
Lots of interesting things to see there!
also had little Santas frolicing all around it.
Then came a quilt of leftovers.
Using up a stack of little nine patches,
as well as some 5x5 colour blocks
created a lovely stroller quilt.
stack of precut blue blocks came together quickly.
It was pillowcase turned so even more speedy!
They certainly made a dent in the flannel bin!
Oh what fun to play with I Spy fabrics! I would have had as much fun as your grands. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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It was fun to see them work and play !!! I spy quilts are fun!
ReplyDeleteThese are great, Deb. It's so fun to have the grands helping out! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of squares cut out ready to make an i spy quilt one day. You've inspired me to look them out and make a start on it at least! Thank you for sharing with us at Handmade Monday :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that you gave the grandkids the opportunity to layout the iSpy quilts. Sounds like a lot of fun for all.
ReplyDeleteIt was! They are here now checking the progress!
DeleteThat sounds like a fun time with the eye spies and with grandma... I kind of want to join in!
ReplyDeleteYou would be so welcome! It is actually snowing just South of here! A cool day.
DeleteHi Deb, you sure have been busy - it's great to see the kids helping :-) Thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteThey love to get involved. J just used canned air to clean my bobbin area.
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