Well the hits just keep on coming.
I've done quite a few I Spy quilts and
I still have fabric remaining!
So I'm continuing to do the simple pattern
of putting rows of blocks together.
There are five sets of blocks ready for retreat.
They are turning out a nice size.
The 7 x 9 block tops finish out at 32" x 41".
Here is a comparison between
just the blocks sewn together,
and a top with a border added.
I like the look of both. The border does
increase the size a few inches.
The tops will be stitched together at retreat.
I can make a decision on adding borders to
enlarge them or to just quilt them as is.
A dive into the depths of Pintrest has
given me more options. I will pack up some solids or reads as
and possibly change up a few of the layouts to add interest!
A brightly colored binding might spice them up enough.
Here is a little one my GS laid out.
Lots of bunnies and even a happy little yellow fella!
This one was made with leftovers
from the 5 and 1/2 in blocks.
There 4" x 6" bricks
with a sashing between.
Linking up with :
Those are so cute! You have lots of good novelty fabrics for I Spy quilts. I bet they are fun to look at up close and in person!
ReplyDeleteThey really are! One Friend is doing an alphabet one. Each letter is made from fabric featuring an item starting with that letter! I told her to come visit my stash!
DeleteThose are cute quilts, Deb. So many fun fabric squares to look at.
ReplyDeleteThey are, I get quite attached to them!
DeleteYou are going to have so much fun at that retreat. I can just imagine all the others there stopping by your table and admiring all those adorable fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWe did and 2 more people started I spys. I shared some fabric and off they went!
DeleteGreat use of those novelty prints. I have a whole drawer full of novelties collected for a long time. Time to dig into them again.
ReplyDeleteInto the novelty fabric you must go! We just have to sew faster!
DeleteThese are adorable, Deb. My friend is gathering squares for an I Spy quilt. I hope you have fun at your retreat. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteWe did have fun and I still have more I spys to do!!
DeleteI rather like eye spy quilts, but you know, I don't think we will ever use up our fabric! I've got several kits ready to stitch, and umpteen RSC block sets from previous years. Plus heaps of "this will look goid together" bags of fabric in crates. Yikes, the list goes on!
ReplyDeleteWe will always have something to look forward to won't we!!!
DeleteAdorable quilts! Your squares are cute and fun! I like the various layout, with and without border, the purple binding looks great too! Have fun playing with these fabrics! Thank you for sharing and linking up.
ReplyDeleteThank you ! I still have so much fabric left! I sharing it with a Quilter down the road!
DeleteWhat a great variety of novelty fabrics - so fun!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so interesting to look at , even for adults!
DeleteSo many sweet quilts Deb. Thank you for sharing on To Do Tuesday. Hope you had fun at retreat and enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. 😁 Carol
ReplyDeleteWe really had a fun time with family ! And so many I spy quilts to do!
DeleteI love novelty prints and would find these endlessly fun to look at! Sounds like you've got a great plan and will get a lot done at retreat. Have fun! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I did! It is always so much fun to go on a reatreat !
DeleteHi Deb, you sure are in production mode. The quilts, with or without the borders look great. Have a great retreat and thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteI have to make up lost time from traveling this summer!
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