Still Finding More (pun intended)

 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.

The binding along the top and bottom 

will frame it nicely.

Still more fabrics to use!

Sorting out the leftovers made even more squares! 

Lots  of stripes and chunks too. Yikes!

I'm excited to see how they will all turnout.

Stay safe and so on!

Linking up with :

Sew & Tell

Monday Musing

Design Wall Monday

SrSPS

To Do Tuesday

Wait Loss Wednesday

Finished or Not Friday

Put Your Foot Down

I Quilted This

Off the Wall Friday

I Spy with My Little Eye

 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.

Sharing blocks, adding little bits of blocks to the centers of others 

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.

Then came a 6 1/2" block I Spy. 

Lots of interesting things to see there!

It was bound in dark blue which 

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.

Then the 5"  squares were up.

First,  a complete quilt of nothing but squares. 

It was very cute and bound 

with some leftover beige from another project

Finally more 5" squares with an alternating 

stack of precut blue blocks came together quickly.

It was pillowcase turned so even more speedy!

Each of these quilts have flannel backing.

They certainly made a dent in the flannel bin!

Stay safe and Sew on!

Linking up with:

Monday Musings

To Do Tuesday

Weight Loss Wednesday

Design Wall Monday

Handmade Monday

Sew and Tell

SrSPS

I Quilted This

Put Your Foot Down

Finished or Not Friday

Design Wall Friday

Bolt to Beauty