Name: I Spy 224
Design: 4" squares with 4" border
Size: 62" by 70"
Fabric: I Spy Scraps and stash fabrics
Quilted: by me with Aurifil 50 wt in white
I finished this the other day. Thankfully the sun came out yesterday so I was able to clothespin the quilt to the barn and take a picture! There are 224 I Spy squares. That was whole lot of fussy cutting! Some of the fabric does repeat but only if there was something different to spy. I made this quilt to donate to my school's spring carnival. The parents can use it in a silent auction or a raffle. There are a lot of things to spy. I just love it! A quilt like this has so much potential for language development and interaction! Oh... that was my educator brain taking over my quilting brain for a minute. Anyway, it was fun to make and I hope that whoever wins/buys it at the carnival has a whole lot of fun with it.
The quilt is quilted with a grid of Aurifil 50 wt in white and bound in a Timeless Treasures black and white stripe. I backed the quilt with a novelty print that has a magician theme. Why not?
Spring is starting! The grass is so green and the forsythia is almost in bloom.
Linking up with Amanda Jean's
Finish it Up Friday and
Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story!
Really cute quilt! That binding you chose is the perfect finish. (and that coconut bread is on my to-bake list for this weekend, love her recipes!)
ReplyDeleteLet the bidding wars begin, because this will without a doubt a much sought after auction item.
ReplyDeleteVer cute! I like the i-spy bits you continued into the border.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish for a great cause
ReplyDeleteWowser! You sure can spy a lot on that quilt! I love your barn and picture taking set up!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow border is perfect! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteimpressive amount of different fabrics and great cause. how big are your squares?
ReplyDeleteThis is so cheerful and bright!
ReplyDeleteLove it! My first ever quilt was an I spy for my great niece. I plan on making on for each of my great nieces and nephews when they turn 3.
ReplyDeleteIt's so colourful and interesting to look at. Great finish, Cathy. I'm sure it will raise lots at the auction!
ReplyDeletegreat finish, wonderful that you are donating it
ReplyDeleteThat will be a wonderful fundraiser, and I love the barn background in the photos. Really adds dimension to a fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and such a thoughtful place to donate it! It would also be great for kids/adults just learning English, as well...
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet cheerful quilt! I love the yellow!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish Cathy!
ReplyDeleteLove this one! It turned out great! I've been addicted to I-Spy Quilts lately. If you're ever interested in joining and I-Spy Swap to get fabrics, I've been hosting them on my blog. The current one is full, but we'll be starting another one in a couple weeks. You can send me your email if you'd like me to let you know when sign-ups start.
ReplyDeleteI spy Nemo! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'm hosting an I spy swap right now, if you'd like to join! http://heartathomemama.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-spy-charm-swap-1.html
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