I Spy Quilt

For many years, I have been collecting novelty fabrics for an I Spy Quilt. Finally, last year, upon the birth of my first grandchild, Zelda, I began my quilt. As I have collected fabrics, I cut out 3 1/2 inch hexagons. Several fabrics have different objects and so allowed for more than one hexagon to be cut. Then, once the quilt was complete, I discovered that a few objects have been included more than once, oops! (See if you can find them). Another fun, unexpected game will be to find items that match. Again, see which items you

can match.

I Spy Quilt

The setting triangles are solid colored fabrics or primary colored tone on tone fabrics, all from my fabric stash. As I laid the hexagons into rows, I tried to include an animal or two, a sport item, a girly item then filled in with other items, paying attention to colors, and light fabrics versus dark ones. On the even rows of 12 hexagons, I placed an all over fabric because half of it would be cut off. Once the quilt was put together, I didn't know what to use for borders. But when I saw this white and black newsprint type fabric with encouraging words, I knew I had found the perfect inner border. The cute red fabric in the outer border seems to calm the quilt. Last, a black with white polka dots fabric finishes the edges.

Several fabrics have special meaning for my family, such as our favorite dessert, ice cream.  Son in law, Tony, likes super heroes, and bats; Sara loves the beach; Carly likes her fashion and shoes, her friend Rachel is a chef, my mom and I love to drink tea.My favorite block is right in the middle for my little beagle, Rosie. Did you find a favorite?

We will have many years of fun playing I Spy and other games with this quilt.
Quilted by Joyce Coburn with variegated colored thread. Batting Warm and White.