It's a flimsy!
I Spy Happy Blocks
42 x 60
A long time ago when the grandkids were younger I participated in a lot of I Spy themed swaps and I made a lot of I Spy type quilts.
I've had about 30 swapped blocks for over 10 years. They have 4 inch centers and 1.75 inch solid or tone on tone (TOT) sides to finish at 6 inches. I also have a little drawer of swapped 4 inch squares. What I did not have way back when was enough solids or TOTs to finish up enough blocks for a top. Whenever I have thought of it I've been throwing solids and TOT pieces into my Happy Block box and back in December I decided to cut parts for enough blocks for this quilt top.
The grandkids used to like to make up stories. I would point to a square and one of them would start a story about that picture. Then I would point to a different square and the story would continue on with one of the other grandkids. Those were the days! Sometimes their stories would get a little silly or spooky but they always brought giggles and had happy endings.
And sew on...
what wonderful memories using "I Spy" quilts!! Nice work on this hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI Spy quilts are so interesting. I love your take on this one. It gave me an idea of how to use my solid fabrics. (Thanks for the inspiration.) I love the rainbow setting too. Bravo! ;^)
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous quilt! I can totally see the story telling process with all those fun center blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful childhood creativity you stimulated!!! I sure hope your kiddos remember those days.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!!
What a colorful, fun and happy quilt! Fun center blocks made for stories.
ReplyDeleteA lovely jolly and bright I Spy flimsy. I love these sorts of quilts and I enjoyed reading the memories sewing it brought up for you.
ReplyDeleteI love all those bright solids! What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wonderful way to spark young imaginations! I'll bet you were having as much fun as the littles!
What a great kid's quilt! I hope this one is going to someone really special. I love the storytelling idea. That must have been fun for everyone including you.
ReplyDeleteI always love these Happly Block quilts. I should make some more, not that I need to start a new project, but I certainly have lots of scraps to make them.
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How fun that you had the kids make up a story and change the direction of the story with a new kid! Keeps them on their toes and creative! I hope I can do that with my grandkids when I get some.
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and cheery quilt--I love it! I also love the idea of your grandkids telling stories based on the quilt blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and love the story behind it!
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