This might sound stupid, but I keep reading about "I Spy" quilts. What are they? I have no idea. But I would like to know exactly what they are.
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This might sound stupid, but I keep reading about "I Spy" quilts. What are they? I have no idea. But I would like to know exactly what they are.
"Be yourself...everyone else is taken."
Strong people don't put others down...they build them up."
"Remember that your instincts are more important than rules"
Dunster, Wow, thanks for sharing this. Never thought of putting them on end without a board (I just stack mine by color). My shelves aren't high (about 14" on some to 18" on others) so I'd have to fold them in thirds.... hmmm have to think this out. Thanks for the new approach!
An I Spy quilt is made from any fabric that a child can play the game I Spy with. You use easily recognizable fabric prints like cars, trucks, train,bugs, alphabets, colours (boys) and butterflies, dolls, kitties, candy etc. for girls. Some people do them with 2 matching squares hidden around the quilt for a matching game also. There are some good examples on QB.
Tartan, thanks for the description. I've heard of I Spy quilts but had no idea what they were. That would be a great way to pass the time with kids or grandkids on a road trip, or any trip.
Originally Posted by Tartan
Creative clutter is better than idle neatness.
the ruler folding works even better since i put the anti slip dots on it----i made 3 I spy useing multiples of 6 1/2 [ruler size] that way you can incorparate large pieces like trains at 6 1/2 x24 1/2
Thanks, Jemma. I think that's the answer - for me anyway.
I keep hearing about folding material with the ruler. What exactly is that and how is it done?
What is the ruler folding method?
I haven't looked at layouts for ISpys yet, thanks for the ruler tip because I do have some train and plane prints along with the radio flyer wagon which is a must have. I am tickled my shelves look so much neater already with the folding. My husband just shook his head when I was showing him how pretty it all looked stacked, he did laugh when I pointed out his dinner could be found amoung the neatly stacked soup cans in the pantry! Back to folding...
I'm also a ruler folding convert. I have a lot of fabric and am still slowly getting it all ruler folded. I like it better than the comic book board version - not to mention it's cheaper than buying comic boards. I also love the way it looks on my shelves, all nice and tidy
I haven't made and i spy quilt yet. One of these days. I have been collecting tidbits to make one someday. I just don't have a reason to make one yet. Maybe by the time my kids have children... hopefully that will be a long way off. My oldest is only going on 12!
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