I've made approx 60 I Spy quilts using 6 inch blocks so I am always on the lookout for cute novelty fabric, I usually buy 1/3 yd when I find something I like.
Why so many?-I have 3 daughters & many neices having babies, plus they request I Spy quilts for their friend's baby showers, it has snowballed.
Plus I have made them for friends having their first grandchild, for grandma to keep at grandma's house for when baby visits-these have been a huge hit.
Plus several donated for charity raffles.
Plus friends of friends have seen them & request to buy one for a new baby in their life.
When I know the new Mom's interests or nursery theme I try to put that in the quilt & use bright backing fabrics. When the babies become toddlers they love the quilts, some insist on playing I Spy every night before bedtime. I have gotten so much positive response from these quilts.
Maire