I quickly pulled this one together over the weekend, marathon sewing. I saw the post last Friday on the I Spy quilt and just loved it ( that gal followed someone's pattern that is posted on site). Well, my father's 86 birthday is coming up and I didn't know what to get him. After seeing the two pretty I Spy quilts, I knew just what I was going to give him- An I Spy quilt. I took his interests from over the years to use as the theme: music, birds, sailing, money, space, dogs, travel, and baseball. Since his mother had been a quilter too, I found a fabric that looked like a quilt. I also used some fabrics that were scraps that my mom had sent me. I was able to send it in the mail Monday, my deadline. I had some frustrations with working with a fusible batting, which didn't work (that was a rant post of mine on Sunday).
I like this quilt pattern so much that I plan to use this theme quilt not only for children, but also for adults. I thank the two gals for sharing their pictures of their beautiful work; it was such a great inspiration for me.

Beautiful work. I love this one!

Love it and I'm sure your dad will too.

Thanks for sharing.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

what a great quilt! I bet your dad will love it!

What a wonderful idea for your Dad! So much thought and love went into it. He's going to love it! :D

Very nice!

I love this kind of I spy. Your father is going to love it!!!!

Great job-- love the layout--I can't seem to get the colors to follow whats in my head :(

Cool idea! It might be helpful for dementia/alzheimers patients, too.

Beautiful.

what a wonderful gift. He is gonna love it

Fabulous quilt! Your Dad will just love it!!

It is great and he's going to love it!
Nancy

I never thought of making these for adults...It would be wonderful for stimulating their minds...I have made many,many of these for kids..They are so good to have when traveling...Sure helps pass the time...

it is beautiful and a fantastic idea!
you go girl!

Great quilt! He will love it!

Lovely!

that is beautiful!

Beautiful. Your Dad is going to love it. :thumbup:

Thank you to everyone! This was a fun project.

Beautiful, your Dad will love it. Great job and idea.

Awesome quilt! Love the fabrics :D:D:D

What a very colorful quilt, I never thought of an I Spy for an adult. Good job.

I never thought of an I Spy quilt for an adult either, but after seeing this pattern used I thought why not for an adult. I like this pattern so much for the I Spy quilt that I'm planning to make a couple of quilts using Christmas fabrics. I think this would make a fun and wonderful Christmas present for next year.

Fabulous.

LOVE IT!

Joining the choir here, I love it! Definitely going on my To-do-someday list.

Great quilt. I know your dad will just love it.

What a wonderful keepsake! This is one memory quilt that can be actively used without threat of damage as are the ones with pictures, etc. How do I locate the pattern as this would be great for the grandkids' I Spy?

I love how you used the hst to create movement in the quilt. I'll be filing this thought away for future use.

This is a wonderful quilt. He'll enjoy looking at the neat pictures. Thanks for sharing. Eiltcoq.

What a great gift for your father. I love the idea, and I love the quilt! Very pretty and colorful, and very special!

Terrific quilt! Fantastic idea. I Spy for adults!
WOW!

I didn't see a pattern, but Donna873 gave a simple way to create it here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-81866-2.htm

I of course didn't see this post; wish I did since it is a so much faster method. So, I cut 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 squares and made separate half squares. I arranged all the squares, then sewed squares into blocks of 4 squares. I then sewed the blocks into rows and sewed the rows together.

Great job - he is going to love it

I love that you haven't tried to make it a charm quilt, too.

What a fun quilt-I love it. I'm sure your father will also.

I love the design this makes. What is the pattern?

Your dad will spend years looking at the unique fabrics you found to represent all his interests! What a loving gift!