A play mat for my little grandson
 

QB user miriam posted this recently: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t196136.html and the minute I saw it I realized that a panel I'd bought on eBay some months ago had finally found a purpose. Also, I had cut the rectangular I-spy pieces, probably more than a year ago, with no particular plan. It all came together at last. It's 43" X 32"

The quilt side:
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The play mat side:
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Folded:
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Cute. Have to make something like that for my expected grand granddaughter in Sept.

Just adorable , front, back and tote!

awesome Never thought about making eye spy in anything other than squares-now I can use up all my bits and pieces. I

Just love the fabric...

Very cute.

Love it. It is so cute. Gives me an idea about a mat for our newest one coming.

Yes, yes, & more yes! This is just too, too cute! I'll bet your DGS LOVES it!

very nice!!!!

Super cute! Great idea!

Love that Bob the Builder fabric - I think you hit jack pot with that one! The scrappy is a really nice compliment to it too. What motivation to keep the builder toys picked up!

wow that is really cute and really handy

you did a fantastic job on it.

just the idea I have been searching. I want to make a playmat for a little boy and his small cars .... this is so perfect!!! Thank you!!! :thumbup:

Thanks, you all, for the compliments! Remember that Miriam gets credit for sharing this idea. I think my GS may be a little young to figure out how to fold it up, but we'll see. He's only 2 now, but eventually he'll get the hang of it. For a child who is a little older you could add velcro or a button at the sides to help them figure it out.

The main thing to know about this is that it's basically a rectangular quilt with handles in the middle of the two long sides. If you have one around that has the right shape, you might be able to add handles and voila! If you want little roads and such, there's more involved. Rather than a panel, you could create a patchwork or applique road design. If anyone makes one, I hope you will post the pictures on this site and add a link here.

Miriam, I love your signature verse!

Sew very cute!

That is so cute and what a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing.

Fun quilt! Your grandson will love it! :)

Darling!! Neat idea.

These will make real nice Christmas presents

Very very cute!

That's so fun and cute! He will so love it!

That is so cute! Love the frog....

This is so adorable!!

Good idea. Thanks.

Love it. BrendaK

Very cute and the backing fabric is just as cute. A great idea.

wonderful play mat for tummy time!