Simple motifs for childrens' quilts.
 

This is my version of an "I Spy" quilt.
I always like to include animals or symbols in the quilting of children's quilts. I use a very easy method I thought I'd pass on. I know some of you use this too.
After copying a "cartoon" from a comic book, or the internet or free hand, I needle punch it into parchment on my machine without thread. I pin this to the quilt where I want it to appear. Stitch with thread right over the dotted line, backtracking where necessary. Carefully tear away the paper. Any residual can be tweezered away or the last bits will come out in the wash.
I placed 40 animals in my Grandniece's quilt so she can play "I Spy" everytime she goes to bed.
MaryKatherine

What a cute idea! I may do this on a quilt for my cousin's son.Thank you for sharing this with us. :thumbup:

I just finished piecing a baby quilt -- and i'm kinda ashamed to say it - but i'm stealing this idea today !!! Please don't call the quilt police on me !!! Thanks for such a great clever idea at just the perfect time !!! Thank you - thank you !!!

Great idea! I'm working on an I Spy quilt right now and I think I will give this a shot. Thanks so much for the tip. I need all the help I can get. :)

very clever.... thanks for sharing that tip

Now who would have ever thought of that...smart you that's who! What a great idea!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!!

Diannia

What a fabulous idea! It's not everyday that a technique comes up that is so logical and easy to accomplish with tremendously excellent results! In other words: I think I can really do this without complication! Thank you MaryKatherine!!!

what a cute idea!

Great idea. Very nice quilt. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try it.

I just may steal this idea, as well! Brilliant! :thumbup: