Wednesday, February 5, 2014

My I-SPY quilt is growing

On my design wall is an  I-SPY QUILT I started for our new grandson this past Fall. 

Thanks to the support of fellow bloggers Marianne at The Adventurous Quilter and Dona at Grateful 4 Quilting  my I-Spy WIP is growing:
I need about 75 more squares as I want to have five rows on each side of the heart.

And with little guy just smiling away as he sat grabbing at all of  Grandma's scraps,
 I was too distracted to even think of cutting any new 4 inch squares. 
My oldest daughter and I did have fun discussing what backing to use and sorting through scraps in search of more squares. (With no help from this little guy as you can see! LOL!)  BTW: She settled on using a red minky fabric for the backing of the quilt...oh how cuddly, soft that will be for this little cuddle bug of ours!
Don't you just love happy babies. His parents are naturals!
I can't wait to get sewing on this quilt...I miss them already.
But still smiling, grateful for their visit, 
"Grandma" Val:)

Check out more WIP at: Freshly Pieced Guest host Leigh
Also Connie at: Freemotion by the River 









39 comments:

  1. The quilt really inspires me to make something scrappy for V-day this year. It's our 20th Vday together.
    But that baby laughing!! I can just hear the chortles! That's the happiest picture I could have seen on this gray day of sleet.
    LeeAnna Paylor

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  2. Your love shows through in this post... and this WIP! A red minky will highlight the heart perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful pictures of your grandson. He's growing so big! What a handsome smile! Quite the charmer!

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    1. Thanks Lorna!!! And yah...red minky...what a great idea!!! I've never quilted minky...but I can't imagine it will be much different than flannel??? If there's something I need to know blog friends...do share! smile! V:)

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  3. I love the heart in the middle. He'll treasure this quilt from his Grandma Val for ever.

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    1. Thanks! And I think the red minky backing will really accent the heart!!!

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  4. Nothing better than a laughing, happy baby - he's adorable. The quilt is going to be so special...you know he's going to love it forever, Grandma...Happy Wednesday - happy sewing!

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    1. I'm taking extra care on the seams to make them a good 1/4 inch...so it can stand being dragged around!

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  5. That little guy is adorable and i can see his quilt will be right down his alley. I can't wait to see the finish.

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    1. My daughter and son in law are already talking about how they'll use it ALL the time!!! LOVE THAT!!!

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  6. The eye spy quilt is great but the grandbaby steals the show!

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  7. Love your quilt - such a cute recipient!
    I'll look through my I Spy collection and send you some squares - send me your snail mail address.
    Hugs

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  8. What a fabulous quilt. I love how the heart is growing! Mother and baby just seem to glow in that picture. Very special.
    valspierssews

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    1. I din't realize how much the heart grew till I prepared this post. My other daughter "took over" playing with the heart this weekend...and I sooo love her improvements...a bigger heart is better!!! My daughter is really enjoying becoming a mom!! YAH!! I'm so proud of her and our son in law!!! (I love that as the grandma we can just openly brag! LOL!!!)

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  9. What size are your "blocks"?
    Hugs

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  10. I love it! I did a little eye spy on the quilt myself. Your little guy is just so cute! They are so fun to sew for.
    Have fun.

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  11. Oh Val..what a happy grand son! Your I-Spy is coming along beautifully.

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  12. Love the idea of an eye-spy quilt. Guess I had better start now collecting squares as I can see it takes a lot.

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  13. CUTE. CUTE. CUTE. Both the quilt and the sweet little one !!
    There is a reason they call them GRAND babies ;)
    Rose

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  14. I think the red heart in the middle is genius! I agree with Three Sheep Studio's comment about the reason they call them GRAND babies! They are the best.

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  15. I have about twenty more squares cut for you :-) they'll be on their way soon!

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  16. Babies and quilting is a WONDERFUL thing!! and Sharing it across 3 generations!
    Love the I-Spy. Have yet to see one like yours!
    Happy quilting.

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  17. That is going to be so adorable! Even we Grownups would have fun looking at it!

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  18. I hope to make an I spy quilt SOME day! The heart in the center is very cute!

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  19. aw! what a sweet smile! I know you love cuddling with him, and I know he will love that quilt one day when he's old enough!

    Thanks for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  20. Que hermosos trabajos y que precioso bebe. Lindo blog
    Saludos desde Chile
    Maru
    http://lulurulitos.blogspot.com

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  21. Seeing this gets me ust that much more excited for the eye spy quilt! It will be so omuch fun as he grows up. :)

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  22. ...and the minky back will be perfect! Good pick!

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  23. I love how you added the heart into your quilt. He looks so happy as does your daughter. Way to go Grandma Val!

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  24. Oh wow! What a burst of colors...It looks quite magical. The heart in the center is such a great idea, so much love in that quilt.:)
    I can't wait to see it complete.

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)