While most of my I Spy obsession has gone into 5” squares, I
cut a 2 ½ inch strip when I have just a little bit of leftover. I’ve done a few Jelly Roll Race quilts with
these leftover bits, but I’ve been looking for other options. I saw a jelly roll quilt on display at one of
my local quilt shops, and I sketched out a variation that I thought would work
out for I Spy strips.
This is what I ended up with. The solids are Kona Pond and Kona Pool. (That
they are both water-related words was just a fun coincidence!) This is an instance where I liked what was in
my head better than what I produced, but I’m hoping it will make some kid
happy.
As a side note, I took this project with me in the piecing
stages to a recent Project Linus meeting. There was a new participant there that night who had her 2 daughters
with her—about to enter 1st and 5th grades (I think). The girls, Samantha and Summer, came over to
watch what I was doing and I had them tell me which strip to add next, so much
of the order was decided by them.
This was on my Q3 list for the Finish Along hosted by
Adrianne. Original project name was “2 ½
inch strip I Spy Quilt.” Original goal list here.
Wow. Love the idea of an Eye Spy Strip Quilt. I've begun an Eye Spy Quilt but I've put it aside for a bit. It uses charms and I've just gotten tired of collecting the right fabrics! I need to get back to it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely quilt and a great way to use up some leftover bits too. I'm visiting as a member of the official 2015 Finish-Along cheerleading squad.
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