I wanted to share with you a little I Spy quilt I finished this week. This quilt will be one of many donated by my local Irish Patchwork Society branch to the pediatric ward in the local hospital. This is a simple charm quilt made from charms I received in Jennifer's I Spy charm swap, alternated with Kona White charms.
As I don't know if this will go home with a little girl or boy, I tried to stay gender neutral in my colors and choice of prints. You'll find a mix of woodland creatures, pigs, bugs, fish, dogs, sheep, campers, birds, turtles, cars and robots...a little something for everyone.
The border is a happy green filled with woodland critters like hedgies, foxes and a squirrel or two.
The back is a dotty white on a blue background mixed with Wellington boots, both from the shop (here and here). It's quilted in a grid pattern 1/2 inch on either side of each seam, creating a grid pattern. Thankfully there were no massive wrinkles on this back!
Our quilts will be handed over to the hospital in May. I hope it keeps a little gal/fella warm during their hospital stay and lifts their spirits if they're feeling down.
Made For - Donation to Galway University Hospital
Fabric - All 100% cotton charm squares with Kona White background, Kona Papaya binding, Dot to Dot backing with Jack & Jenny Wellies
Thread - Pieced and quilted with Aurifil 50 wt in 2600.
Batting - 100% cotton Simply Cotton
Size - Approximately 35x35 inches
Quilting - 1/2 inch on either side of the seams, creating a grid pattern
Pattern - made it up as I went along
15 comments:
Well I love me some happy green. It's a perfect quilt for either a boy or a girl - great finish C.
yayy!! that remind me.. i need to use mine! So cute!
What a sweet quilt- perfect for either girl or boy!
brilliant quilt. hope it will find happy home!
Perfect xxx
What a pretty quilt for a little boy or girl!
Just PERFECT!! xx
So cute C! My daughter still loves her eye spy quilt and she's 11! Jxo
I'm sure it will take a childs mind off it's problems and give them something else to think about. That's the best part of I SPY quilts. Great job.
I'm sure it will take a childs mind off it's problems and give them something else to think about. That's the best part of I SPY quilts. Great job.
I love I Spy quilts, and yours is especially cute! Those Wellington boots on the back really make for a nice finish.
Some cute little chaps in there! Bound to make someone feel better..
Perfect to keep a little one occupied :o)
still got mine better get them out and use them ............yours is gorgeous :))
Lovely! I am starting my first "Blanket with Love" tomorrow - they are for babies "born asleep"!
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