Mini I Spy Quilts
Mar 4th, 2008 by Marie
I have finished my Mini I Spy quilts and love them. I love that these quilts are easy for my kids to hold and carry around. My daughter has been sleeping with hers, she loves all the girly fabric. (This is a mini version of this I Spy Quilt.)
Each quilt has 30 squares of fabric, 2 of each kind for matching. Each square is 4×4 inches once sewn, (I used a 1/4 inch seam allowance, so I had 4 1/2 inch squares to start.) Some of the fabric is flannel and some cotton, either is fine for me.
For the back, I used a fun flannel animal pattern. It came in purple for my girl quilt and green for my boy quilt. We use the back side for even more I Spy fun searching for certain animals too.
The batting is a thin cotton batting. Then I pinned all three parts together laying it on the floor, it’s small and wasn’t not hard to do. Then I tied it together with Embroidery floss doubled up. For the binding, I used Double Bias tape and sewed around the whole thing with a zigzag stitch from my machine.
These were super easy and fun. If you come across fabric on sale (I collect this kind of stuff all the time) or just happen to have some fun fabric laying around, I highly suggest making one of these for a child!
These turned out great! In fact, my little boy was sitting on my lap while I was reading it and he said, “I was a little one like that!” (I made him a big one for Christmas!)
Oh, I love these! I love the size. It is perfect for snuggling!
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Awesome idea!! These would be perfect for church!!
Those are so cute! My friends and family are making I spy quilts, too. For ours each person makes 30 squares of the same fabric then we are going to trade them up and all get 30 different squares. I am excited to see how they turn out. Hopefully as cute and fun as yours!
So cute! Carson would love the one with Cars! I have never made a quilt, but this sure makes me want to try!
How I wish I could quilt - oh yeah - even sew for that matter! My grandma was an amazing seamstress, but I never learned how. To crochet, knit, needlepoint - yes, but never to sew. Not that I think it’s too late - I just have a lot of other things going on and am probably too lazy to try something new! :) Someday, right!
Great idea. I’ve never heard of them before. Great for a long car ride I would imagine!
Meagan - I think you should try this quilt. It is a great one to start with and super fun for the kids.
Shannon - If you are already knitting, I think that you could go for sewing too. THis quilt is too easy. Someday!!
I absolutely LOVE this idea! Thanks!
I just have to say I’m delighted to see another quilter do an I Spy quilt that has TWO of each fabric! I always thought these quilts were made to have the child find and match fabric squares, but rarely do I see anyone do it this way anymore. I’ve also made these “snuggle” sized quilts for my grandson and he loves them. Nice job - lucky kids!
…..great idea! Love it!
Oh this is terrific–thank you for sharing–and something I can make for both son and daughter
i wish i could sew
Love the idea…I’m off now, to make some!! : )
Thank You!!
I love this idea. I’ve been looking for a smaller quilt project that will use the fabric I have been hoard. I am psyched to have just discovered your site…lots of great ideas I am eager to try!
This is the cutest idea! Thank you so much for sharing! I love your website!
This is my next shower gift! So fun! I imagine it would be great for in the car.