What is an I-Spy quilt? Just like the I-Spy books except made with fabric! The quilt is made up of fussy-cut fabrics, usually children’s prints or other types of novelty fabrics with motifs that depict objects the child can “spy” when looking at the quilt. Take turns spotting something in the quilt, maybe “I spy, with my little eye, a monkey” And then the first person to point out the monkey on the quilt goes next. Lots of fun to be had!

So I’m organizing an I-Spy Fabric Swap to spread the I-Spy quilting obsession, share your wonderful fabrics, and get new fabric prints in return.

Ground Rules:

• Mail 200 squares to me by April 30th. Get 200 squares back, all different, by May 15th.

Nuts & Bolts:

• The first 20 people to comment are in.
• Cut 20 4″ squares out of each of 10 different novelty print fabrics for a total of 200 squares.
• Mail squares to me by April 30th. Live outside the U.S.? Please mail your fabrics to me a little earlier.
• You will receive 200 different 4″ novelty squares. Packages will be sent by May 15th.

Extras:

• Try hard to search for unusual prints. Fabric not available at chain stores will help avoid duplicates.
• Check out the novelty fabric sections for fabric with objects on it, not just prints.
• A 1/4-yard cut or fat quarter will get you 20 4″ squares.
• Stay away from “licensed” or “team” prints: No Disney, Sponge Bob, John Deere, Green Bay Packers, etc.
• Keep in mind the finished size is a 3.5” square. Make sure you can see the objects clearly in that area.

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