I spy quilt

I happen to be looking at the Fat Quarter Shop facebook page, and found a comment posted from  heartathomemama about an I Spy quilt block swap.

from Obsessively stiching

An I spy quilt has lots of different squares depicting things the kids can search for and find in the quilt, like the one above.

I think I love the idea of an I spy quilt for my kids, and also maybe as a gift? I have already started my Christmas list and projects, and this could easily be added and finished by Christmas.

 I just started using my sewing machine after a 5 year break, so I don't have a stash to pull from. To pull off a quilt like this, I would have to buy a collection of I spy fabrics, buy each fabric (that sounds like an expensive prospect) or join this swap. I'm leaning toward the swap, but right now I fell like I have a lot of projects going on and have purchased fabric and scrapbook supplies that have yet to be used. I did, however, take a look at some fabric online, since I have so little time to get out and shop. The Fat Quarter shop had a few selection in the 50% off section that would work, and after postage, it would still be a deal for enough fabric for two small quilts.

Oh maybe I should just do it!

Edited to add: I did sign up! In fact, I signed up twice, so it looks like someone will get a quilt for Christmas! So stay tuned, I'm sure you will see my progress in future posts!