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    I-spy Baby Quilt

    Last Modified: April 28, 2012 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 42 Comments

    We had a new baby in our extended family which means time for a new baby quilt.
    (Pattern available here.)

    This new little guy has a big sister, so I thought I would send them an i-spy quilt to give big sister something to distract entertain her as well. (I am experienced with the reaction of older siblings to new babies. Distraction is a good thing.)

    In keeping with my "no-more-hoarding" mentality that I mentioned in the Reunion quilt post, I even broke out the American Jane stash for the back and borders. I know. Shocking right? But you are so proud. I can feel it.  The 'i-spy' blocks (squares with the novelty prints) came from the i-spy charm packs in my etsy shop. (EDIT: They are sold out! So sorry.) The offset blocks are Essex linen/cotton blend. I love the contrasting texture. You can find it here.

    Speaking of American Jane, a little doll quilt for big sister to take care of her own babies. The novelty blocks from this quilt are from a collection called Look and Learn and is a few years old. Again, part of the stash.

    In other exciting news, I got my braces off! Yeehaw!! Even though I tried to tell myself the braces made my lips look full like Angelina Jolie's, in reality it was more of a Jar Jar Binks look.  Yesterday I passed some chocolate covered cinnamon bears in the store and thought, sadly, "Those look good, but I can't have them." And then I realized, "YES I CAN!" So I bought a ton. Happy day.

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    Comments

    1. Leslie

      April 28, 2012 at 9:43 am

      braces off....congrats!!! i love these quilts. the i spy has such a simple sweet quality to it. and you can never go wrong with american jane anything.

      Reply
    2. Mary on Lake Pulaski

      April 28, 2012 at 10:07 am

      Cute quilts...I have a doll quilt on the to do list and love what you did!

      Reply
    3. Kati from Kati's Quilting

      April 28, 2012 at 10:10 am

      What a lucky baby to receive a quilt like that! And even luckier sister to get a present for her AND her doll! Your teeth look really nice, it was worth wearing the braces, wasn't it? 🙂 Enjoy your cinnamon bears!

      Reply
    4. notes of sincerity

      April 28, 2012 at 10:11 am

      Super cute Amy!! And yay for your beautiful smile and chocolate covered cinnamon bears!!

      Reply
    5. Anne

      April 28, 2012 at 10:13 am

      Adorable quilts, and great smile! Congrats on getting your braces off, looks like they were more than worth the trouble, pain and irritation!

      Reply
    6. Gingersnaps Quilts

      April 28, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Beautiful quilts! Just FYI, wear your retainers!! I had braces in high school and did not wear them so now at 32 I am getting braces AGAIN!! If only I could go back... lol

      Reply
    7. vintage grey

      April 28, 2012 at 10:22 am

      What a beautiful quilt!! Love all the fabrics!! You have a beautiful smile! Congrats!! 😉 xo Heather

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    8. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

      April 28, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Congrats on you're braces! Those quilts are amazing-and it was great getting to meet you at snap!

      Reply
    9. heartsease54

      April 28, 2012 at 12:33 pm

      These are really cute, what a great idea for a doll quilt for the big sister too.

      Reply
    10. * SIMPLE SEQUINS *

      April 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      These quilts look like the antique ones I have that my great-grandmother made, circa 1919. Good job (oh, i'm new to your followers) ~ Renae

      Reply
    11. Katy Cameron

      April 28, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Great idea to do matching quilts, hopefully it will distract big sis sufficiently! Enjoy your brace-free time and your chocolate covered cinnamon bears!

      Reply
    12. Cheryl

      April 28, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Those quilts are stinkin' cute!!!!! Yippppeee for getting your braces off. Such a good feeling! Off to check out your Etsy shop!

      Reply
    13. Leila

      April 28, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      Beautiful quilts! I bought an eye spy charm pack from you probably two years ago and have been adding to it since. I didn't know what I was going to do with them because we were done having kids and I loved the charms too much to give to anyone else. But low and behold we are expecting again (don't you love surprises!?!) and I am going to use the charms for the baby's blanket. I

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    14. dolores

      April 28, 2012 at 1:46 pm

      Awwww....aren&#39;t you a sweet Auntie?!:) I would expect nothing less from you!!:)<br /><br />Hmmmm...your teeth do look lovely but I seriously can&#39;t remember them being crooked...you had and have a beautiful smile!:)

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    15. Becky

      April 28, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      The baby quilts turned out so cute! And LOVED that feeling when the braces no longer needed to be worn. Such a good reason to smile more!

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    16. Nedra

      April 28, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      Happy New Smile! Beautiful!

      Reply
    17. Terri Morse

      April 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Congrats on going braceless! You look wonderful. Your new quilt is so cute. I&#39;m about 4 blocks away from having enough blocks for the rainbow quilt 🙂 -Terri

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    18. Sherri

      April 28, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      Congrats on getting your braces off! And the I-Spy quilt...love it! I got your blocks today...so amazing!!! Love them! Did you make it women&#39;s conference this week, too?!

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    19. Michelle

      April 28, 2012 at 6:57 pm

      That&#39;s a great layout for an I-spy!

      Reply
    20. quilt happy

      April 28, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      love those quilts

      Reply
    21. Nicole

      April 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      Cute quilts! You are so right that big sis needs to have a quilt of her own and one for her dolls! And congrats on your new found freedom to eat whatever you want! Enjoy:)

      Reply
    22. lifeinredshoes

      April 28, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      That lucky family of yours 🙂 And no more braces, now that&#39;s cause for celebration!

      Reply
    23. Shop Girl

      April 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Congrats to you! I loved you with your braces. Don&#39;t your teeth feel all big and smooth now? A beautiful smile for a very beautiful person. Flash those pearly whites every chance you get!

      Reply
    24. Lucy @ Charm About You

      April 29, 2012 at 4:04 am

      Gorgeous quilts! The doll one is adorable too, what fantastic prints! Have fun eating the bears 🙂

      Reply
    25. Debby

      April 29, 2012 at 5:14 am

      Sweet, sweet quilts gonna be a Happy Mama and big sister when they open this gift!!

      Reply
    26. higglepea home ed

      April 29, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      Your work is inspiring, love your blog and so have nominated you for the versatile Blogger award. x

      Reply
    27. Live a Colorful Life

      April 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Wow--big things happening in your life. First you break into your AJ stash (and I know how precious that is to you) AND you get braces off. Yeehaw indeed!

      Reply
    28. CathyK

      April 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      I just love the quilts! How fun! Congrats on getting the braces off. I remember that feeling very well. Your smile looks great! See,it was worth it!

      Reply
    29. chris

      April 29, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      Hooray for no more braces! I had mine from age 11 to 17...so not fun. The new quilts are such sweet gifts.

      Reply
    30. CitricSugar

      April 29, 2012 at 10:16 pm

      Congrats on the new babe in the family and more importantly, here&#39;s to caramel apples being BACK on the menu! First thing I had was toffee. A lot of toffee. 🙂

      Reply
    31. felicity

      April 30, 2012 at 12:08 am

      Oh happy day! The quilts are gorgeous and so are your chompers. Yay for no more braces! Now go have some popcorn and gum. And corn on the cob!

      Reply
    32. Thimbleanna

      April 30, 2012 at 7:00 am

      Yipee!!!! No more braces -- you&#39;re such a cutie! Love that I Spy quilt too -- those are the best kinds of quilts for kids!

      Reply
    33. Carla

      April 30, 2012 at 7:29 am

      You are beautiful. Love your little quilts too : )

      Reply
    34. Miss Maman

      April 30, 2012 at 11:15 am

      I just discovered your blog and so glad I did! I&#39;m a beginner quilter - still working on my first for my daughter. Beautiful quilt! I have a feeling your blog will be a resource for me.

      Reply
    35. bethanndodd

      April 30, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      What a great gift for baby and big sister 🙂 I just started cutting some squares for an I Spy of our own...can&#39;t wait to get it all pieced together. Love your new smile! Smiles~Beth

      Reply
    36. Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNight

      April 30, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      I am loving both of these quilts! I especially love the little dolly quilt. So darling! Your teeth look great! 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
    37. Gailanne

      April 30, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      You are so dang cute, the quilts too!

      Reply
    38. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny

      April 30, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      Yay for getting braces off 🙂 And beautiful quilts, Amy. Especially like the doll quilt... too cute!

      Reply
    39. The Sewing Chick

      May 02, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      Hey Amy, I really enjoy your sense of humor! The baby quilt is so cute and how sweet to make a dolly quilt for the big sister 🙂

      Reply
    40. Lindsey

      May 04, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      HOLD THE PHONES.<br /><br />Chocolate covered cinnamon bears?<br /><br />*dies*

      Reply

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