Nana's Gift

[windwillow]

I just ran across these photos of a quilt I made my granddaughter for her birthday. She lays on her bed and talks to the different animal/insects as she falls to sleep.

[artsiegirl]

That is gorgeous! I love how you did the magnifying glasses with the animals and insects inside them. Incredibly creative! I'm not a quilter (I don't have near enough patience:eek: ) so I admire all of you that do. Thanks for sharing!

[StitchinGrandma]

That's really great. Are those are all different fabrics with bugs that you used? How cool.

[tflosses4u]

Absolutely gorgeous! Truly a work of labor and love!!:love: My grandmother in Vidalia, GA has always made quilts for us growing up... I truly appreciate them now more than ever...We are going to see her in march and i was hoping she could show me a few things about quilting while we're there...is that possible or am i dreaming way too much!?

[Sew So Happy]

That is so beautiful! You have made an heirloom for your granddaughter to cherish forever. I wish I knew how to quilt! I have never seen that pattern you used.

[nanamcd]

You are awesome! What a beautiful quilt, absolutely exploding with colors and patterns. I adore the border, and the magnifying glass and critter theme is adorable. I can see why your little gal is loving it, and I'm sure she will treasure it all her life. Way to go, Nana!!

[craftmama]

what a cute idea for a quilt. I just finished a double wedding ring for my DD. Boy did it take time. might have to keep the bug idea in the back of my mind for a future quilt.

[anpola]

What a wonderful and colorful quilt! A keepsake for sure! How long did it take to make?

[just_teachin]

That is so awesome! I *love* the magnifying glasses! How clever!

[Nickel]

I agree How cleaver.. I really like the idea....

[fun2sew]

SEW COLORFULL!
SEW MANY COLORS

Awesome job!

THANKS for sharing!

[Becca]

Love the quilt!!! I have never seen a "maginfying glass" one. I have seen the "Bugs in a jar" quilt. This is very cute and loveable. Thank you for sharing!!!

[windwillow]

The pattern "I Spy" came from the Better Homes and Gardens Quilts and More Summer 2006, Oh, the piano key border was just something I made up to go on the quilt. Some of the py glases have flipflops, kittens, birds, hot air balloons, dogs, lions, butterflies, frogs, etc.... You can get creative and put clear plastic over the glass area, change it out to fish bowls and put little fish in the fish bowls.

[Cynelle]

I love it! I've been wanting to make an "I spy" quilt for my son. Your quilt label is really cute too.

[slg]

that is one work of love. I like the colors for a little one and it looks so fun!

[windwillow]

Yesterday my GD (almost 4) told me she wants a sewing machine so she can make a quilt like mine. That was one of the best compliments I have ever had. She said she would make me a quilt too! Grandchildren----got to love them.

[artsiegirl]

How exciting for you! What fun to get to teach your granddaughter to sew, and she is gorgeous by the way!

[mandi224]

That is so cute!!

[LottieJo]

Great Job! I'm sure she will love that quilt for many years.
Special quilts are a great comfort to all of us when we need something to hold on to. Love Jo

[The Hen]

What a fun quilt. As a fellow quilter, I know how many hours of tender loving care went into your creation. Thanks for giving the info on the pattern. I have a grandson that will love this quilt.

[Crab]

must be tedious work with lots of love. i like the colorful edges too.

[cheeky monkey]

Beautiful! I love I-spy quilts-makes me wish I was a quilter.

[mythreesons92]

very creative, the quilt looks great.

[DancesWithKids4]

What a neat idea, that would work great for little boys and girls!