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    Old 08-27-2015, 08:18 AM
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    Here is what I call my 'cheater I Spy' The original I spy was a hexagon with triangles around it. Kinda fussy to piece...And too many fabrics for my little mind to handle. I make mine with a square and two snowball corners. When I trim off the triangles underneath, I make HST out of them and then sew them together for a flying goose. Those are used in my border. Match game! I think I have used this 4 or 5 times. I make mine with 6 inch blocks, but the size is your choice. Here is a picture:
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    Old 08-28-2015, 05:06 AM
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    I echo what others have said: at least 2 repeats of blocks.
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    Old 08-28-2015, 05:19 AM
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    I just completed an I-spy, I-match quilt and had a match for each piece. I also included plain colors of all of the primary colors for learning colors, also.
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    Old 08-29-2015, 05:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by tesspug
    You can buy I spy cam squares on Ebay. I bought 100, some of the fabrics too thin, but most were good quality. I made bean bags to match some of the squares to add another game to play. Caught them playing this version of the game. One kid lay under the blanket while the other two threw the bean bags at him. They were all laughing like crazy.
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    Thanks for the suggestions and link. I didn't realize they had this available. :-)
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    Old 08-29-2015, 05:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by tesspug
    You can buy I spy cam squares on Ebay. I bought 100, some of the fabrics too thin, but most were good quality. I made bean bags to match some of the squares to add another game to play. Caught them playing this version of the game. One kid lay under the blanket while the other two threw the bean bags at him. They were all laughing like crazy.
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    This is my first "I Spy" quilt. Some of the squares are from the same yardage, but a different picture. **Like two different bugs, etc. It's fun to collect the fabrics too. Please share a picture of your quilt once it's done.
    How fun! Beautiful quilts. I am getting excited about getting started. I have to finish up my one block wonder and a wall hanging that are in the works yet. I've been kinda putting aside some of my fabrics that I am seeing good for this as I straighten up some. It's amazing what you see what you have when you are looking for something specific.
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    Old 08-29-2015, 05:48 AM
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    I like to make them with pairs for that age . You could also make another match game on the back if you're feeling ambitious!
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    Old 08-29-2015, 05:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by soccertxi
    Here is what I call my 'cheater I Spy' The original I spy was a hexagon with triangles around it. Kinda fussy to piece...And too many fabrics for my little mind to handle. I make mine with a square and two snowball corners. When I trim off the triangles underneath, I make HST out of them and then sew them together for a flying goose. Those are used in my border. Match game! I think I have used this 4 or 5 times. I make mine with 6 inch blocks, but the size is your choice. Here is a picture:
    Beautiful! Love your tip and like that you reused the cut piece in your border. I am a little gun shy of hexagons after doing a one block wonder-which I am almost finished with.
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