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Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Beginnings of a Bento

Ahhhh... Fall Break...  finally.  We have been in school since August 4th, and teachers since July 29th, with only Labor Day to offer a brief respite from the craziness that comes with the start of the school year.  So after nine loooong weeks, to say I've been looking forward to this break is quite an understatement.

Since finishing Fishing at the Creek and delivering it to my principal (who loved it, by the way),  I've been working on turning this-


Into this-


A bento box quilt with shades of yellow and gray.  I've been collecting fabrics in these colors for awhile, and have finally gotten around to making it.  So far, I'm loving the way these super modern colors and graphic prints are working with the bento box pattern.  I can't wait to get these blocks mixed up and sewn back together.

I'm hosting the Memphis Area MQG meeting at my house tomorrow, and for this month, we're doing a sew-in.  Looks like I know what I'll be working on!


15 comments:

  1. Love these colors, and the pattern! Can't wait to see the finished quilt :)

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  2. this is the second time this week i have seen that color combo, just love it, might have to start collecting grey and yellow myself

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  3. I always think Bento quilts look so tricky but that's the block?! What a smart design! Can't wait to see this laid out. Such pretty warm grays and yellows.

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  4. Ooh, how pretty! I can't wait to see how this one stitches up! It's already beautiful. Those soft grays and yellows are fabulous.

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  5. Very cool! I love guild sewing days. They are the most fun. :)

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  6. Ooooohh...Aaaaahh...I do love this combo! Seems so sophisticated. Can't wait to see it all together.

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  7. Lovely colour palette Kelly! Can already tell this one's going to be fantastic!

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  8. I am in love with that gorgeous fabrics you gathered. It's going to be a great quilt what ever the way you'll compound it. I'll be happy to see it !

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  9. I love that colour combination. Your quilt is going to be stunning. Have fun at the sew-in! :-)

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  10. I've been collecting fabrics in these colors too... love them together and your blocks look great!

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  11. Oooooh, I love those colours! I have a little hoard of my own.
    Can't wait to see your Bento box quilt!

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  12. Log cabin is one of my favorite patterns - all versions of it - and using grey and yellow is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing it all put together!

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  13. I love bento box quilts! In fact, I'm thinking of using the pattern for a quilt guild challenge. Can't wait to see more of yours.

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  14. I just finished a Bento Box in grey and yellow! great minds think alike!

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  15. That is a lovely pull for the Bento pattern, Kelly. We all know we won't have to wait long before we get to see more!

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