Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Errand day

I try to get all of my errands done on one day of the week so I can stay home the rest of the days.  I had to get Dad to sign his tax return yesterday so I did the errands too.

Last night I figured out the measurements for the Bento Box pattern when using a 2.5" strip instead of the 3" called for in the pattern.  I had some strips left over from the kits I cut for the last class so I used them up and made 9 blocks for a baby quilt.  It will be 36" square so I'll probably add a border.  I didn't get any more triangles cut for the zig zag yesterday so I'll get back to that today.

12 comments:

Unknown said...

The Bento Box is wonderful! Such a wonderful pattern to whip up! Looking forward to seeing more zig zag.

Julie Bagamary said...

What a wonderful block and use of your remnants.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

love the quilt. we are opposites - I need to get out almost every day or I go crazy staying at home all day - maybe it is because I feel more isolated living in the country? I don't know but also know that it is not safe to walk on this country road with no shoulder to speak of and lumber trucks going by now and then and stray wild dogs so go to a fitness center in town instead.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

hetty said...

I love your Bento Box! Cute kids fabrics!

Needled Mom said...

Your Bento Box looks fabulous! I hope you get a good chance for sewing today.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

I really like your take on the bento box quilt. They've always seemed sort of boring to me, but not this one!

Anonymous said...

Bento Box is so charming. Any mom will love to cuddle lil baby in it. Love the pattern.

Letter 'K' is as sweet. I had forgotten about your alphabet quilt. Always a treat to see it growing.

J~MT

sally in st. paul said...

There is a lucky baby out there- and the other nice thing is that the quilt is not "baby-ish". It will be suitable for the baby for several years.
sally in st. paul

Vivian said...

Cute fabrics. Such a practical use of leftover strips. The Bento Box is another on my endless list of "want to make" quilts.

Patty said...

I love the bento box with all the dots and bright colors, perfect for a baby quilt.

Cathi said...

What a great baby quilt -- lots of lovely bright colours, so cheerful!

Erika Mulvenna said...

That little quilt looks awesome! I love the op-art look with the little prints playing off each other.