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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!


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15 comments:

  1. Lauren DeelOctober 5, 2013 at 4:56 PM

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

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  2. ConniOctober 5, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    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. Laura C @ littleandlotsOctober 5, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    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. Mary MarcotteOctober 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    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. Susan at TheBoredZombie.comOctober 5, 2013 at 9:59 PM

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

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  6. VickiOctober 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM

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

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  7. nicoleOctober 5, 2013 at 11:19 PM

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

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  8. MarieOctober 6, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    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. IzzyOctober 6, 2013 at 7:01 AM

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

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  10. Deb@asimplelifequiltsOctober 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM

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

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  11. kimOctober 6, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    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. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    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. Sarah @ Georgia Girl QuiltsOctober 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    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. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM

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

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  15. Lorna McMahonOctober 6, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    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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