One Bag, Two Blocks : :

On Tuesday I finished up one of three bag plans I have for the kids, specifically to carry around their new notebook and pencil sets. I'm really happy with how it turned out, except for one little big problem -- my measurement were off, whoops! I wrote out some quick dimensions before beginning, based on the size of their books and supplies. I added to that an allowance for boxing out the bottom corners, and I completely forgot to add in the allowance I would need for sewing the front and back pieces of the bags together. It is exactly 1/2" too small in it's width. The sketchbooks still fit, but much to snug to make them the easy bags I had envisioned. Good news, it does fit the Kindles perfectly and will no doubt be useful in other ways, but still....grrr!

After that it was nice to move onto making some blocks for Quilts For Boston. I made two so far. This first one is simple and although I improvised, I think it will fit in with traditional style quilt blocks.



The second is very improv, which is my absolute favorite thing to do! It's so fun and free!



Spending yesterday stitching up these blocks was both enjoyable and comforting. I'm grateful to have had this chance to help, a huge thanks to the BMQG!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for a new Friday Fabric Giveaway!!

♥,  Maureen