My girlie asked for a "cover" to wrap her bear in. You see Berry ("spelled like the berry in strawberry, mama - and not like the beary in brown bear.") doesn't have pajamas and is cold at night. How could this mama possibly say no to keeping sweet Berry warm?
So we picked some fabric, cut it into strips, and pieced together a cover.
Even the kitty likes how it turned out.
This design is so simple and super quick to sew because it is pieced randomly and none of the points match. I'll be back in the next couple days with some quick instructions on how to make one of these random brick pattern quilts.
The best part about this cover is that it also doubles as a super hero cape!
My husband was home today because he will be working all weekend and we spent a few minutes cleaning up the garden and "picking" our lunch. This is our lunch at 11:45 am.
Lunch at 11:50 am.
Lunch at 12 noon.
(Arugula sauteed with olive oil and garlic served over leftover quinoa and corn.)
Hope you find some quick, easy and satisfying projects today!
Every kid needs a superhero's cape at some point. You're very obliging.
Posted by: Jodi | May 21, 2010 at 05:14 AM
Love the quilt; it reminds me of one I made when I was twelve or so (of course yours is MUCH nicer). I think I need to just jump in again to sewing. I've been thinking about it long enough. Thanks for all your inspiring projects!!
Posted by: Rose | May 21, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Love the wrap for Berry, and of course, the fabrics are just wonderful. Our lettuce is coming along slowly--I check it every day in hopes that I can start harvesting (although I did break off some spinach leaves to go on my pizza last week!). Happy weekend!
Posted by: Meg Evans | May 21, 2010 at 08:32 AM
okay, that is so my type of sewing project! love it. and your lunch = yum too! did you use your rice cooker? The one my mom gave me is awesome - it has a steamer on top. anyhow. have a great weekend : )
Posted by: Denise | May 21, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Denise, I did use the rice cooker and I also used half water and half chicken stock to cook it in. Thanks so much for the tip - can't believe i never thought of using stock because it makes it so much tastier!
Posted by: larissa | May 21, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Such a great little quilt.
Posted by: Mary-- The Yellow Door Paperie | May 21, 2010 at 10:38 AM
What a cute blanket! We're enjoying our very first garden harvests here too.
Posted by: christina | May 21, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Your daughter and her sweet Berry are just the cutest ever! Love Berry's new blankie :)
Posted by: Stephanie | May 21, 2010 at 07:17 PM
My third child is The Girl's Teddy. He is very loved. Very loved indeed. He would appreciate a quilt I think...
And your lunch looks much better than the one I had. ;)
Posted by: dani@little fists | May 21, 2010 at 09:21 PM
I love the little cat fabric : )
Your lunch looks incredible!
Happy weekend!
Posted by: gardenmama | May 21, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Hi Larissa,
Your quilt is wonderful and something I have to do for my son's baby doll.
Also, your lunch is mouthwatering delicious!
We will be picking our first lettuce this week and I can't wait.
Posted by: Tonya | May 22, 2010 at 09:38 AM
A mother who makes a quilt for Berry is a wonderful mom indeed :)
Posted by: Karen | May 22, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Fun cover and yummy lunch, what a good day!
Posted by: Audra | May 22, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Oh, so cute! What a lucky girl -- and bear. My daughter had a Berry Bear, too :)
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | May 22, 2010 at 04:20 PM
I love the bright colors in your girlie's little quilt! my kids ask me on a daily basis to sew them something - it's hard to say "no." Today my oldest requested "wolf ears." hmmmmm...suggestions? I'm thinking a headband with maybe some felt?
Posted by: alyssa spring | May 23, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Oh larissa! I want to be Berry. So darn pretty.
I love your taste in colors and combinations.
Arugala, that looks so yum!
Posted by: Adirondack Mama | May 24, 2010 at 07:13 AM
that kitty cat fabric is so cute. You're such a good mama making a quilt for your little girl and her bear. I love that you don't have to match corners for this one! brilliant.
Posted by: Lisa Q | May 24, 2010 at 08:10 AM
how wonderful that Abigail doesn't have to go to a traditional store to buy a blanket for Berry. she can simply go to the creative store of mom! looks like you're living well.
Posted by: kristyn | May 24, 2010 at 11:54 AM
You know I am going to make one of these for the boys. I have never made them a blanket for their stuffed animals, but the do love them so much, and this looks wonderfully simple. Thank you for sharing this, and I am excited for your write up
Posted by: Heather | May 24, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Love that little cover. It is so cute.
Your lunch looks very yummy!!
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | May 24, 2010 at 06:36 PM
oh, those "covers" look like a much more doable project than the "covers" charlie has asked for. (i think i bit off more than i can chew!)
it is adorable.... and so is your girlie!!
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