This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Although I still have another small something prepared for the end of school, I wanted to show my daughter's kindergarten teacher how much we appreciate all she does. I've volunteered a few times and let me tell you that a room full of 5 year olds - even at their best behaved (lol) - is a ridiculous amount of work! I'm exhausted after an hour, so I don't know how she does it day in and day out.
I've never tried a Noodlehead pattern before but have heard nothing but rave reviews. Before I dive into the Super Tote, I purchased the much praised Divided Basket pattern in the hopes of making a fabric basket that I could stuff with lots of extra school supplies and goodies. I pulled all my fabrics and cut out pattern pieces on Monday with the goal of finishing by Thursday at the latest. Within 24 hours, I had a finished basket!
This pattern is awesome! I had a blast using some novelty cursive fabric as well as a dash of dictionary print for the divider in the middle. I even managed to sneak in a label :)
I had so much fun making this that I'll definitely be making more. And just about everything that I bought (except for the sidewalk chalk) fit inside no problem!
On a little side note, I finally caved in to peer pressure and hopped onto Instagram. I'm instantly hooked - I still love checking everyone's blogs, but it's fun to see projects in progress and bits of everyone's personal lives and kids. If you're on there, come and find me @simplesewendipity!
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This turned out so great! And will it be loved and appreciated and used! Take it from a retired teacher...
ReplyDeleteThat basket is so perfect for a teacher! The cursive print is so cute! I'm on IG now too @quiltsnkids
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! You did a great job with that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift! I am green with envy (we don't have anything like Teacher Appreciation week here in NZ. Our school year ends at Xmas so we teachers might get some small gifts then from a few pupils/parents. If we're lucky one of us at school might notice that World Teacher Day is happening and we have a shared morning tea, but certainly not a week of it.) You are very generous, I am sure your teacher will be thrilled. Of course, we don't do the job for gifts, working with the kids is the gift!
ReplyDeleteI love the themed fabric choices for your tote. Now I am inspired to check out that pattern! Great gift!
ReplyDeleteWay cute!!! I just finished making some divided baskets myself! One was a gift to our kindergarten teacher as well. I totally get what your saying - how do they manage all those kids!!! haha. Great basket - love the cursive print!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute basket! I'm sure the teacher will love it.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love the fabric you used...perfect gift for a loved teacher!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect gift! I am sure she will be thrilled. Good job!
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