Friday, May 9, 2014

For An Awesome Teacher...


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!

Linking up:
Fresh Poppy Design

9 comments:

  1. This turned out so great! And will it be loved and appreciated and used! Take it from a retired teacher...

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  2. That basket is so perfect for a teacher! The cursive print is so cute! I'm on IG now too @quiltsnkids

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  3. Looks awesome! You did a great job with that.

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  4. What 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!

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  5. I love the themed fabric choices for your tote. Now I am inspired to check out that pattern! Great gift!

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  6. Way 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!

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  7. What a cute basket! I'm sure the teacher will love it.

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  8. How fun! Love the fabric you used...perfect gift for a loved teacher!

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  9. What a perfect gift! I am sure she will be thrilled. Good job!

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