Have to say this Note Taker has put a spring in my step! Half way through a school year, can be a tough time for any one who works in a school system. You begin the count days, hours and minutes until Spring Break or summer. I needed a boost! So on a snow day [In the South that means any day that has snow or ice in it.] I made this Note Taker designed by Pink Chalk Studios to match my Sew Spoiled Laptop sleeve and Heather Bailey designed Marlo Bloom bag . The pattern comes in two sizes small and large. This is the large size. It fits my 8.5"X11"note book, a small calendar, and my teacher planning booklet. I actually look forward to opening it up and planning for the next event. In this project it will help you if you read the instructions a few times before you beginning. Once I found out in the project where the flip part takes place. [Where you turn the Note Taker right side out.] I was able to make it very quickly. So if you need a pick me up, make yourself this wonder