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Pink Chalk Note Taker in Amy Butler Daisy Chain

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 wonderful Note Taker!

Comments

Kathi D said…
I have that pattern but haven't made one yet--I'm glad, because now I have your preview, thanks!
January 29, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Kathy - Pink Chalk Studio said…
Fabulous! LOVE the piecing on the exterior. I need to make a new one for myself, I keep giving them all away.
January 29, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Leah said…
Oooh I love this one, I'II have to take a look.
February 1, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Anna O'Reilly said…
Love it! I really love all your sewing creations.

Anna
at All Things Creative
June 3, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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