Kelle Boyd of AnnKelle left a comment on my blog post about my elephants about a month ago. I love her fabrics and stationery so I responded to tell her that I should make some elephants using her fabrics too. Through some emailing and her generous gift of a 1/2 yard of metro market apples fabric, we decided to try some teacher gifts instead. Perfect for this time of year!
I was sketching and trying to think of a new idea for my teacher gifts. I always want to give them something useful but also special. I kept coming back to making notebook slipcovers over and over again and I figured that must be the right choice. Everyone needs a notebook, right? And this adorable fabric, combined with onasburg, was a great fit.
I made a simple apple applique based on Kelle's apple shape. I made a copy for you to download free!
The apple notebooks are for Anne's 2 preschool teachers. They are wonderful, kind & intelligent ladies. The "Miss Nasser" notebook is for Elsie's 1st grade teacher. Elsie adores her and she has been a great influence on her this year. I had her write "Miss Nasser" and then I embroidered her writing with a hoop before I did the interfacing, etc. I tried to get Elsie to do the embroidery but she got all frustrated and I figured it wasn't worth the battle, so I did it myself. Oh well, but it still turned out cute and has a little 6 year personal touch!
I love the buttons on these. The pattern calls for a velcro flap but since these are for adults, I chose the loop and button closure which adds an extra cute detail.
The apple notebooks are fairly thick and because of this I added about .75" extra width when I created my measurements. This extra fabric made them close more easily.
Isn't this fabric the best? Thanks Kelle! I know the teacher's will enjoy their gifts. What are you making this year? If you want to try making the notebook slipcover, I have a coupon for you until the end of May. Just type in the coupon code TEACHER to get 40% off the notebook slipcover this month!
This is a terrific idea! I always felt teachers required more appreciation than they always get. They put so much of themselves into their work, and leave a real impression on our children.
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Posted by: Cicktail Dresses | July 28, 2011 at 08:43 PM
I just love these. I'm going to pop over and order the pattern! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Zane | May 23, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Great apple applique, especially with that fabric. I also like the little red flower button for the closure.
Posted by: Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life | May 16, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Really sweet and great idea. The applique apple is perfectly done.
Posted by: nanette | May 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I love them! I have made covered notebooks for myself before but as a teachers gift they are awesome!
Posted by: arianwen | May 9, 2011 at 02:55 PM
I especially liked the embroidered name. Any teacher would be thrilled to have one of these!
Posted by: Linda | May 8, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Aww, wow. Those are just adorable. I was a preschool teacher and one of those would have made my day!
Posted by: Laura W. | May 7, 2011 at 01:59 PM
I was just thinking about my teachers gifts this year. These are gorgeous and useful.
Posted by: madebymum | May 7, 2011 at 03:11 AM
These are just so adorable and fun!! I love the fabric, it's just teacher perfect!!
Posted by: Jeannie | May 6, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Your girls are going to be very popular with their teachers!! Great job :)
Posted by: Vanessa | May 6, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Love them! They really are awesome! Good job! :)
Posted by: Anie | May 6, 2011 at 02:28 PM
SO cute!!!! Love these so much!!! The fabric is perfect and your stitching is perfect!
Posted by: amy dunn | May 6, 2011 at 01:23 PM