Monday, April 3, 2017

April OMG Goal

 I already got a great start on my April OMG Goal. My goal for April is to get a bunch of handmade gifts done. First up are pencil pouches for my fifth graders. I work with kids for three years, so we are pretty bonded by the end of elementary school. I like to give them each a personalized gift--in the past, I have given book covers and little baskets. This year, I decided to make personalized pencil pouches. I asked each student for favorite colors and put their initials on them. I made 19 of them this weekend and I made 8 last weekend. I need to make two more--I need clarification on what initial to use and a color for the other one.
I am working on this mug rug for a gift for a friend. The pineapple is a 4x7 inch block. I am hand embroidering the quote right now and I hope to quilt and bind it this evening.

My other gifts I need to complete are nine tea towels for my school secretaries--Administrative Assistant's Day is Wednesday, April 26th. 

Well, I think that all these handmade gifts are plenty for my April OMG Goal. Check out what everyone else is working on here:

12 comments:

  1. The pencil cases are a great idea and I love the pineapple block.

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  2. Such a nice sentiment to go with the pineapple design.

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  3. You have been working hard to get all the pencil pouches done. That is a great effort!

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  4. Love the pineapple quote. I've bookmarked a pineapple block but haven't gotten to it yet.
    Pat

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  5. The pineapple mug rug is going to make a lovely gift. Please share a photo when it is finished.

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  6. Such lovely and thoughtful ideas! Especially the pineapple quote!

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  7. You have some fun goals this month! I've never heard the pineapple quote--I like it! The mug rug is going to be adorable.

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  8. Hi Tanya, I really love your pineapple block. What a great idea!

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  9. The pencil cases are wonderful and a greag idea for your students, love the pineapple block and saying.

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  10. I just love that quote - may have use it sometime! Is this a pattern or something you put together. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.

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  11. What a great gift for your students. And, that pineapple mug rug is fabulous -- the quote is so wonderful. I may have to borrow it from you. Here's to finishing your projects!

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  12. Awesome gifts! I like the pineapple! :)

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