I would have paid the 17.50 . then took off running , that is a cute caddie would you please tell me where to get the pattern . DottieBug

Thanks all. I'm not really making these to sell but to give away as gifts to friends who craft/ quilt. But since this person asked, I was willing to make her one in whatever colours she wanted for her daughter. But obviously didn't since she wouldn't pay what I thought was a fair amount. I'm funny that way - I'd rather give things away than sell them to strangers (or almost strangers) for a pittance.
The pattern is on the Fons and Porter site. http://www.fonsandporter.com/content...ters_Caddy.pdf

Very cute! I can relate to the selling or giving to strangers for a pittance. If I ever asked someone what the price would be, I'd better be able to pay what ever reasonable price they came up with! How ackward!

Too bad your friend thinks big box is better than custom made! I agree- About $25. As quilters we wouldn't likely pay that since we could make one, but to non-quilters it's a steal! I was thinking it would be a great gift for corralling matchbox cars, Legos, craft supplies, crayons and coloring books, etc.

I love it and would like to make several for guilds Christmas exchange. What kinks did you work out? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

I found the pattern went together very well as listed. The only adjustment I had to make was to add 1' in height and deduct 1/2" in width of the two pieces and take a bit off the bottom piece, but those adjustments were to fit the buckets I could find locally. If you can get the Lowe's buckets, then the measurements were spot on. Also, chaulk is handy for marking the screening--fabric pencils did not work. The hardest thing was getting the wire handle back into the bucket after I put the trim on it. I ended up using pliers to open the hook a little bit, but not enough that it comes off.