sunflowerpeg

i want to make a little bag of sorts for my ALMOST 2-year-old grandson to take to church with him. have crayons, notepads, and books ... and am thinking that i want something that has pockets. has anyone made something like this?

pattypurple

here is one site I found when I Googled "crayon tote bag"
http://itsmybag.myeweb.net/index_2.html

Have fun

Pat

craftybear

I had found a cute pattern for a cute bag, will see if I can find the pattern and if so will post it here for you

1. http://www.livingmividaloca.com/2009...-tutorial.html

2. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/01/...ivity-bag.html

3. http://makccreations.blogspot.com/20...-for-boys.html

4. http://thimblesbobbinspaperandink.bl...r-roll-up.html

5. http://nested.typepad.com/blog/2007/...als-you-w.html

unkin123

Yes, I have made a few on that idea. However, it is good to remember that little tykes won't be interested in or able to put all the equipmet back into the "correct" pockets. I've found it best to limit the number of pockets and make them large for small hands to use.

sunflowerpeg

THANKS for the reminder!!! am bookmarking the suggestions... keep 'em coming! : )

Furza Flyin

If you could make a small quilt with pockets that folds up and has handles on the outside. Little ones will color on what ever is under the crayon. Pews, floors, benches, etc. It would allow him a small space for quiet time and kinda keep the mess contained. Maybe a small road for him to follow and a church at the end of the road, perhaps Grandmas home at the other end of the road?

sunflowerpeg

i REALLY like this idea...HOWEVER, i'll be using duck fabric. hmmm, maybe ducks on the inside and a cross on the outside? he loves crosses...his daddy is in his third year of seminary and this is vicar year.

thanks for the suggestions...keep 'em coming! ~peg

QuiltE

You could add on some I Spy features to this ... check the thread from the other day, there were LOTS of ideas!

bearisgray

Probably need to have only quiet activities - l think I would hesitate to include any writing materials - pens, colors, markers - yet - because the little ones do tend to mark on "whatever"

Maybe a place for a container for cheerios or fish crackers?

pockets for small stuffed creatures?