Vacation Bible School just came to a close. The theme was Stand Strong: with God's Love, Prayer, Friends and Family, Trusting God and the Bible. The K students I had (13) really got the message, you should hear them shout "STAND STRONG!!" I also had an assistant who was a great help. (Hi Brianna!) So as a thank you gift, I made her this. (I love excuses to make something! ) Isn't it so pretty? AND IT'S INSIDE OUT!! LOL. I covered the inner seams with binding. I whipped it up for her one afternoon. It was perfect for the left over squares I had from this project. I found these blue magnetic clasps (2 for 50 cents) on clearance at Joann's , how perfect! I used the leftover 2 1/2 inch squares and left over jelly roll strips for the top band, binding, and straps; much of which is from Stars and Stripes collection ...