Quilty Teacher Gifts to make in an afternoon

We're in the home stretch for this school year, so if you're looking for some fun, quilted gifts to make for your little one's teachers, I've got you covered.

Here's a roundup of 15 quick quilt and sewing patterns to make for teachers.

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Apples

A collection of apple quilt blocks, because somehow apples are always the first thing people think of when thinking of teacher gifts.

School

Some fun school supplies and science-themed quilt blocks.

This set of 4 quilt blocks is perfect for teacher gifts. It's traditionally pieced, and includes an apple, pencils, a chalk board and math symbols.

For pencil and crayola-style crayon blocks, check out this quilt pattern.

And here's a free tutorial for a pencil block with a bit of a twist.

Need something for the science teacher? How about my Test Tubes FPP block?

Finished Projects

You got the block, but what do you make with it?

How awesome is this pencil-shaped pencil case pattern?

And here are two more tutorials for smart ways to use the quilt blocks:

• This tutorial shows you two ways to make a mug rug. Or you could use the same technique to make a mouse pad.
• And here's an easy tutorial for making a book or table sleeve to use those quilt blocks in a fun and practical way.