The holidays are over, thank goodness. I'm the type of person to get that tree packed up on Boxing Day and eat all leftover candy canes ASAP. The kids got kittens for Christmas, which as you can image helped spur me into action to get those little cats out of the tree. Anyhow it was a quiet Christmas since we don't have any family here in Saskatchewan So I decided to teach the kids to sew. Jordan is six and Payton is five. I started with the kids on my lap just guiding the fabric through the machine, but soon realized that they were capable enough to use the foot petal. I'm very proud of their quick progress but even more impressed with their eagerness to keep sewing.  |
| Sniping the squares apart. |
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| Ironing |
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| Arranging the strips. |
Payton said to me that when she grows up some more she will help me design and sew quilts so we could make lots of money. Hahaha with luck Patyon, with luck. It was a fun project to work on together. Jordan wants me to make sure I have a space for a kids sewing area in my new studio, and I think I can fulfill that request.
I have also been working on a seeming endless stream of designs as I'm learning to use a drawing program on my computer. I have also completed my first quilt pattern and it is being tested by a friend of mine. Hopefully I'll have something to show someday soon.
For Christmas I received a gypsy 'Sit Upon'. It's a purple pillow full of air to sit upon while you quilt. I'll review it better in a couple weeks and let you know about my experience. Happy New Year.
How nice to have little girls to teach....I had all boys and all grandsons...lol. I did get a step grand daughter whom I bought a kit for this Christmas. She is 14; not real interested, but I am hoping to motivate her and maybe her Mom
ReplyDeleteI am lucky with my little sweet girls... I'm sure it will backfire eventually in a couple more years but I'll just take what I can get for now! I hope your step grand daughter enjoys her gift, it would be wonderful to connect on that level.
DeleteYou are so lucky to have little girls. I have two sons. My youngest son did take sewing in school though and did manage to make me a cushion when he was about 10. I was about 6 or 7 when I started using my mum's treadle sewing machine. I have never stopped sewing...LOL It was one love that my mum and I always shared:)
ReplyDeleteI really hope to give my children that gift. Or at least a love to create.
DeleteLucky you, Sam! That is really great. Kids have SOOO much more capability that we give them credit for. Well done you. Do enjoy a very Happy New Year and have fun with your girls. Mine is 35 and she and her DH are coming next weekend for a wee visit. Cannot WAIT!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's hard to just let them try and see what happens, but when I do it's always worth it. Enjoy your visit, it's hard being away from kids/moms.
DeleteIt is great to have company and family members who are interested in what you do!
ReplyDeleteYou must be a very good teacher, and your girls are just lovely! Most of my kids, boys as well as girls, sewed some, but didn't keep it up..... Well, at least they could fix their clothes in a pinch.
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