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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:23 PM
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    Ethan/grandson who is 8 made his own beach bag & pillow cases he loves to use Grama's Bernina, it has speed :thumbup:

    Ethan is 8 & sister Ava is 6 yrs old :

    Ethan making his 'beach bag'
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    I'm done :)
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    pillow cases for Cub Scout camp
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    Miss Ava his sister made 2 pot holders & 2 pillow cases, talk about a speed demon, WOW
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    tube pillow case
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    yeah, finally finished :)
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:29 PM
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    they must have learned from Grama on how to use a machine. Great job kids!
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:32 PM
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    Awesome to see the young take to sewing. :)
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:43 PM
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    that is great tell them they did a great job and thank you for taking the time to teach them
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:45 PM
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    Sweet pictures!
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:52 PM
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    Your grandchildren are precious. They get a lot more done than I do! They did aa great job. You must be busting your buttons with pride.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 01:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by redquilter
    Your grandchildren are precious. They get a lot more done than I do! They did aa great job. You must be busting your buttons with pride.
    YES, I am, I have 3 grandsons & Ava that sew now, only 3 more to go but they're too young yet. he he he
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    Great way to build confidence in young kids...Naomi
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    great job you guys
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    I can remember sewing quilt blocks together on my grandmother's treadle sewing machine. I was only 5 or 6 years old.
    I know your grandchildren will treasure the memories of sewing on your machine and what they made. The children are darling. Their projects are really good.
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