My ggd's [age 7] first quilt

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09-02-2010, 05:19 AM

mommom

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Needless to say, I am very proud of her. She used 3 'orphan blocks and then added what she wanted to finish it. She did all the sewing [except for the border] using my Juki and she is really learning to control her speed. :thumbup: She has discovered she really likes to sew and make 'things'.

making the strap for her purse

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1st quilt

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the back

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Lauren and Alex with their purses

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watch those fingers! the end of the strap

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09-02-2010, 05:21 AM

Baysidegal

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She did an excellant job... I am working with my DGD when she visits. My DGD is 7.

09-02-2010, 05:23 AM

sally's girl

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wow,very cute. she is making "precious memories" with her grandma

09-02-2010, 05:42 AM

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so much fun. You are teaching her skills she can use for the rest of her life.

09-02-2010, 05:49 AM

dream56

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Love seeing kids sew - so I am buying my six year old great niece her own starter sewing machine for Christmas.

09-02-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mommom

Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you see those smiles?! My DGD wrote me a wonderful note to thank me for helping her sew her purse. And the kicker at the end of the note was how much she enjoyed spending time with me. I almost cried. Now if her mother felt the same way about me...

09-02-2010, 06:31 AM

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Awesome, She is going to be master quilter if she keep it up. WooHoo you rock girl. I hope y0u let her read these posting. :thumbup: :thumbup:

09-02-2010, 07:00 AM

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she did great.my grandkids love to sew also.they even try to use the longarm.the 14 yr old swirls like a pro already.

09-02-2010, 07:59 AM

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This post makes my heart soar!!!! Love knowing that people are encouraging the passing down of the arts.
Those girls are adorable and the quilt is NICE!!
Love the blue nailpolish- so cute :D

09-02-2010, 08:22 AM

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My Sydney, 8 years old would rather climb trees, swim, race her bike up and down the street, and do head stands! LOL She did ask me awhile back if she could sew, and Lord!, my heart raced, happy happy dance!! I was amazed at the control she had of the fabric, and how straight she sewed without any lines, but it only lasted about 10 minutes, and she was heading out the door. Well, maybe come winter, if she isnt too busy throwing snowballs at her brother!!LOL