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12-29-2011, 03:38 AM

#11

raedar63

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I can relate to your excitement. I have two boys and I dream of a future "daughter" that I can share these types of things with.

12-29-2011, 04:00 AM

#12

scrappy2

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That is wonderful you have someone to share your passion with. I have 2 sons & both DDIL don't care for sewing or crafts. After 3 DGS I have a 4 yr old DGD. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Happy sewing

12-29-2011, 04:48 AM

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LindaM49

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Originally Posted by Ginny B

Linda, good luck to your daughter in the competition. How very exciting.

Thank you. That SHOULD have said grandaughter...lol. She's a bit nervous since this is her first competition.

12-29-2011, 05:48 AM

#14

coldquilter

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It's so fun to see someone who is interested and just learning. My daughter isn't very interested in anything about sewing or crafts. Seems like so many of the younger kids aren't interested in anything but "hanging out" and texting. Makes me more excited to see someone who is interested. Fun to teach our hobby.

12-30-2011, 04:55 AM

#15

MadP

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How wonderful for you and her.

12-30-2011, 05:37 AM

#16

cheaha39

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How lucky you are, she will do you proud.

12-30-2011, 05:40 AM

#17

Krystyna

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Ginny, that is wonderful! My son got engaged on Christmas Eve, so the girlfriend is now future DIL! She started sewing a little and using one of my embroidery machines and I helped her make her first ever quilt as a gift for her father. She liked it so much that we bought her a sewing machine for Christmas. I just think it is wonderful to be able to pass something on and create a bond with her in this way. Hope you enjoy your time with her and sewing together.

12-30-2011, 05:42 AM

#18

sewnbug

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Good for you passing on the love of fabric to a youger person. It's great that she has you to share with.

12-30-2011, 07:35 AM

#19

GrandmaLola

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Location: Arizona

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I feel the same way you do. I am teaching my 3 granddaughters to sew and we have so much fun! I love it. Christmas was hard this year, I had absolutely no money to spend. So I made them cute insulated lunch bags with handles and a drawstring cover, a matching insulated water bottle holder and headbands. I was feeling bad because everything was "home made" but, they were a great hit, everybody loved them! I included in their cards an "invitation" to "GrandmaLola's Hair Accessory Workshop", and today we are all getting together (each Granddaughter has her own sewing machine) and I'm teaching them to make the headbands and a few other things.

These are the best times of my life. I'm passing on a creative skill they will have all their lives, and we are making family "moments to remember" that will also last our lifetimes! Enjoy!

12-30-2011, 08:25 AM

#20

petlover

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Location: Clearwater Kansas

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I have been showing my husband some things about sewing. He has made a dress (very simple) for his granddaughter and a vest for his grandson. He has decided that piecing a quilt is not his thing. He doesn't get along with all the exactness in the process and he is very impatient! I am very proud of him and love being able to help him with his sewing. He is truly an exceptional man. A real keeper!!