Originally Posted by stitchofclass2
On Sunday, I taught my 8-year old GD, Hannah Mae, how to sew, press, rotary cut and how to put her quilt together. She sewed 9 of the squares herself and then used 3 sqs her 12-year old cousin had left over from her quilt. I put on the border, backing and quilted it for her. It is doll-size. I think she did a great job. She is a natural and listened and followed my directions to the letter. Wow! That was nice. She was able to use my Pfaff 2040. I set it on my typing table and we put the foot peddle on a cushion. Putting the foot peddle on a cushion was a great idea because she could not press down hard enough to make the machine go too fast. We had a lovely day. I also taught her how to braid and how to crochet. I was exhausted!
Good for you!!! And your DGD too. I love to sew with my Grandgirls, 3 of them from 6 to 12. The 9 year old seems to have the most interest. Now if I could just get her mother's cooperation.... Don't get to see them much even though they only live 8 minutes from me.