taught me how to hand sew. Last time she was out, she and her brother each made a 4 square quilt, and were quite pleased with themselves. At that time, my niece told me she wanted to learn to hand sew. Unfortunately, I can't/don't hand sew, so I let her know that hand sewing wasn't something I could teach her. I wasn't good at it when I could do it, but now, with the fibromyalgia, I simply can't.

She misunderstood 'can't' to mean 'don't know how'. This visit, she found a 'regular' sewing needle, threaded it and asked me how to knot it so it wouldn't slip off the needle. Then she proceeded to direct me to get a practice scrap of cloth, fold it 'pretty side to pretty side', and showed me how to push the needle through the fabric. So now, at 62 years old, I finally know how to hand sew!

This is definitely one of the good memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I loved that she took the initiative to remedy my lack of skill, and how well she organized my lesson. God willing, she will accomplish wonderful things in her life. She's off to a good start!

Aren't kids wonderful!?!

That's a very sweet story.

:wink: Precious aren't they!

She definitely sounds like a winner!

That's so sweet. Thank you for sharing.

HOW SWEET!!!

aww :) glad you got to enjoy the visit! love moments like those.

Kids are so wonderful and have such kind and gentle hearts. Thank you for sharing your day with her.

That's so sweet and wonderful. You are blessed to have such a special little on in your life.

Thanks for sharing,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

pretty side to pretty side. I love it!

What a sweetheart!

What a leader!!

what a precious experience and a great remembrance for both of you :)

that is such a precious story what a memory huh?

The elementary school where my local nieces/nephew attend do a quilt in 4th grade each year. Last year my niece asked if I could come to class and help. It was great fun. They have a choice of making a pillow or a quilt. The adult helpers cut all the fabric and the kids hand sew their squares. If they opt for quilts, they are tied. Either next year or the year after I'm guessing I'll be there again with niece #2!

what a wonderful memory to treasure, arent' neices just wonderful!

aww, how sweet!
I bet she'll be a great teacher one day!!!

Gotta love children. They sure do fill our lives in so many ways.

That's wonderful

This is sweet! A youth teaching an adult.

My 9 year old granddaughter just as me yesterday if I would teach her how to sew so she can make a little quilt for her cat.

How considerate.

Great story!

This is so cute. Would have loved to be at this class.

She sounds like a treasure. I hope you have years and years to enjoy with her. I also like her "pretty side to pretty side". Sounds better than right sides together.

That is very wonderful!!!!! 8-)

What a wonderful 8 year old. A teacher in the making!!!

I agree completely - I loved that part. Who's to say which side is "right" or "wrong?" This child has a giving heart. I pray she holds on to that.

How precious