3 summers in the making
 

Six years ago my daughter became an instant mother to 4 when she married. Three years ago they moved to Alaska for jobs and a better fit from where they were living before. So I finally got to be a Grandma over the summers when the 2 youngest come to visit with their father. The first summer they stayed here with me and DH while DD and SIL were working in Anchorage and trying to find a house to buy. At first it was a BIG learning curve for me and them. They are hyper-active and have very short attention spans. But both of them wanted me to teach them to sew. So the first summer we made a pillow and a pillow case. That wasn't too bad and next they wanted to make quilts for their beds. So 3 summers later we finally have finished quits.
The points don't match, the quilting is haphazard, nothing is "square", they'll probably come apart in the first wash, but the bonding experience taught me so much about them and the smiles upon completion was more than worth the frustration. So here are my new quilters.
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Couldn't be prouder of them for sticking with it and completing a project. That was a big step for both of them.

Congrats on your successes with the kids!

Very sweet.

That is an amazing accomplishment for all of you.

Congratulations you gave them memories they will have forever. Bless you. BrendaK

What a great story...I'm sure they will remember the experience with you.

terrific quilts and bonding time

the quilts are very nice.

Brilliant quilts. Your GK's will really appreciate the times you spend together teaching them and will probably call on you loads for future projects...and hugs too!

Wow, a great story and they finished!!! Very proud of themselves!

What a wonderful memory you have given them. I'm sure they love their quilts. Good Job!

What a wonderful story! Those kids sure are lucky to have you in their lives.

The one with the mustaches shows a great sense of humor.

WOW you are an amazing "Grandma". So glad you were able to experience this interaction

So very good of you to teach them. They will remember this forever. Good job!

That was a beautiful story. It's so nice when boys take an interest. If they someday fall in love with women who quilt, they will be very supportive.

Great story and I am sure you made good memories that the children will talk about for a long time. They did good on their quilts and when they go to bed at night they will have good thoughts about making a quilt with Grandma.

What a wonderful experience, and the kids will treasure their quilts and their grandma

what a wonderful little story, and the quilts are great. their memories may hold up longer than the quilts. but you never know. my son made me a quilt when he was 9, and it held up beautifully.

ditto......and what's up with these mustaches? the kids love them....there is a board game of mustaches. So cute!

Lots of good memories. Beautiful quilts

What great memories both you and the kids have. They may last longer than the quilts but even that is great. Wish I had had this opportunity with my grandmother.

How wonderful that you got to share this experience with them. They did a great job and should be proud.

Some day those little guys will remember their time with you and realize that they have the greatest grandma ever!

That's awesome and the'll always have the memories to share and pass on.

The bonding is priceless

Those two quilts are wonderful. I love that they wanted to learn to sew & you were willing to teach them. A priceless opportunity for y'all to get to know & love each other. They will remember those moments for the rest of their lives.

That is awesome! Good gramma...

What a great idea and bonding experience that they will never forget!

Just the memories of making the quilts with them was well worth it. You and they should be proud do the great qui.ts they made.Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

They did a beautiful job. Quilts are pretty and boys are handsome.

Not only did you make quilts, but beautiful memories to treasure long after the quilts wear thin.