I decided to jump in with both feet and teach my DGS to sew and help them make a small quilt for their Mom for Christmas. Julian, the 8 YO caught on real quick and I set up my mechanical machine with a stack of masking tape to help him with the seams. he was sewing at full speed. Jaden the almost 6 Yo was having problems getting an even seam so I did the same for him and then he did much better. I let him use the 9000 b/c it had the speed control. he keeps forgetting to put the presser foot down, but other than that he does fine. we've only worked one afternoon so far. i have to cut out more squares and do some more planning, but here's what they've done so far. I think that i wil let them tie it, so that theywill do most of the work b/c I'll probably have to bind it. we'll see.

awwww that's so cute! I can't wait till my daughter is old enough to sew with me. What a beautiful gift - I know their mom will just love it.

Wonderful. My son --now 32--now blames me for not teaching him to sew! You could consider a pillowcase style quilt, no binding just sew all around, leaving a hole to turn, so they will have made it all. But I think they're doing a fabulous job!

Cute as can be!

Awesome! I love his look of determination as he is sewing! Everyone needs to know the sewing basics!

My 3 and 7 yr old grandsons are starting to get the bug as well!

I think I've just found out how to get my twelve year old granddaughter to sew, teach her eight year old brother. Another 9 year old GD took right to it.

You deserve a huge HUG!! Grandmothers like you give all grandmas a good reputation!!
I love doing things with my grandkids!!
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Wow he looks like he is having a great time!! Can't wait to see the final project!

How special. Mom will be so happy.
Cute boys

I just bet those young men would love to have a machine of their own........ They seem sewww engrossed in what they are working on. I think it is wonderful that you are teaching them to sew and it looks as though they are doing a wonderful job. What wonderful memories they are making for years to come. You might consider giving their mama a framed picture of them working on "HER QUILT"...sewww precious!!!

Actually I forgot to mention that I'm taking pictures of them with the whole process (including the boys giving her the quilt)and then putting them in a little album for her to keep. And I won't be surprised if they tell her. they're so excited by the whole idea.

thanks for the hugs. They were excited when I told them that i was taking pictures so I could show my Quilting Friends their picture. Julian said -Your adult friends? somehow showing his picture to adults was important.

thats so adorable!
I wonder if I can make my kids sew me a quilt for christmas....lol

Hey, do you have a Janome 9000? Looks like my machine from the back:> Very cute!

Very cute!

what a cutie!

OMG she is going to treasure it! Great job teaching!

That is the best thing EVER! Better get the tissues ready. Kudos to you for doing this.

Well said! I love that you are taking pictures along the way! It means a lot to kids that other adults respect their work, besides grandma. Way to go!

They are so adorable and their mom will cherish that and have great memories every Christmas season from now on as she uses it. What a great idea! You go Grandma!!!!

Looks like they have got the hang of quilting down pretty fast! Mom will be so proud! You are a good Grandma to teach them this.

Wow! Awesome job guys! Their mom is going to be thrilled. Jaden is concentrating pretty hard. He sews like I do. Gotta hold the mouth right. Wow - I'm impressed.

How special ... both you sharing your love of quilting with your grandsons and they, in return, making something special for their Mom. Warms your heart!

That is just great.

Awe, so sweet! She's gonna love it and treasure it forever!

that's a great thing to do for them!

They are handsome little boys and doing a wonderful job on that quilt. What a treasure it will be.

They are doing a great job. Very serious about that fabric placement. Their mom will cry happy tears...
I taught my grandaughter to sew when she was about 5 but I held her on my lap first because I was afraid she would sew her fingers or something bad. Nothing bad happened and she designs and sews her own Halloween costumes too. She is 14 now.

What a good job they are doing. Their mom will be so happy and you are a great grandma for helping. But I know from experience you as the grandma are getting the best blessing of all by spending time with your grandkids making memories they'll never forget. I know mine haven't.

awe, i think that is great, they are doing a good job. What a blessing.

excellent, keep up the great work

How sweet!!!! My granddaughter asked for a sewing machine for Christmas last year - she had just turned 6. The kid is a natural, and I absolutely love the time we spend together sewing!!!!

aren't grandkids fun.......... enjoy the time with him.
Great job and I am sure mom will treasure this quilt forever.

Awesome work guys!

Your mom will treasure your quilt forever!

Your grandma will always treasure the time you spend with her....quilting and making memories for everyone!

Grandma the boys will treasure this time too!

I can't wait to see more pics of your progress and the quilt when finished!

don't forget to teach them how to sew on a button!!great going!!!

They are so cute and so excited. They will burst at the seams when their Momma opens that package.

that is so darn precious...love seeing them so interested in what they are doing...

yes I do have a 9000. it celebrated it's15th birthday in August. Do you have the Customizer too? If you do-we need to talk. I don't remember how to do some of the stuff.

What a wonderful idea and it looks like they are enjoying the process. I am sure "mom" will be surprised and pleased.