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grammatjr 02-01-2011 10:01 AM

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My grandaughter, Avianna, loves to sew. She has helped with some quilts and even likes designing her own clothes.

She has 2 brothers and 3 sisters, so there is not alot of spare room at her house. But, recently Mom & Dad designed a space just for her!

It is off of Mom's office, and is really just a tiny entrance to the attic. But, they really made it workable!

In the pics, you can see some dresses hanging to the right - this is the door to the attic.

Mom & Dad made a fold down table, with a cord hole (so she can plug in her machine).

On the wall opposite the door, they hung a shelving unit.

Pictured is a small quilt (about 12" square), she made from scraps.

Her sister was inspired then made a purse by hand sewing.

fold down table, to right is entrance to attic
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3 bolts of fabric hang under shelf
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shelves above bolt rods
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Avianna
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12" quilt piece - just becuse she wanted to sew!
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sister Isabel's hand sewn purse
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paintedquilt 02-01-2011 10:09 AM

What a wonderful idea and what a pretty girl :!:

Vintage Bicycle 02-01-2011 10:14 AM

So sweet! I love that she loves to sew! I bet she adores her little sewing nook :)

wolph33 02-01-2011 10:17 AM

that is sew cool,love seeing the young people sewing

bamamama 02-01-2011 10:19 AM

I'm glad her parents made her a space to work. If its in your DNA to sew there is no stopping you! I used to stay up all night sewing, still do sometimes. I'm sure she will sew beautiful things in her new room.

alaskasunshine 02-01-2011 10:21 AM

Avianna is adorable ans so is her sewing cubbie. I just love how she hand sewed her quilt! Most children today would never take the time to make such a lovely piece. What a blessing to have her share in your delight as a quilter. She looks so sweet! :thumbup: :-D Her future is bright, and I hope you continue to post pix of her as she progresses in her talents! :-D

Deb watkins 02-01-2011 10:22 AM

What a beautiful name!!! And I agree with bamamama, if it is in the DNA, there isn't any stopping! I STILL stay up most of the night to sew. Nice that parents can encourage a positive hobby!

needles3thread 02-01-2011 10:23 AM

I bet she becomes a great designer/seamstress.

Mariposa 02-01-2011 10:26 AM

How neat that her parents are encouraging her artsy abilities! She looks happy with her own little space to create! :)

quiltlonger 02-01-2011 11:20 AM

Not sure how her weather is going to be ,,might get a snow day to enjoy her new sewing nook!! Great parents to encourage a rewarding hobby!

vintagemotif 02-01-2011 11:26 AM

Very nice room! Find her a free vintage machine off CLs to add to her display. It would make a nice surprise along with a gift certificate for fabrics on her birthday. She looks very happy. Enjoy!

esobusy 02-01-2011 12:22 PM

I have 2 grown ds and neither one likes to sew. Keep boosting that girl and no telling where you'll find her needles. Move over Tommy H. and Carron. A new one is about to show you both up.

brenda21 02-01-2011 12:28 PM

awesome!!

The Creative Seamstress 02-01-2011 12:31 PM

How precious is she? It's so lovely to see them start to learn at a young age, you must be so proud. My favorite was her sister's inspiration (the hand sewn purse). Too cute. I really hope she continues with her hobby!

Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress

lawsonmugs 02-01-2011 02:08 PM

What creativity this family seems to all share. good work mom and dad. keep the kids busy and they seem to stay out of trouble better. congrats on your beautiful crafty girls.

grammatjr 02-01-2011 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
What creativity this family seems to all share. good work mom and dad. keep the kids busy and they seem to stay out of trouble better. congrats on your beautiful crafty girls.

Yes, they are all crafty. Mom's home office is her business office - she is a professional photographer (http://www.petersphotography.net/), Daddy is 2nd photographer when they do weddings, and they both remodel their home and make all kinds of do-it-yourself things.

My daughter took the pic in my Avatar, these are her children, my grandkids.

I have been making things with kids for year. We make Christmas gifts to send to the other grandparents, and for aunts and uncles.

Some of the kids are into origami, and gift pieces to missionaries which come to our church.

lawsonmugs 02-01-2011 03:17 PM

Great looking grandkids I'm sure your very proud of them and also their talent. Stay safe Mary

lots2do 02-01-2011 03:20 PM

Oh, how sweet and thoughtful!

amma 02-03-2011 08:23 AM

Awww what great projects!! It is wonderful that Mom and Dad made her this space :D:D:D

tdgiffin 02-03-2011 08:30 AM

That is so precious, and what a sweet-looking little girl!

tutty 02-03-2011 08:33 AM

Very good parents !!! Encourage children , they love it and grow, like water to thirsty plants !! Great stuff. Amen.

dixiedarlin 02-03-2011 08:48 AM

What a neat sewing nook for her. I love her name!

tuckyquilter 09-16-2014 09:01 PM

Clever use of space for a future Master Quilter/Designer. I love it that they showed her how important she was and that her likes are also important. Good example of great parenting.. Love the smile and the dimples too. Cute girl.

tron80 09-17-2014 12:12 AM

Love the nook and she looks so happy!!!

PenniF 09-17-2014 08:52 AM

You obviously have an amazingly talented family in so many ways.....and just as obviously you are all very supportive of ways to make sure those talents can blossom. Your grand-daughter is lovely. What a blessing.


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