this is my great-grandson when he was 9 yrs old and his first quilt making effort

His finished quilt block...which by the way is named Shoo-fly. Isn't that a neat job he did? Notice how all the seams meet exactly, and he has good sharp points on his triangles?....Oh!..............I think I'm bragging! ;-))

He's so cute, sewing away!!! And I can't believe how his block came out absolutely perfect!! Good for him!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

My two grandkids who live near me have just started sewing. One is almost 9, the other 6. I've not let them use the iron (or rotary cutter), but now will rethink that, after seeing how well your grandson is doing with it!!
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I haven't even made that block yet!!

WOOHOO!!! WTG!!
He did a great job! But, then again, he's got a great teacher!

He started this two summers ago. He worked on this block again this year when he visited. I gave him my oldest sewing machine to take home with him. I think he has his quilt almost finished now.

I would love to see pictures of his quilt!! And how neat that he stuck with it, and will have it completed!! :D :D

WOW I wish I could get my points so good :mrgreen: Yes , I would love to see the completed top :shock:

Better than I can do I tell ya. That is awesome. I too would love to see the completed quilt. Just think if he is this good now how totally awesome he will be years from now. Great masterpieces I have no doubt.

Now those are great pics! Go Anthony, GO! And his points are perfect! Tell him we think he did a spectacular job and that we want to see more of his work! :D

Thanks you all...I will have to show this to anthony next time he visits.
I am anxious to see his finished quilt also. I'm sure he will bring it to me to have quilted, so will have a chance to photograph it to share.

WOW That is great ......
GREAT JOB YOU GO ANTHONY :) :) :)
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He is so cute. His block came out great. Great job Anthony. Go ahead and brag grandma. That's what we are here for.

That is so cute! I love his little bare feet. i always sew barefoot...

He did a fantastic job!!! You have every right to brag!!! :D :D

And brag you should!!!!!!!! What a total doll he is! First of all, he is an adorable boy!! My mom was a redhead, and I hoped to end up with one, no such luck. He's just sooooooooo cute. Then, on top of it, so intent and focused on his project...and check out those points! Wow...did he love it? Do you think he might want to make something more than just the one block? What fun...Thanks for sharing.

Esqmommy, Anthony almost has a whole quilt made by now. Plus another one in the works.

How very precious!

You will have to tell Anthony how we all think his points are great, he's adorable AND that it's wonderful that he stuck with his quilt top. Looking forward to seeing it when he visits you. You should be so proud....bragging about grandchildren is in our job description--it's a requirement :) :)
Congrats on a fantastic job.

That's it teach him young. You never know, he may be another Ricky Tims some day!

What an awesome job oh his block!!! I hope that he continues, he is a natural 8) 8) 8)

What a wonderful job! I have trouble getting the men in my life to just look at my work. They are all outdoorsmen. What a great memory for both of you. :D

Be proud, gramma! He is good!!!!!

he looks like he know what he doing and that a nice job he did on the block

Good for you Grandma, sharing your craft!! It takes a special person to teach! :thumbup:

There's a quilter after my own heart, sewing barefoot!!

Love it!!

The first thing my family remarked about that picture was he was barefoot.

Anthony really tries to do his best...he knows if it doesn't fit, he will have to rip!! I don't got easy on him just because he is young. I'm anxious to see how he is doing without my supervision. Must have him bring it down so I can inspect it before it's finished. Hard to rip out once it if put together. ;-)

Great Job! buddy. Keep up the good work.I wished my first blocked looked that good . Keep others in stiches with quilting.

That's awesome :!:

I wish mine could look that good.

Wow! What a fantastic job he did!! Triangles no less.

Thanks for sharing. He makes me smile!

What alot of talent for such tender years, helped no doubt by the fantastic tuition he received :D

I bet most of us didn't produce such a perfect block first time round...(in fact even now I struggle lol!!)

I look forward to seeing the whole quilt, please pass on my admiration of his work, he will go on to better and bigger things in his life, he shows he has concentration, determination to see a project thru to the end and most of a keen eye to detail!! :D :D :D

YES HE DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB ON THOSE PONTS AND LEFT 1/4 IN. FOR SEAMS. I know you are proud. Not many kids learn a craft.

Adorable. Very brag-worthy indeed.

And you should brag! The little guy did a great job! Nice colors in the block!

You have a right to brag so brag away!!! He is such a doll. Kids love doing projects like this, they are so uninhibited aren't they? My little grandsons love to help me sew.
By the way, the block came out awesome!! His points all match so perfectly. Does he give lessons??? LOL

I wouldn't be surprised to hear he's giving lessons. :wink:

Barb, how awesome to hear he is almost finished with a whole quilt. You must be so proud of him and I bet he is proud of himself as well.
You look way too young to be a great-grandma by the way.

That photo isn't resent.