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We're moving right along! Julia has helped me sew a bit, iron, and organize. The blocks are all done & laid out, now to sew them all together! They ended up being 8.5" blocks. We have lots of half-square triangles left so we're going to come up with some sort of pieced border and maybe a matching pillow. I must say, having an eager 10 year old is helping me get this done much quicker than I normally would have! Motivation! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2915.jpg Matching fabric for our half square triangles...we made 8 at a time. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2898.jpg Sewing! She learned about seam allowances and helped guide the fabric. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2908.jpg First sight at how to make a pinwheel! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../IMG_2914a.jpg Lots of half squares ready to iron http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2924.jpg Making pinwheels (this is what we do with the ping pong table when dad isn't looking! LOL) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2974.jpg She made sure each pinwheel didn't have any repeat fabrics. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_2979.jpg Pinwheels all sewn & squared, laying her design out! She's really excited about all this! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...t/IMG_3008.jpg |
It is good that you are letting her help! She is learning and will treasure the quilt all the more for knowing how much work goes into making one. Who knows maybe she will get addicted at a young age! The quilt is going to be great.
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Great job!!!! I love to see new quilters and their first projects!! Keep up the good work!
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oh so great!! good training. that ping pong table is a great idea too. i tried to talk my hubby into one for our basement, now i really wish i'd been able to.
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What a beautiful girl and the quilt is beautiful....and as stated previously she will treasure it even more because you made it together.
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She is doing awesome :thumbup: Thanks for sharing the pics I love to see new quilters and their excitement - it is fun to watch :lol:
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ping pong tables are the best! I'm looking for one to keep in our garage for laying out big projects. This quilt is going to be amazing - I love how she made sure she didn't have duplicates (at such a young age).. she will cherish this forever. Great pictures for a memory book too :D
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wonderful beyond words...you will live in her heart forever and you have given her a gift that will be with her for a lifetime - and i'm not just talking about the quilt!
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The pleasure and excitement in her eyes is heartwarming; the quilt's not too bad either!!
Jan in VA |
I have a cutting/arranging/assembly table just like that. Good job.
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Can you send her to my house? She's going to be an awesome quilter when she's older because she's pretty good already!
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Great job!!!!
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Great job and pretty colors. She looks so excited to help.
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She's doing a super job. How wonderful that she's interested in learning how to quilt.
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what a cutie, she will be a great quilter.
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that is great.my grand daughters are learning also. she is a little star
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That is great!!! She is going to learn so much with this project! Pretty soon, she will be on here teaching all of us!
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My granddaughters are 7 & 9, they are learning to sew using my Singer hand cranks.
#1 is a Singer 99K http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719VoVhGQ #2 is a Singer 201K that was originally a hand crank. I take the treadle belt off and put the hand crank on. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719NuQvWC Sharon W. in Texas |
That is going to be beautiful. I love her smile. You are helping to mold a new quilter.
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Looking good!
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Looking great!! What a cute helper!!
I have a ping pong table in the garage. Just wish I had room somewhere to actually open it up and use it!!! |
What a great job. I love to see a quilter in the making.
You can see the enthusiasm in her eyes. |
Oh, I am envious! It looks like so much fun working along with her! And such a great quilt this will be!
Maureen |
This is so cool! She is just adorable.
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This is absolutely priceless. The time spent together, the quilt and the memories.
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That is just great. Not only is that a great looking quilt but it is SO GREAT that she is helping to make the quilt.... start them now and they will be at it when they are our age. :thumbup:
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Fabulous and what an awesome memory...cannot wait to see the finished quilt!
Hugs April |
She looks so happy,she will treasure this quilt and the memories even longer!
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Beautiful and the quilt too. FYI.. That net across the table should lift out very easily. Can't waite to see it completed. Have a great day.
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She is doing a great job now. Wait until she is older and then she will be a creator of quilt pattern.
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That is gorgeous!!!!!! I absoulutely love the colors, so bright and cheery; it's just beautiful!!!
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looks great(the quilt and your helper) pinwheels are my favorite block!!!
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What fun for you both! Beautiful quilt!
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Originally Posted by jaymemade
(this is what we do with the ping pong table when dad isn't looking! LOL)
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You are a very lucky woman. She is adorable and the quilt will be such a wonderful memory.
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You are so lucky to have such a beautiful and great helper! You might want to be careful, your helper just might take over your sewing machine! lol :lol:
TreeFrog |
What wonderful pictures!! She will treasure this quilt forever!! Great memories for you both. BTW, she is a cutie!
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What a great start she is getting. The quilt will be gorgeous!
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How nice it is to see such nice bonding time with our young. She did an awesome job and looks like shes have fun.
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Oh what a great idea - a ping pong table. (can fold up and store away) Your daughter looks so intense working on her quilt! What a great job she is doing. Please post pics when finished.
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