teaching my granddaughter to quilt
 

My granddaughter is 9 years old and wants to learn to sew. We have made simple things like hair scrunchies and pot holders but we decided to make a quilt for her to use while she reads. Reading is her 'second favorite thing' to do. We are using a bunch of fat quarters given to her by her aunt. We chose the Lucky Star pattern. I made the center stars and did the cutting but she gets to choose and sew the colors on the borders of each block. She gets to iron too. We have 16 different blocks done and have 4 more to make. I promised her a trip to the quilt shop to pick out the backing fabric of her choice when we get the blocks sewn together. She is very proud of her work.

She is adorable! What fun to share with her. I can't wait till mine is old enough.

I really love the way you've made a more challenging pattern accessible and engaging for her. I look forward to seeing the finished product!!!

she should be proud. It looks great and she has a good teacher! keep on going. I see many more quilts in her future. yours too!

and she should be proud! can't wait to see it when its all finished

Great team effort! Your Granddaughter has a wonderful teacher. She is doing a wonderful job sewing the borders. Have fun and show us your finished quilt please.:thumbup:

The block looks great, you both should be very proud! Your granddaughter is adorable!

She looks so proud. This will be a quilt that she will love for a lifetime. Be sure to post the finished quilt

Great work!!!