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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!!
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I have a cutting/arranging/assembly table just like that. Good job.
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