My 13 year old son Long arm quilting for Quilts of Valor
02-11-2011, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Bones mom
My DGD has asbergers also. She has issues talking with people and other things. She does talk freely to me and I have been teaching her how to quilt. So far she is doing really well. she sews a great 1/4 in seam. She is 15 and has been having a hard time dealing with the High School. Too many people to cope with and she gets over whelmed. The school has been wonderful in helping. Quilting is an outlet to express herself.
02-11-2011, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by charismah
Our LQS is participating in the "under our wings" program.
They did sign ups for coaches and beginners and then they paired up beginners with a coach for quilting lessons....and while they are learning to sew they are making "Quilts of valor." Our LQS is giving 10% off all patriotic fabrics...and donating backing and batting...and long arm quilting. We got the backing ..but I am providing the batting and letting my son use my machine.
There is also contest and prizes.
Carl was paired with a friend of mine because he has a mild form of asberger's and has certain quirks ..so he needs an understanding coach.
My 13 year old son Carl has always said he is going to be a soldier when he grows up. HE also loves art...he doodles, paints and draws..this is a new form for him..but he takes it very seriously and I am super proud of him!
I knew this may be something he would like to do....he works at his coach's house every Saturday morning..he gets so excited to go he can hardly eat his breakfast and he perseverates over everything he is going to learn....Here he is....
They did sign ups for coaches and beginners and then they paired up beginners with a coach for quilting lessons....and while they are learning to sew they are making "Quilts of valor." Our LQS is giving 10% off all patriotic fabrics...and donating backing and batting...and long arm quilting. We got the backing ..but I am providing the batting and letting my son use my machine.
There is also contest and prizes.
Carl was paired with a friend of mine because he has a mild form of asberger's and has certain quirks ..so he needs an understanding coach.
My 13 year old son Carl has always said he is going to be a soldier when he grows up. HE also loves art...he doodles, paints and draws..this is a new form for him..but he takes it very seriously and I am super proud of him!
I knew this may be something he would like to do....he works at his coach's house every Saturday morning..he gets so excited to go he can hardly eat his breakfast and he perseverates over everything he is going to learn....Here he is....
02-11-2011, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ps 150
Just awesome! I have a 13 year old cousin and I can't get him anywhere near anything quilting. But I think I'm more shocked that you have a 13 year old son! Your avatar pic does not look like you're old enough!
02-11-2011, 08:16 PM
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How awesome! One of my grandson's has autism spectrum, it seems to be more on the aspergers end of the spectrum but I understand their struggles. Kaden has been sitting on my lap and sewing with me since he was only a few months old. He is 9 now and still loves to sew. Finally this year he is in a special program at school for autistic children and having a successful year. Last year was a disaster. May God bless all the children, especially those with special needs.
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