As Maddie turned 4, 5 and 6, I started to introduce crafts to her. While I saw a spark of interest now and again, nothing really seemed to stick. At 7 I took a step back and waited. Now she's 8 and suddenly she's turned crafty!! First there was the potholder business ( which is still going strong! She's sold 4 potholders through etsy and now she's making some for Grandma.) and this past week she started sewing. Be still my heart.
We stopped by the local fabric shop -- Robert's Sewing Center -- after a failed trip to an estate sale that was a total dud. We were looking at all the pre-cut Moda packs and she fell in love with the Fresh Picked fabric pack and I told her she could get it and try sewing on the machine. She was nervous at first, but soon she was off and running! She's sewed 3 strips of her 6 strip quilt already and has plans to make a pillow after finishing her quilt. I'm so proud of her!
The two of you never cease to amaze me.
Posted by: Pete | Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 03:14 PM
How awesome!
Posted by: Christie | Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Yay Maddie! You are just like your Great Grandma Grace. She was an excellent seamstress. Good job!
Posted by: Vikki | Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 08:26 PM
that's awesome, dude. ;)
Posted by: carolyn | Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Hello,
I have just discovered your blog while looking for Japanese craft magazines. I have noticed that you read cotton friend for example and I would like to know how you get them and if it is possible to subscribe to them (considering I don't speak a single word of Japanse :)). Also wanted to let you know that I really like what you sew and knit.
Thanks for your answer and have a brill day.
Martine
Posted by: Martine | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 04:25 AM
love your blog.. came by to see after seeing your podcast on iTunes. Haven't listened yet
we also home school and love it.
Something so satisfying about teaching your kids to read :_)
take care.
Posted by: lisa | Monday, March 15, 2010 at 05:01 PM