competition for fabric from an 8 yr old
07-11-2010, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kwhite
Oh how wonderful. Let her keep going. It is only fabric. They make more everyday. The time you spend with her is priceless and she is the future of our art.
07-13-2010, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Lori L
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
this might also be a good opportunity to teach her the concept of work in exchange for things wanted. let her also help you with household chores and "pay" her from your stash. ;-)
she actually washed, dried and put away dinner dishes for 2 FQs i had cut out :D
we have decided to get her a small stash of her own for her birthday next month... nothing expensive, just a trip to walmart for cute practice fabrics.
for now she gets free access to my scrap bin (as long as her usual chores get done), and a box of FQs i cut from my stash, that she can earn with extra jobs :D
she decides the job and what its worth to her, and i decide.. i will never complain over 2 FQs for a clean kitchen :D
07-13-2010, 12:55 PM
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That is so great! I love to see the younger kids involved in sewing & quilting. She is really into it trying to sew up the pillow! She is so cute. All kids needs hobbies but so many of them just aren't interested. I hope she holds the interest & someday passes it on to her kids.
07-13-2010, 01:55 PM
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i did this night before last...
she actually washed, dried and put away dinner dishes for 2 FQs i had cut out :D
we have decided to get her a small stash of her own for her birthday next month... nothing expensive, just a trip to walmart for cute practice fabrics.
for now she gets free access to my scrap bin (as long as her usual chores get done), and a box of FQs i cut from my stash, that she can earn with extra jobs :D
she decides the job and what its worth to her, and i decide.. i will never complain over 2 FQs for a clean kitchen :D[/quote]
Oh my goodness.....I'll give her 3FG to come and clean my kitchen! Seriously....send her over!
i did this night before last...
she actually washed, dried and put away dinner dishes for 2 FQs i had cut out :D
we have decided to get her a small stash of her own for her birthday next month... nothing expensive, just a trip to walmart for cute practice fabrics.
for now she gets free access to my scrap bin (as long as her usual chores get done), and a box of FQs i cut from my stash, that she can earn with extra jobs :D
she decides the job and what its worth to her, and i decide.. i will never complain over 2 FQs for a clean kitchen :D[/quote]
Oh my goodness.....I'll give her 3FG to come and clean my kitchen! Seriously....send her over!
07-13-2010, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TanyaMas
we have decided to get her a small stash of her own for her birthday next month... nothing expensive, just a trip to walmart for cute practice fabrics.
What a great idea. Sounds like that would be a much appreciated and enjoyed gift. You are helping to create very special memories for the both of you in sharing this activity together.
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