Izaquilter

Had the grand kids this weekend, I could tell the grand daughter was getting bored so I asked her if she'd like to quilt. She said yes so we went in & I drug out her stash of fabric & let her start going thru it. I asked her if she wanted to make a quilt or what would you like to make & she said she'd like to do a tote bag. So we got on line, looked up tutorials on totes & she found one she liked. Then once we were in there measuring & getting ready to cut she said "Let's make it bigger" (OH NO that's you're G'ma's trait coming out in you!) So we measured 9.5" & that was the one that was too small, went to 12.5 then finally wound up with a 20" square to do this tote with. Then she said "how about we put a pocket on it too Grandma?" & I said that would be no problem & she showed me how she wanted the pocket. I try to leave it all up to her & just give her a little guidance along the way. For 10 yrs old I am really proud of her as she follows instructions very well. I've gotten secure enough with her while she is sewing, I can now go in the sewing room & get the next pcs ready to go. Her machine does not sew fast but she can still get her finger under the needle if she does it wrong but she has heard it from me till I'm blue in the face about the needle & how it hurts! So she's very careful..... This is her 3rd item she has sewn. Her first was a pillow case, the 2nd was her doll quilt & now a tote bag. I got a text message this morning informing me that she used her tote bag for school today so with this I am happy!

Izaquilter

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trish b

Sounds like you have a greaat relationship with your grandaughter. We would love to see a picture if you can upload it. Many more happy years quilting.

kathdavis

Too cool. You should be proud of her. What a gift you are giving her.

pastimesquiltdesign

Oh how I wish my daughter and daughters in law liked to sew. Maybe I'll have to wish for a granddaughter to sew with like you have. What a patient grandma you are. I'm sure she had lots of fun. Can't wait to see your pics.
Peggy

GingerK

Yes, my DD draws the line at sewing on a button. BUT I have great hope for my oldest GD (she's 3) and loves to sit on my lap and watch me sew blocks together. The younger GD is only 5 months old, so guess I'll have to wait a while, to infect her with the sewing bug.

You are a wonderful Grandmother and should be justly proud of your GD. Not only are you passing on a heritage, you are giving her the tools to creat what is in her imagination and that is a gift above price.

Gail B

How wonderful to share your love of quilting with your GD. Two of my GD also love to quilt, ages 12 & 16 now. I started teaching them when they turned 9. Neither of my daughters are interested. I love sewing with the 2 girls.