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11-04-2010, 06:00 AM

sewmom

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I decided to jump in with both feet and teach my DGS to sew and help them make a small quilt for their Mom for Christmas. Julian, the 8 YO caught on real quick and I set up my mechanical machine with a stack of masking tape to help him with the seams. he was sewing at full speed. Jaden the almost 6 Yo was having problems getting an even seam so I did the same for him and then he did much better. I let him use the 9000 b/c it had the speed control. he keeps forgetting to put the presser foot down, but other than that he does fine. we've only worked one afternoon so far. i have to cut out more squares and do some more planning, but here's what they've done so far. I think that i wil let them tie it, so that theywill do most of the work b/c I'll probably have to bind it. we'll see.

Jaden was very proud too.

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Speeding along at 90 mph

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working on placement

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Julian sewing his first seam.

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He was so proud

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Jaden sewing his first seam

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11-04-2010, 06:09 AM

Jennifer22206

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awwww that's so cute! I can't wait till my daughter is old enough to sew with me. What a beautiful gift - I know their mom will just love it.

11-04-2010, 06:10 AM

marymm

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Wonderful. My son --now 32--now blames me for not teaching him to sew! You could consider a pillowcase style quilt, no binding just sew all around, leaving a hole to turn, so they will have made it all. But I think they're doing a fabulous job!

11-04-2010, 06:10 AM

Cyn

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Cute as can be!

11-04-2010, 06:14 AM

Cook's Airport

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Awesome! I love his look of determination as he is sewing! Everyone needs to know the sewing basics!

11-04-2010, 06:16 AM

Deb watkins

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My 3 and 7 yr old grandsons are starting to get the bug as well!

11-04-2010, 06:18 AM

Old Owl Gray

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I think I've just found out how to get my twelve year old granddaughter to sew, teach her eight year old brother. Another 9 year old GD took right to it.

11-04-2010, 06:27 AM

Grama Lehr

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You deserve a huge HUG!! Grandmothers like you give all grandmas a good reputation!!
I love doing things with my grandkids!!
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