teaching my granddaughter to quilt
#15
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Great job in teaching your GD a new skill and hopefully a life long passion. I recently taught my grandniece how to sew. Like you we began with small, easier projects. My GN is an avid reader and she made a reading pillow. We found the free pattern online. The pillow had a pocket for storing the book when not reading and a handle to for carrying. She loves it and uses it every night while reading before bedtime. Perhaps this is something your GD would like as well.
#17
A quilting star is born. She is obviously so proud of her work with grandma. I am thinking she could make it into a tote so she can carry it around for all of the attention it would generate. Sewing is a skill she needs too, so why not teach her to make something useful at the same time? Tote bags are easy to make.
#18
Great job in teaching your GD a new skill and hopefully a life long passion. I recently taught my grandniece how to sew. Like you we began with small, easier projects. My GN is an avid reader and she made a reading pillow. We found the free pattern online. The pillow had a pocket for storing the book when not reading and a handle to for carrying. She loves it and uses it every night while reading before bedtime. Perhaps this is something your GD would like as well.
#19
A quilting star is born. She is obviously so proud of her work with grandma. I am thinking she could make it into a tote so she can carry it around for all of the attention it would generate. Sewing is a skill she needs too, so why not teach her to make something useful at the same time? Tote bags are easy to make.
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
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The pattern I used for the book pillow was found free on www.polkadotchair.com. I thought the tote bag was a great idea too. I had forgotten my grand niece and I made one as well. Have fun sewing with your granddaughter.