I did manage a couple of selfies, which I usually avoid!! Vbg
Since Jack's crib is in my sewing room, I decided to move a machine into the dining room to try to sew a little bit during naps! Here is my set up:
I bought this 401 months ago and honestly never tried it so now is a perfect opportunity to give it a try. Hopefully she's ready to sew!!
I'm going to work on the kindergarten teacher's quilt, which is coming along beautifully!! The blocks are adorable! At least I think so!
I'm going to sew them onto a yellow background to make it look like a bulletin board!! I'm hoping to finish it before we head back up to Sunriver just after Easter (with the two oldest grandkids, Emma and Ryan).
I have to tell you this story, which shows that even little ones don't miss much:
At Christmas we took Ryan and Jack with us to Sunriver and our daughter wanted to keep Emma with her for the week and then take her up to Portland. When we picked up the boys, Emma was extremely upset when she saw that we'd taken out her car seat.
Fast forward nearly 3 months and Emma laments to me that we FORGOT her when we took Ryan and Jack to Sunriver. She has since told me and my daughter the same thing at least 6 more times, even as recently as last night. She will probably forever believe we forgot her, even as she grows up! Broke my heart!! Our daughter won't do that again!! When we go back after Easter, we will be "forgetting" Jack this time!! Vbg
Hopefully the little 2 yr old won't be as traumatized as the 3-1/2 yr old was!!
Love the selfies!
ReplyDeleteSmart to make alternative sewing arrangements. Sometimes you just have to sneak in a few minutes of therapy.
Very sweet blocks for the teacher's quilt.
Oh, that poor little forgotten girl! She can hold that over your head for years to come! : )
Cute blocks. The Teacher will love the bulletin board look. I really forgot a child at a Church event in a park in yhe 90's. I'm not sure if he has forgotten about it yet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute blocks. The Teacher will love the bulletin board look. I really forgot a child at a Church event in a park in yhe 90's. I'm not sure if he has forgotten about it yet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour teacher's quilt is going to be adorable--love all the sweet blocks and I know the recipient will too!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny what sticks in children's heads. She will eventually figure it out and realize that her special grandmother would never forget her! Love the school quilt. Can't wait to see it on the yellow.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the "new" sewing machine; it will probably be working long after the new ones are gone. I recall when nap time was my only sewing time :-)
ReplyDeleteNeat blocks! I believe your machine is a 301 rather than a 401. The 301 is straight stitch only, while the 401 has zig-zag capabilities.
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