My 7 yr old grandson has always enjoyed sewing with me, but now he's too large to sit in my lap. So I rigged up a stool for him to be able to reach the pedal and scooted him right next to me! He was delighted!
We were working on one of the triangle gatherings blocks. You might notice the crib in the back right--that's for the youngest~ He's not quite ready for a bed yet.
I actually decided it was a great lesson for him to try to replicate the pattern depicted in the diagram. He did great!
On the drive up, my husband and I listened to a book through Audible.com (if you are not part of that system, I highly recommend it!). I was busy sewing another pin cushion. Seriously, how many pin cushions do I need??
This is a Primitive Gatherings pattern and I mostly used Valdani threads, except for the blue stars, which were sewn with that Sue Spargo variegated thread I bought in February, and just LOVE. Would you like the pattern?? Shoot me a comment and it's yours. I'll draw a winner on Thursday!
I got no other sewing done, for obvious reasons. And I am not complaining.
I will show you a priceless (to me) photo, though~! I rarely get into a picture but here I am with my 3 oldest grandkids (3, 4 and 7).
Now it's back to work this week!
Hey, good job getting Ryan in on the quilting! I like the clever set-up.
ReplyDeleteVery cute little pincushion. You need as many pincushions as you can churn out, I'd say!
Great shot with the three oldest Grands, Randy. : )
sounds like you had real quality time with the grandkids and good to see your eldest showing such interest in quilting. Love the pincushion we can never have too many! Did you go down the slide or just sit on the bottom I ask myself
ReplyDeleteSuch a great sewing set up for working with little ones! I bet he loves being in control!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour bunny pin cushion is adorable. My granddaughter's name is Bunney and I would love to make it for her.
ReplyDeleteBunny pincushion is sew cute! Almost as cute as the kids!
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Fun photo! Back to work? You mean the kids? LOL
ReplyDeleteThe pin cushion is cute as can be. Everyone loves bunnies.
ReplyDeleteI have a little collection of wool that would be cute in that pattern ... plus ... I love bunnies!! Linda H
ReplyDeleteBTW ... that's an ingenious setup for your grandson to sew. Wish my nieces (or nephew) had an interest in sewing but there is NADA interest on their part. Enjoy those little blessings ... they are ADORABLE!!! Linda
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun! Great pic!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see your Juki sewing machine in the picture! I'll be buying one of these for myself very soon and I can hardly wait! Do you love it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious family! Sewing can wait.
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