Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Making Memories

My munchkin (who is four) has been showing a lot of interest in sewing lately.  Today we decided to give it a go during her brother's nap time.

I let her choose her thread and bobbin color (purple and red), and she picked strings out of my scrap/strings bin, and we just started sewing.  At first I did the foot pedal for her, but within a short time she was doing it almost all by herself, with a little help staying straight and knowing when to stop.   You can see how she's sitting on the front edge of my chair here.  (This picture was tricky to take.)

I can't get enough of this face. =)  She said she would like to make it into a pillow, so that is what we will do.  I don't know if we'll use a pillow form or just stuff it, we'll see.
I'm such a proud mom!  She loved it and was so excited to tell her friend and my mother-in-law that she got to use Mommy's sewing machine today.  She told me that she wants to help me sew every day now. =)  I think I'll have to save some of the fabric I was planning on getting rid of so she can use it however she wants to.

I love this kid.

5 comments:

  1. What a DOLL! If she's already starting to sew, she's going to be ama-za-zing when she grows up! By the way, I LOVE the quilt you quilted for me!!! It looks AWESOME!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! Hugs!!! :)

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  2. This is so special - you are making lovely memories for both Mom and Daughter. My Mum taught me to sew and was given a toy sewing machine at about 8. I rappidly out grew that one! But still have lovely memories spending time with her sewing.

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  3. Hi Barbie! Your daughter is picking up the skills fast :) I just wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Liebster Award. You can read all about it here, and pass it on to other new or smallish blogs that you really love :)

    http://irishthredhead.blogspot.ie/2013/01/the-reason-for-very-happy-few-days.html

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  4. I love that your little girl is learning to sew. How cute. Hey, would you like to participate in a blog hop--the Leibster award? If you want to do it with me, it's on my blog http://moderntraditionquilts.blogspot.com. Happy Sewing!

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  5. That is just too cute. Kids make the neatest things. And are so fun when they want to be like mom (or dad).

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