Today is International Quilting Day and SewCalGal is hosting a virtual Sew-cial. We are suppose to share our sewing day. I have my 8 year old grand son over for the day and he wanted to finish the I Spy quilt he started the last time he was over by himself. That means I can combine many things I love -- loving on a grand kid, teaching and quilting!
Here he is from the last visit with his squares on the design wall and sewing rows together.
We used a fleece blanket for the back and no batting. I sewed it together like a pillow and turned it. Then we machine quilted over the seam lines in a wavy pattern. Here he is learning some of the machine quilting.
Good hand placement! :)
Look Mom...I'm doing it myself!
All done!!!!
I'm sure he is as proud of himself as I am of him!
Working with kids takes a lot of patience and a lot of letting go. My theory is develop the love of something and excellence comes after.
Hope your day is full of fun sewing.
13 comments:
oh, I love it. He did such a good job. I can't wait to see it in person! I have been thinking of pulling out my old machine and setting it up somewhere so the kids (mostly Liam and David) can use it and get some practice.
He did such a wonderful job on it. Happy quilting day to you also.
What precious memories you are making! Thanks for sharing.
Your grandson's a doll and a good quilter. Love the I Spy quilt. I just made one myself and think they are the most fun.
He'll always remember that quilt because you let him do it!
Barb@Witsend
Aren't the two of you lucky to have each other!
Wonderful! My grandkids are learning to sew (3 of the 7 are old enough). One five year old grandson that lives close is making a quilt - it is so much fun! I think it is a fantastic way to spend the day! ~Jeanne
I LOVE this! He looks so proud of his work! He should be! I remember when my Nonnie used to sit me on her lap at the sewing machine, and now I make my own quilts and get to teach her new things! It's amazing what you can pass down (and up) through generations! Happy Int'l Quilting Day!
Such a sweet memory day. Good Job Nana!
I enjoyed quilting with you and your super cute and talented grandson at our virtual sew-cial to celebrate International Quilting Day.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Building memories! I bet he will treasure it forever :)
What a wonderful project to do with your grandson - what an inspiration you are! I look forward to the day when my grandchildren are old enough for creating with me.
Great Post!
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