My little friend Claire received a sewing machine for her 8th birthday. And she’s very happy about it.
I am, too.
Check out the wicker sewing basket, contributed to Claire’s sewing future by my friend Ruth. Harley Chick stopped by yesterday with a bag of thread and notions to add to the excitement. Harley Chick, an experienced sewing grandmother, was also involved in shopping for the perfect sewing machine with me.
Claire and I spent Saturday morning learning how to operate the machine, pin blocks together and sew straight 1/4″ seams.
Claire loved rummaging through my bin of 5″ squares to find the ones she liked.
She made a pillow top. Tomorrow we’ll turn it into a pillow, stuffing and all.
This little girl has an artist’s eye and her own ideas, so my plan is to teach her how to do whatever she wants and give her the tools to create her own visions.
Doesn’t she look like she’s been sewing for years?
is there any more pie? 
What a wonderful gift …giving your time and talent to teach a skill she will have forever.❤️ I still remember my sewing mentor and 4-H leader, Mrs. Froberg teaching me how to make an apron…47 years ago!!!!!
Wow! I love everything about this post! I always envisioned you sharing your passion and creative gift on to the younger generation! Claire is a lucky girl! Sew on!
Absolutely fantastic.
I recall when one of Sili’s high school friends asked Sili if I would repair a garment.
I told Sili to tell her to come to the House and I would show her how. Never heard a word back.