Friday, August 24, 2018

PARDON MY BRAG


When my grand DIL sent me this picture of my great granddaughter, I was thrilled and had to show it to you.  Who doesn’t love to see a future quilter?   My great granddaughter is only eight years old and has been learning to sew on the sewing machine.  She made a doll quilt earlier this year.   
This is what her mother wrote:

“This project was part of the kit she bought at American Village (a colonial re-enactment place in Alabama).  I helped her follow directions and pin the pieces together before she sewed them.  Also, I sewed the buttons on and helped her with the hidden stitch to sew it closed.  Otherwise she did it all on her own.
Her Corners didn’t come together in the center of the pillow.  That’s why I suggested putting a button in the middle to hide that little imperfection.”

I told my Grand DIL that we quilters often use buttons or applique to hide or mistakes. Thanks for letting this NaNa share her joy.

NOTICE!  On the second Thursday in September, Julie plans to have a Doll Tea.  If you have made a doll with Julie, bring it that day for display during tea time so everyone can enjoy these special dolls.  This event is open to all who want to view the dolls.  Also, if anyone wants to request that a class be held to make a certain Gail Wilson doll in the future, you should let Julie know at the Tea.  She can do a class for any Gail Wilson doll upon request.

REGISTER NOW! If you are interested in participating in a Bee Hive, call the shop and register now.  The class starts in September.  We meet the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW
  • The West Michigan Quilter's Guild show is October 5 and 6 at the Delta Plex, 9-5 each day.
  • The Second Annual Country Fair Road Tour 2018 is October 11, 12, and 13.
AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP
    • NOTE:  The Attic Window Quilt Shop is having a SPECIAL during the month of August.  Pay $5 and come to any or all Stitch-ins during this month of August. 
  • Stitch-In, Saturday, August 25
  • Stitch-In, Monday, August 27
  • Bee, Tuesday, August 28
  • Beginning Machine Applique, Tuesday, August 28
  • Evening Embroidery Bee, Tuesday, August 28
  • Knotty Girls, Wednesday p.m., August 29
  • Doll Bee, Thursday, August 30
  • Beginning Machine Applique p.m., Thursday, August 30
  • Stitch-In, Friday, August 31
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
  • Mama Love Quilts has a tutorial for making an improv log cabin block.
Caroll,  
Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

3 comments:

Annie said...

You are pardoned! That is a sweet quilty story. I love when children get to learn to sew young and on the sewing machine. I used to teach children to sew starting at age 7. And starting right on a real sewing machine. They loved it and I found it quite rewarding. Good job to your great granddaughter!

bobbi said...

I second all of Annie´s emotions, and sending an extra virtual hug across the pond for your little quilter! xoxo Bobbi

Allie said...

Oh well done to your great-great-granddaughter!!!! How darling! Brag all you want to, dear heart, she did good!

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