The girls got behind the sewing machine for the first time, and they were thrilled!
We ran a few errands, and dropped dear son off at his friend's for the day, and needing a couple of bits from the little local sewing shop anyway, I thought, why not!
They were given free rein of the £1 FQ box and the discounted sparkly Disney princesses, and then we came home to sew.
Simple envelope back cushions were the pick of the day.
I did the cutting and pinning, they were in charge of the start/stop button, needle up/down and speed control.
There's ric-rac on the back, because I had some, in the right colours. We even used the fancy combined straight/zig-zag stitch (no.11) to join the front and back pieces.
Within a couple of hours, and without any raised voices, we had cushions!!!
We even popped back to the sewing shop to show the lady, who was suitably impressed and a complete star with them!
When the weather changed for the worse this afternoon, they snuggled up on the sofa, and watched ET on DVD.
Now they are tucked up in bed using them as pillows.
A good day; a good mummy day.
Happy happy, joy joy- love it
ReplyDeleteAnd you have the photos to prove it! Happy days!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic - looks like they had a wonderful day, well done you.
ReplyDeleteLove the looks of concentration on their faces and how happy they look - so cute!
ReplyDeleteRed letter day. Mark it in your diary. Trust me, you will soon have days of 'Can I have this?' as they hold up a piece of your precious stash and your heart stops momentarily. But it is lovely seeing them be creative and taking an interest. Just make sure you point out what fabrics you can never, ever share!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day. Not only will you remember the day, so will your girls.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and what precious moments for all of you. I want to do the same with my little girl (who's also 6) but my two boys are so interested in the mechanics of the machine and never give us enough space in the day!
ReplyDeleteSo cute - love the pics!
ReplyDeleteOh how fab, well done to both, they did a great job, and well done to mummy for being brave enough to let them use the machine and fabric
ReplyDeleteOh there is a sense of achievement! I remember how scared I was when I first let mine loose on the machine! But result! they have something to be really proud of (but you were anyway!)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow what a wonderful day! I can't wait for the day my daughter can join me in my sewing (mis)adventures. She's not quite 4, but give it a year or two and hopefully she will love sewing as much as me :-)
ReplyDeleteThe absolute best kind of day. Brilliant pictures and fantastic cushions
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a real special day. Your girls have done well and they look really pleased with their cushions. Good job! Di x
ReplyDeleteOh how brilliant. Love the one of one of them hugging the cushion like it's her most favourite thing ever and then sleepy head at the end. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat job girls!! And well done Mumma. So special xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done girls, and whoda thunk that sparkly Disney princesses would be only £1/FQ ;o)
ReplyDeleteAw well done mummy! Those cute wee faces are just beaming satisfaction! jxo
ReplyDeleteYay! I dream of this day. Currently I have to lock my sewing room door to keep them out but I dream of having 3 machines in a row with us all stitching away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a day!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until I can show my daughter how to sew like my mum did with me. For now she'll have to be content with prittsticking (I made a word up!) my scraps to her CD player (yes she did, yes they're still there!)
Proud memory.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't see any tongues sticking out a bit in serious concentration. They must be natural sew-ers.
My son sewed up a flannel quilt last Christmas break. 22 years old.
http://runningwithrocket.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-sons-flannel-quilt.html
totally priceless!!
ReplyDeleteThis is all kinds of awesome. Very cool of you to take them on a brag run to the fabric shop, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeginning of the end ....of keeping your stash to yourself Hadley! Well done for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, they look so grown up :-) looks like a fab day was had by all, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteOne to cherish forever...
or at least try to remember fondly when they are stealing your most precious piece of fabric from your stash ;0)
That is fab, I can't wait until the day my little one is capable of doing this, she already wants to get involved, but i think at not quite 4, she might need a bit more time first!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteIt sure looked like you had fun with your daughters. Priceless!
ReplyDeleteOh, Hadley, you nearly have me tearing up! Great job, super mum!
ReplyDeleteThose days are good. Few and far between I find! Well done!
ReplyDeleteawww! They are fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post! I have no kids to pass my skills on to, which saddens me. SO I have to bring in random children off the street!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! It is so nice when they first start the steps on the machine. Just take care they do not take over and "steal" your machine
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled for you & the girls! Always good to get them early :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
Lush x
Hooray! Well done girls! You'll be fighting them off for machine time now ;)
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely brill xx
ReplyDeleteYay! That is so exciting. I think I am going to try something like that with my two boys these next school holidays. They are fascinated by the machine, rather than by the fabric, but would still be proud of making something their own I think.
ReplyDelete*guffaws* WHO is the ham with the big cheesy grin? I've a kid like that! It's great when they take an interest, innit? I have blocks in a couple of quilts that my Chook has made, they are my favourites.
ReplyDeleteYou will treasure these photos one day, for sure! Lucky you to have some co-conspirators down the track.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day you've had - the girls obviously get their sewing skills from you and their love of the camera from their dad...
ReplyDeleteOh bless them sleeping on their cushions, they're so proud and enthusiastic :) Get em sewing young!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! I love when days work out like that! Your girls are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful memories for all of you. Your girls are crazy, I mean that in the nicest possible Mummy way! Full of personałity and best when kept occupied by the looks of them.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! That is so awesome! Something you will all cherish forever. I can't wait until my little one is old enough to get behind the machine with me.
ReplyDeleteOh that's lovely Hadley! And well done girls! I see arguements over sewing machine time in your future - hopefully I won't have that issue with boys! :o)
ReplyDeleteWell done mummy!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. You can be very proud if the girls indeed.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Mother of the Year!!! Your girls are adorable and talented like their mom!!
ReplyDeleteThey are totally beaming with pride, as they should! Gorgeous pillow girls! Sewing with your kids (when they are agreeable) is the BEST!
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