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While the kids were here for Thanksgiving, Bailey, 8 yrs. old wanted to learn to quilt. I'm making me a snowman quilt and she wanted to make one too. I thought OK a block. She wants to make 4 blocks, and for her second one she is designing a reindeer. I would show a little and she would finish it. It's a snowball block. Pretty good so far and she loves it.

So glad you are getting to teach dgd to sew and quilt!

what a treasure for both of you. just think of the memories she will have of you two quilting together.

amiko

I started to teach my GD too. She is so enthusiastic and it gives me lots of joy. I bet you are feeling the same way. I love it when we can pass on something like quilting to the young generation. Have fun.

Carolyn

Sewing with kids can be challenging and exciting! Happy for you both.

Thanks everyone. Yes, it is so much fun working together. I am so happy she want to quilt with me.

How sweet. mmmmmmmmmm hugs

Each granddaughter had her first lesson with Grandma at about age 5 or 6. The oldest - the one I thought would really like it - was extremely proud of the small quilt she made over a long weekend but is not overly enthused. The younger one really took to it. We sew together quite often. I love that we have something we can really bond over - I always wanted that with my grandmothers (though I didn't know what it was at the time) but never really got that. Have a wonderful time with her!