Proud Mama

I almost didn't have anything to brag blog about today.  But then I thought you might like to see what the other needlewomen in my house are up to these days.

Big Sister (10) got this book from Santa. 

Santa rocks, just sayin'... ;)

And she wanted to try out this design on a t-shirt,

so I suggested she practice on muslin first.

I must say she has a most impressive stem stitch.

So of course whatever Big Sister is doing, Little Sister (8, but almost 9) also wants to do, right?  I was a little sister so I know ALL about that.

She decided to stitch her initial, which she drew freehand with no hesitation.  (She did NOT get that confidence from ME!)  Haha!

(Love her little curli-q's!) And check OUT that backstitch! 

So when she realized it was our Anniversary last week, she wanted to "secretly" make something for us.

She's watched me make letter templates many times before with the computer so she just went ahead and made up her own pattern.

And I hadn't put away the muslin yardage so she helped herself to a nice big chunk.  Unfortunately, she was a little upset that the piece she'd cut was still too small, (thank goodness she used the 'el cheapo' muslin and not my prized fabric from the "forbidden" pile) but I have an idea for that.  I'll show you when it's done.

The most surprising thing to me is that this kid usually loses interest in things quickly ... but she hasn't given up on this yet!

(Please notice how she flourished the Y.)

I really am a super proud mama. :)

Comments

[Hildy]

You have two talented and smart young ladies in your house!
Hildy

[Andrea]

so sweet! You are blessed to have both of them enjoy the needlearts! My 7.5 year old wants nothing to do with it (she'd rather obsess over horses) but yesterday my 4 year old asked to sew with me. I sewed a line of straight stich on a scrap fabric, and she picked it all out. We repeated that many times, and she exclaimed "I love this!!!" haha she's my little crafter =)

[Archie the wonder dog]

Oh, I love their sewing, they're REALLY good!

[ina]

That is so cool! That wil make a beautiful keepsake! 16 years? Man, time does go be quickly....of course, you WERE a child bride, right? ;p

Two more have crossed over to 'The Dark Side' of the force. Somewhere, a little bell rang 2xs. ;p

[mary]

That's amazing! I'm trying to teach my granddaughter (she's 3 1/2) to stitch on large holed plastic canvas but she looses interest after about two stitches. Your girls did an amazing job, especially with the anniversary wishes!

[frayedattheedge]

I have a tray cloth which I made for my Mum when I was about 8 ----- the four hems are all different sizes, and the embroidery isn't that good ...... but the hemming stitch is tiny - so even back then I was sewing with tiny stitches. Your girls are obviously following in their clever mum's footsteps!!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

How wonderful! Looks like great crafting runs in the family! :)

[Roseanne]

Well done to your children, I love how she has done her Y. Good on them for having a go some think you can keep and show them when they have grown up.

[Vonna]

Oooh, looks like you may have some heft competition. Thank you for sharing. I am teaching my 8 year old grandaughter to embroider. She is working on a rainbow. Her attention span is short, but she likes it while she is working on it.

I would like to ask how your mark your patterns with the dots. I want to try that when I start my own Daisy Chain project. It may be in your instructions in the pattern, but I have not yet gotten it out.

Quilting in Texas
Vonna

[Corinne]

This is so sweet! I am very impressed!

[Sara]

WOW! Such talent in your family, you can keep the bragging rights! :)

[Regina Chronister]

I love it all, what treasures you will have forever, I love all your posts and thanks for making my day.

[Lori]

Beautiful work! Your blog always makes me smile. Today I not only smiled but was so happy truly blessed with happiness at the "gifts" and love you are sharing with your family and the abundant love they are giving back. You are Blessed :)

[Beth]

Congratulations! So much talent! What a Great Mom! Its nice to see others out there...(sometimes I think I'm all alone:)

[Bonnie Nyquist]

I can tell already,they will follow in your footsteps and make beautiful things just like their mama. I am so proud for you! Loved looking at their wonderful work!! My stem stitch could use some work after seeing theirs!

[Debbie]

oh my word this is just PRECIOUS!

[Stephanie]

WOW! That's really amazing! Thanks for sharing something so precious.

[Bari Jo]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh oh oh oh oh that is soooooo cute! What a precious post! I love that they are taking after their mom and how much fun is that going to be to have all of you stitching together!!!! What a gift they have in you! And I can't wait to see the finished gift! That is SO precious and I loved the flourish on the 'y'! She is her mother's daughter! :oD

[Janet]

That's awesome! My older daughter lost interest fast with sewing and cross stitching and my younger one has been begging to learn. I have to admit to being a little hesitant, but I promised she could take the beginner sewing class nest summer. (I'm not very good with teaching, but I'm pretty good at helping once they get started) I see lots of needles and threads in your daughters futures!

[PattyK]

Absolutely beautiful! You have some talented girls taking after their momma.

[Sunnybec]

Both your girls have talent! I wish my Mum had started me sewing when I was younger.... oh and I have started on my Daisy chain sampler....and I am not keen on satin stitch either!!! Hugs

[Patti]

Holy Moly....she did that?!? I can see her inexperience in the first pic, but boy she was really gettin the hang of it on the Anniversary one. Wow...I'm impressed.

[Beverly]

Oh Kristyne, I see a long future for your girls in stitchery! No doubt, along with talent, they have an excellent teacher! What a precious gift!!! I love seeing their handwork!!!

[Karen]

Wow, that is pretty amazing for an 8-year-old! Good job sharing your talents :)

[Helen White]

When my daughter was in middle school I had her take sewing lessons, like I did, and my mother before me, during the DEPRESSION.. The first class they made a pillow. I wasn't impressed, however, using the machine and hand stitching was a good in itself. Next semester Jennifer-Ayn thought she would be making a garment Next semester, they made a computer plllow--WOW - NOT. We were in a different district when she was in another middle school. I asked the teacher if they were going to make garments this year and her ans was yes. WRONG. Now, I am a retired high school teacher and things can change, but another pillow? By the time we learned of this, it was too late to change to another class. I should have insisted!! Second semester, same thing. I was not impressed. These is why my now grown daughter never liked to sew.. She has done beautiful embroidery work. My grandson likes to sew and he likes to create things. One day he came home from school with the mote beautiful water color. He had drawn a design, Sorry this got so long.with the most beautiful pastels. Told hos Mom to keep it in a file, it may come in useful some day. I would die for fabric with those colors and design. My mother was an expert seamstress. Wish I had her patience and master tailor and patience. She made a suit for herself by taking apart a man's suit. Mom must have been in high school at the time, as she told me a long time ago, about her teacher being so proud of her and when they had conferences, teachers showed it to everyone. Now this was back in the 30'ss She never talk about her life much, know the DEPRESSION was a hardship on her family and 7 siblings. Sorry for any typos, have cataracs, to be removed this month and can't see.