Annalyn and I worked on this 9 block quilt piece yesterday as part of her homework. Annalyn has the neatest teacher that is teaching her class to sew and knit on a homemade knitting loom. Adam and Caleb also had her as a teacher.
Annalyn is smiling now, but this project was incredibly hard for her. If it wasn't mandatory, I think she would have given up on the second block. I admit that I got quite frustrated a couple of times as well (remember, I'm not a sewer) and probably raised my voice 5 times too many. I just didn't think I would have to thread the needle 20 or 30 times, or untangle the thread every couple of stitches.
I do see the blessing though. With all of these class projects Annalyn has going on, we are bonding so much right now. both John and I. It is also keeping her too busy to get herself into trouble. ;)
5 inspiring thoughts:
Good Job Annalyn! And Mommy!
Hi Christine, I am so glad that you found my blog and in that I was able to find ours. What an AWESOME family you have. I am so excited to read up on all of your families journeys through adoption!
Okay, I really tried not to laugh, but I couldn't help it. I am not a sewer at all. I try occasionally, however I feel like I end up in a fight match with my sewing machine more than actually sewing.
Annalyn-what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl!
Thanks Tanya
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P.S. Great job on the quilt block!!
Why is it that THEIR homework turns out to be so much work for US sometimes? At least it's a good bonding experience. Or has potential to be anyway. :)
Pull the thread through the eye and make the ends meet and knot them together. Thread can't slip out of needle that way. (Or do you know this and I'm being stupid mentioning it?)
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