I've spent an hour or so with a delightful group of children on each of the last four days and I thought you might like to see some of their work.
Some were beginners and the started by making bookmarks on binca fabric and moved onto simple kits, some had been to my workshops last year and they made more elaborate things like hessian wallhangings and needle books.I try to challenge them to learn some new skills although they took to counting the threads on the hessian very quickly!
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I think the bookmarks turned out beautiful! I wonder how many children you have now inspired to get into to sewing and embroidering! I think it is wonderful that you are passing this craft down to another generation! Some parents don't do any kind of craft.
Way to Go!!!!
Hugs Dawn
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by spendlove
26 Apr 2011
Some of them have been to me three years running now and it is wonderful to see their skills develop.
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38558Wow...they did a GREAT job....How old were these children??
It was really nice of you to sponsor this group...they will remember it for a life time.
Hugs
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by spendlove
26 Apr 2011
The children ranged from 2 to 12 years old.
The two wall hangings were by 9 year olds and two of the bookmarks were from 6 and 7 year olds (but it was their first time.)
57491Congratulations! You did a wonderful work!!! It is that ai... " It is giving that is received"
46919What a great job the kids did - and good of you to help them learn the art of sewing/embroidery.
44905Sue the kids will really go someplace with their sewing if thay are really instread in it. They have done wonderful work
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32767Hi Sue
Wow didnt they do so well :-)
You must so very proud of them all..
my youngest 5 year old Alice is fascinated with my machines and what you can achieve with them.
Big hugs - Maria x
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by mooie24
25 Apr 2011
Hi Sue.. you are so right.. I got caught up with my work and so pleased that one of my four takes an interest, I totally did not think of the basics..
I am going to sort through all my old bits and find a hand project for her to do :-)
wish me luck .. ( send me some of your patience please lol )
as I will be brushing up on my rusty skills to lol
big hugs - Maria xx
p.s. Thank you !!
20276Hi Sue, lovely to see what the children have produced, looks like fun was had by all. Thanks for posting as I had been going to ask how it went BUT you have shown us.
115776These are neat Sue. Children learn so quickly. A nice thing for you to do. Do you charge for your workshops or is this a voluntary thing on your part? Either way these will be items treasured by both mom & child for yrs. to come/Lillian
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by spendlove
25 Apr 2011
Everyone who attends the weekend pays to camp(there are a lot of people and it is an expensive venue.) Anyone who runs a workshop (music, craft etc) does it as a volunteer. Each child paid a small contribution towards the cost of the materials.
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10179Well done - go out and spread the word - handmade - with two small hands - how pretty - they will remember and perhaps grow up to be crafters with no fear to use there hands to create something
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3780How generous of you Sue to help those children out. I am sure they won't forget it. I know I still have my first needle case I made when I was about 9 or 10. Love and blessings Chris
P.S. I hope you had a wonderful Easter.
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by spendlove
25 Apr 2011
I've had an amazing weekend - but I am ready for a rest! Just a couple more commitments this evening and then zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs.
234507Here are the pictures-
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