We come from a long line of women who love to sew. My grandmother used an old treadle sewing machine to make my dresses when I was a child. My mother was always making gifts of clothing and quilts. She used to surprise my sister and me with doll clothes she made during the day while we were at school. I learned to sew when I was eleven and made my own clothes in high school. Later I also became a quilter. My daughters began sewing even earlier. Liana was only six years old when she hand-pieced a small quilt. Arielle made the same type of quilt on a sewing machine when she was eight. And you are never too old to learn to sew. Marissa is in her twenties and just beginning to enjoy sewing. She is full of great ideas that she wants to create.
After visiting the 4-H Fair one summer, I was a little anxious the girls would want to raise a pig or a cow. Instead, they were fascinated by fabric! The crafting club was raising money by selling fabric of every sort and color. The girls wanted to join immediately and have been sewing for several years with this club.
I have been working as an assistant with the 4-H girls for the past couple of years. I am enjoying seeing a new generation of children discovering the fun and satisfaction of creating fabric crafts and clothing. Our 4-H club is a little out of the way for some folks and requires a huge time commitment. I decided to offer an alternative--beginner lessons with flexible scheduling in my home. We hope to find some like-minded girls (and moms) who want to learn to sew.
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| Arielle's quilt, age 8 |
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| Liana's quilt, age 6 |
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