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Sew-In at Home: Learning From Our Mistakes!
Before we started this project, the kids and I were very undecided if we were able to handle such a huge undertaking. None of us really knew how to sew that well, or how to assemble a quilt for that matter. But, we knew that this year was one that has brought a lot of new experiences into our liv...
Read MoreSew-In at Home: A Christmas Quilt
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! The Christmas Quilt is FINISHED! Thank you all so much for following along on our journey as we learned all about quilting and explored the joys and easy companionship that come along with this timeless craft. The Sew-In started while Nathan and ...
Read MoreSew-In at Home: A Holiday Quilt Adorned with "Coping" [Sashing] Strips
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! I believe that learning and family time keeps the children grounded. The "sewing" days are my favorite as we spend hours talking, laughing, learning, and sewing. So many memories are being made as well as skills that will last a lifetime! Thanks ...
Read MoreSew-In at Home: Thread Jams, Skipped Stitches, and Completed Blocks!
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! I believe that learning and family time keeps the children grounded. The "sewing" days are my favorite as we spend hours talking, laughing, learning, and sewing. So many memories are being made, as well as skills that will last a lifetime! Thank...
Read MoreSew-In With Nathan & Sayley: Sewing Mends the Soul
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! The Sew-In started while Nathan and Sayley were spending countless hours at home due to the COVID pandemic. While these are unsettling times, I believe that learning and family time keeps the children grounded. The "sewing" days are my favorite a...
Read MoreSew-In at Home With Nathan and Sayley: Sewing Their First Holiday Square
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! The Sew-In started while Nathan and Sayley were spending countless hours at home due to the COVID pandemic. While these are quite uncertain times, I believe that learning and family time keeps the children grounded. The "sewing" days are my favor...
Read MoreSew-In at Home with Nathan & Sayley: Memories in the Making
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley. As these two talented and adventurous little children have made significant strides in their sewing skills, we have decided to tackle our first quilt together! Little do they know, this is going to be used for Christmas this year, as part of a ve...
Read MoreSew-In at Home: Finishing the Flouncy Skirt with Sayley
Welcome back to Sew-In at Home with Nathan and Sayley! Today, we are finishing up Sayley's flouncy circle skirt, and she is ecstatic! If you are just joining us, you can catch up on the previous installments here: Sew-In at Home. Today, Sayley went into her last day of this project happy to b...
Read MoreSew-In Part Three: Maintenance & Flouncy Skirts
Welcome back to the Sew-In with Nathan & Sayley! These two kiddos are continuing their adventures in sewing and creating their very first Featherweight projects! You can catch up on the previous installments here: Sew-In at Home This month, Nathan is learning about proper Featherweight maint...
Read MoreSew-In Part Two: First Featherweight Projects
Welcome to Part Two of the Sew-In with Nathan and Sayley! Today, the kids are creating custom projects that they have imagined, designed, and sewn - all on their own! Follow along on their captivating journey as they gain knowledge, confidence, and ingenuity. Products used in Sew-In Part Two...
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