It is for mums and daughters. An Easter sewing day together!
I have 5 families coming, including a group of granny, mum and daughter who is 7. So the bug question is:
How do you organise a day that will capture the imagination and interest of 3 generations of one wonderful family?
To me it kinda goes back to pushing people gently outside their comfort zone, whilst making them laugh!
When you make people smile and laugh you can help them overcome their anxieties and they can create something they never thought was possible. this is why my classes always start with a few words to make people smile, relax and mostly laugh at my inability to stop stroking fabric!
Works everytime. I can then guide them through ideas that might have seemed way too crazy 10 minutes ago.
So tomorrow, the idea is to explore fabric, have a go at patchwork and appliqué and have fun!
We are going to use Bondaweb, scraps and a blank canvas of Klona Cotton to create panels that can be turned into cushion covers, wall hangings or any other item you can think of.
And yes the 7 yo will be machine quilting, as I have found children embrace the chance to play with a sewing machine when they are given a chance. And they create amazing things!
It's all about having fun and creating, without getting hung up on the piece ring perfect - how you get there is just as important as the destination.....
All the best for tomorrow....sounds great x
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