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A First Quilt

For Christmas Daisy got her very own little sewing machine (I would say that this one has a number of frustrating points and as soon as we're sure that she won't let her fingers get pulled under the needle I think she'll have to upgrade to something she can use more independently...where the thread doesn't break or come unthreaded constantly and that actually has a backstitch).  We've sewn a few things together (pajama pants, a small tote), but I was especially proud when she wanted to make an itty bitty quilt for one of Scout's favorite stuffed animals: baby sea turtle.

She designed it herself using fabric from her tiny stash, cut the pieces, and did all the sewing (though I helped with pinning and direction.  It's already much loved.

They grow up so fast!

Check Out My Post at Sew Mama, Sew!

The Friday Finds are great this week and are in the next post down, but if you're interested in sewing, head over to Sew Mama, Sew to read my tutorial on making a Hanging Bed Organizer.
If you haven't been to the Sew Mama, Sew blog before, have a look around. There are some great tutorials for children's clothing, and September was Home Dec month--featuring tons of DIY sewing for the home. It's such a great blog, I'm thrilled to have been able to contribute!
Now, off to the mountains!