1. Sewing Great for hand and eye coordination (fine motor skills). Helps with concentration and ability to focus. I use a template to trace and cut out the front and back of felt-shaped animals. My girls sew the two pieces together by using a blanket or regular stitch. We leave an opening, put in some stuffing, [...]
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We have a guest post today by Jasmine from Far Above Rubies: She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Proverbs 31:17 Preparing our daughters to be corner pillar stones is important to their well being (Psalm 144). Here are some things that are incredibly needed for their success: Train [...]
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One of the things that I did with my girls when they were young was to encourage them to keep their hands busy. I wanted them to be productive and make good use of their time. So whenever I was reading aloud to them I would have them draw, sew, crochet, play with legos, knit [...]
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There is something so special about a little girl learning how to sew… and when you are a little girl nothing seems more fitting than to make your “dolly” a doll quilt…. one that is pretty and warm for her to snuggle under. A doll quilt is a perfect beginner project for that dearly excited [...]
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Spending time with our daughters while teaching them to sew (or learning along side them) is so rewarding. First of all you get the opportunity to spend that important time together, second you are teaching them a skill that they can use their entire life, third you teaching more than sewing you are teaching perseverance, [...]
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Have you ever made a pillow case or had your daughter make one? If you have been hesitant to break out your sewing machine or to make a project with your daughter, then wait no longer! This is such a fun and easy project that is so useful and can be as simple or elaborate [...]
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Several years ago my oldest daughter, Breezy, created a little bag that was so adorable that I wanted to make some of my own. This little bag tutorial is based off of her design. I have given directions for hand sewing and the stitches have a “rustic” look which adds to the beauty, but you [...]
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Over the years I have taught my daughters how to do many things so that if there is illness or someone is in the hospital they know how to run a household of ten– as they have proven in the past with a rocky past year behind us! I think it is so important to [...]
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