Thursday, November 12, 2009

Cady is a Crafter

At the beginning of the school year my friend Cady had been having a hard time getting homework done in a reasonable amount of time. I struck a deal with her. If she could get her homework done by an agreed upon time then she would earn some points for that day. Well she recently earned enough points to have a crafting adventure! Yesterday was the day. She had decided she wanted to make a blanket for her American Girl Doll, Zoey. If you're unfamiliar with American Girl click <here.> Me being the quilter that I am my brain automatically translated blanket into quilt. It was a go. First thing we did was stop at Country Waffles where Destinie works. Cady knew Destinie from when she came to my PE class last year. Then we headed over to NFC to see the quilters in action! Cady was lucky enough to see all the different kinds of quilts and all the stitches/ties being put into the quilt.
The we went to cottage quilts where she picked out her fabric all by herself! Not fabric I would have instantly been drawn too but it looks great together! Really POPS! We got some zebra minky for the back! Then we had to drop of my computer at Eagle Networks where I happened to know there would be some fantastic fabric appreciators! I wanted Cady to have the full experience including OOoohing and ahhhing over fabric. Great job Eagle Networks! Thanks Aunt Maggie for taking pictures!

Then it was back to Cady's house where she mapped out her quilt...
cut the fabric...
layed it out...
and got to work sewing!
Here is the finished product! (Minus the quilting...I think she might start that Monday...)
the back...
We even busted out a pillowcase (minky for the main part...what a spoiled doll!) and a rug like the one in cottage quilts. Flowers on one side...
Zebra skin on the other.
It was a great day! Cady is a very committed crafter! She stuck to her project all day and the only time she went off to do something else was when I asked her to practice piano while I pinned some of her corners!

5 comments:

Susan said...

What a fun day for Cady! You are quite the natural teacher. You are in your element when you are teaching someone. I am so proud of you!

Grandma G said...

Wow, what an awesome quilt! I can envision a lot more in her future... thanks to your inspiration!

Anonymous said...

I could probably line up a few more pupils, Jess! Beyond sewing a straight seam for an occasional curtain or table cloth, I don't know how much knitting/crocheting/quilting I'll be teaching my kids! :)
And I agree with your mom that you are a natural teacher!
Marcy

Maggie said...

Way to go Cady!!! From fabric selection to completed project in one day..... WaHOO! Jessica, the good that you do.... I hope Cady is inspired to continue in her sewing, it adds so much beauty to the world. hugs, A Maggie

Tanya said...

So Cool! I love the finished product and it looks like you guys had a blast...I can't wait to see how Cady's sewing career just blooms!