Ane learns to sew
Sort of.
We stopped off at Michaels yesterday, where Ane picked out some inexpensive yarn, and I bought plastic canvas and plastic needles.
I then attempted to show her what a cross-stitch looks like.
I chose plastic canvas (instead of burlap, though thanks for the suggestion, Holly!) because it would stay stiff in her hands. Unfortunately, the eye of the plastic needle is a little bit wider than the hole she’s pulling it through, so she does have to tug it more than I’d hoped.
I think we might need new needles.
And showing her cross-stitching at this age is a bit much. Still, she’s enjoying the experience. Once she “finishes” with her yarn thread, I just pull it back out (leaving a few anchor stitches to keep the yarn on the canvas) and let her start all over again.
Because we all have to start somewhere.
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February 17th, 2009 09:13
Yes, we all have to start. But you might have unleashed a terrible thing! Sometimes I think my crafts are taking over my life!
My fabric stash could only grow like this because I don’t have a husband. I yearn to knit; crochet; try every other craft there is.
No one gets cards anymore because I refuse to buy them, and I don’t have time to make them, but all the supplies are stacked all over.
I have nearly every DMC floss color there is.
But I love my crafting. I wouldn’t be me without it.
So enjoy, Ane! It’s just the beginning.
~Lynda
February 17th, 2009 10:13
Yeah, you might want to get slimmer needles. Just make sure you don’t lose them, even plastic ones hurt when you sit on them (not that I’m speaking from experience).