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My Two Little Crafters: Great Craft Company At Ages 3 & 4
I bought a simple rug loom at a weavers guild garage sale about eight years ago, back when motherhood was my hope. “It’s for kids,” I told my husband. When I bought it, I could only imagine how fun it would be to weave with our children one day. And I’m oh-so-happy to report that Thursday was the big day. I taught Abby to weave.
I cleaned the spider webs off the old frame loom and set it up in the living room. Abby, 4, took to it right away. (She said she might even like it more than stitching.) We skipped the sample-making and started right in on a rug using the thickest yarn in my stash. (Lion Brand Big) She said she wanted to correct her mistakes as she goes, so we’ve done a lot of reweaving and she still likes it.
The plan was for Amelia, 3, to try her hand at weaving, too, but instead she asked to do some stitching. So Amelia graduated from the plastic stitch board she was practicing on and selected some fabric scraps from Abby’s stitch box. She’s watched Abby and I with our embroidery hoops, so she seemed to naturally know what to do. It was fantastic to watch her make random stitches to secure a tiny piece of a yellow and blue floral print to a green polka dot background.
We had had a challenging afternoon, so it was very nice to spend a peaceful evening crafting together in the living room. I’m so thankful that I get to be the mother of these two little girls. They inspire me so much and I can’t believe what a kick I get out of crafting with them. I’m a very lucky woman. : )
I’ve had a bit of computer trouble this week, but I think I’m back in business. Later today I will announce some more winners of Amy Butler goodies, so enter the contest if you haven’t already. Good luck everyone!
*** P.S. If any of you locals are in looking for some knitting fun tonight, Knitwear designer Jared Flood is town. Check out his Brooklyn Tweed slide show and presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at East Grand Rapids Library (lower level) 746 Lakeside Drive SE. The cost $10, or $5 and a handmade washrag or potholder for charity. He’s also teaching a workshops at City Knitting today and tomorrow. Call 454-9276 to reserve tickets.
Posted: November 7th, 2008 under Crafting with Kids, Sewing, weaving.
Comments: 12
Comments
Comment from Libby
Time: November 7, 2008, 9:18 am
Cute! You are definitely lucky :)
Comment from Lisa at Lil Fish Studios
Time: November 7, 2008, 9:21 am
This is so great! Kids are so much fun to work with. You’ve encouraged me to let my 3yr old try his hand at stitching. Hopefully it goes as well as it did for your girls. Keep it up!
Comment from heather
Time: November 7, 2008, 9:32 am
That is so fun! I have done the same sorts of buying things pre-kids that are now beginning to pay off.
My mom bought me a fisher price loom when I was a kid, and I also liked those square potholder looms.
Comment from Kati
Time: November 7, 2008, 10:35 am
This is just too precious! You are so lucky that they enjoy doing this with you – you three will be able to spend many many hours together creating…what a special relationship!
Comment from Kati
Time: November 7, 2008, 10:45 am
Also, please don’t make us wait too long for the drawing!!! We all love Amy Butler’s products and I know I’m not the only one with crossed fingers…haha!
Comment from Renee
Time: November 7, 2008, 11:53 am
Awe, how sweet are those photos?! I love crafting with my kids, they are great memory making moments indeed!
Renee
Comment from Shellyfish
Time: November 7, 2008, 12:35 pm
I’ve been slowly catching up on past podcasts and just listened yesterday to how you bought that loom! How funny. My little girl just started stitching a little (she’s 3). I can’t wait till she can do more with me!
Comment from Elizabeth
Time: November 7, 2008, 12:49 pm
Oh my word, so cute. We will have to try weaving here….
Comment from Jacqui
Time: November 7, 2008, 3:26 pm
I really enjoyed reading about the crafty time you spend with your 2 girls. I craft at the moment with my eldest son 5 and he just loves anything with yarn. I may just have to invest in a rug loom. I have 2 other children who are to small at the moment to craft but am so looking forward to the day where I can craft with them all and teach them the things I know.
Comment from sarahelizabeth
Time: November 7, 2008, 3:38 pm
yes! there is nothing better than crafting with kids. mine are 5 & 6 :)
Comment from Bev
Time: November 7, 2008, 4:03 pm
Super to see those little stitchers starting – and I love the bright orange embroidery hoop!
Comment from Turtle
Time: November 7, 2008, 8:28 pm
how sweet! my daughter likes to draw and occ bead, but otherwise..she is her daddy’s girl when it comes to sharing interests. You are lucky! (lol, mine is now 16)
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