Little Stitchers! Week 3 Giveaway and Cutting Guides

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Welcome back to another week of Little Stitchers!  I have an awesome friend of mine from 2 little hooligans guest posting with a really great giveaway, so please scroll down for that!
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 Last week, we discussed the Sewing Printable Pack and I focused on the Sewing Straight Lines sheet.  I have had so many of you send me photos of your budding sewing lovers using those sheets and that thrills me to no end!  Please continue printing out those sheets, and specifically focus on having your child sew curves (which we will discuss again next week).  Print out the Sewing Curves sheet 1 HERE.

Because I have a week full of guest postings to fulfill, I will not have a true Kids Can Sew! this week.  However, next week we will discuss cutting, practicing that technique and a real project!  Feel free to print out the Sewing Printables and have your child practice cutting along the lines, since that is a very important sewing skill. Starting next week, we will begin true projects and cutting is the first step!

I have created a few extra cutting sheets for fun, while you wait.  Have your child cut these out and ensure their safety when using scissors.  
Keep that thumb up!

Shape Cutting Page
Bunny Cutting Page

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Today, I have one of my very good blogging friends with a wonderful and meaningful post and giveaway.  She sent me the most amazing book and we want one of you to win one, as well!
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Hi, I am Christina and I blog over at 2 little hooligans. I am here today to talk about sewing with kids as well as one of our favorite books. I know as bloggers we are constantly trying to encourage others to sew yet we somehow forget the most important ones…those little kids of ours who are right in front of us. That is why I am loving Hayley’s Kids Can Sew! series so much. It encourages us to teach and sew with our children. These moments are so important in their lives as well as ours. Plus, teaching your kids to sew is so rewarding! Remember the first time you made something and how it made you feel? Well multiply that by 100x and that is how you feel after seeing one of your kids create something. I won’t lie, creating with little ones does take a little practice. Just don’t give up on it if it doesn’t go smoothly at first. It is just like anything, the more you do it, the easier it will get. And you will be amazed at how fast kids learn and how much fun it becomes!

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I am not sure how many of you have read the book HANDS: growing up to be an artist, by Lois Ehlert, but I highly recommend it.  It is a touching story about a little girl who learns to sew and work with her hands by watching her parents. Her parents teach her and encourage her to create items with her hands and in turn she learns to love it. My sister-in-law bought this book for my kids about a year ago and it is still one of our favorite reads. And to be honest, depending on my mood this book can move me to tears. I know I am a sap. But really, it is such a sweet and touching story for parents and a fun and interactive book for the kids.

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Those little hands sewing is just priceless!

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So today Hayley and I are giving away a copy of HANDS: growing up to be an artist  because not only is it fun to create with your kids, but it is also fun to read about it. Trust me, this book will inspire you and your kids to get creating together! I know for us this book always gets my kids thinking about what they want to create next.

Enter below to win your very own copy of this incredible book!

To enter, simply leave a blog post comment telling us about what you hope your child learns and enjoys about crafting and artistry.

 

 
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Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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44 Responses to Little Stitchers! Week 3 Giveaway and Cutting Guides

  1. Annika January 13, 2014 at 12:54 pm #

    love that series! saving it all to have fun with my daugther in some years…

  2. sweeter than cupcakes January 13, 2014 at 1:03 pm #

    Sounds like a lovely read!

  3. Angela Kijauskas January 13, 2014 at 1:23 pm #

    I want my kids to know that the possibilities are endless.

  4. Jenn AJennuineLife January 13, 2014 at 2:34 pm #

    I hope Arden and eventually Hadley will learn to love arts as a way to express themselves and to reward their creativity.

  5. Chelise January 13, 2014 at 2:38 pm #

    For years Drew has answered that she wants to be an artist when she grows up! Whether she goes to school for something else or not, I hope that art and crafting can bring her happiness through the rest of her life 🙂

  6. Laura January 13, 2014 at 2:42 pm #

    Honestly? I hope she learns to love the process. Grace has been asking me to teach her for two years, but I wanted her to at least be able to listen and follow instructions first. 🙂 She says she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up, but as she’s only five… Anyway, I’m hoping she gets some life skills out of this. I learned patience from learning to sew, and that’s what I’m hoping for her. I’d like her to at least have the basic skills to mend things and sew on buttons, and I would love it if she gains enough confidence and skill to make her own creations!

  7. Heather January 13, 2014 at 2:47 pm #

    I hope they both learn to love what they make…imperfections and all. If they do that, they will continue to craft and love art. If not, they’ll be frustrated and want to give up…

  8. Niki January 13, 2014 at 3:01 pm #

    I love Lois Ehlert’s children’s books!!! My daughter’s kindergarten class just made snowmen like the ones in her book with all of the “good stuff” on them. I hope my daughter learns to never stop learning about art, and to never stop trying new media!!

  9. Jen@thecraftingfiend January 13, 2014 at 3:01 pm #

    so fun! I hope my girl learns the value of making something yourself ! and the love of being creative and having an outlet for (creative) energy!

  10. Isaac, Rachel, Sam, Caleb, and Grace Wofford January 13, 2014 at 3:04 pm #

    I hope my children can learn crafting skills in order to show love to others – making things for those in need, for their own future families, for gifts. It is so rewarding to give something you’ve made yourself!

  11. Ryan Roth Photography January 13, 2014 at 4:23 pm #

    What an amazing idea. I think teaching our children to see is a lost art. Every week, a small group of us get together and sew. Right now we are sewing quilts for children in our local hospital. I would love to teach my children to pay it forward with quilts they made on their own.

  12. Lis Mellon January 13, 2014 at 4:31 pm #

    I hope my girls learn to enjoy the process of creating something totally unique, and to share that excitement with the special people in their lives. I know that’s what sewing with my mom meant to me, and I want to pass it on to them.

  13. Paisley Roots January 13, 2014 at 5:05 pm #

    I want all of my kids to learn that pride and accomplishment after making an item. Seeing their imaginations at work while dreaming up designs and pairing fabrics, textures and colors. I’m just excited to see them grow and learn!

  14. Melle January 13, 2014 at 5:09 pm #

    I have a little artist. I would LOVE to share this book with him. 🙂

    Tickledpeep@yahoo.com

  15. Cathy January 13, 2014 at 5:55 pm #

    Hi there
    Love this series
    I am hopeful that I will be able to install a it’s so ok to be different and color a tree blue and the sky green
    Cheers
    Cathy

  16. Dori Gray January 13, 2014 at 7:57 pm #

    This sounds like just the ticket to get my daughter sewing!. Thanks for the chance to win.

  17. LiciaLee January 13, 2014 at 8:06 pm #

    That book looks awesome. I love Lois Ehlert. I am hoping that my children grow up to learn to craft and sew and love it as much as I do. I want them to learn that even if something isn’t perfect its still worhtwhile to be creative and artistic for yourself and the joy of it.

  18. Mie Brindle January 13, 2014 at 8:12 pm #

    It is probably not a surprise that I would love my kids to learn to sew. ButI also hope they get my husband’s talent to draw…since I have NONE of that 😉
    Thanks for the chance to win and for the great series!!

  19. Sheena Anderson January 13, 2014 at 9:08 pm #

    My oldest is getting a sewing machine and we are going to do some sewing lessons together.

  20. Jeanenne Nielsen January 13, 2014 at 10:45 pm #

    I would love to give this book to my grandchildren to have them learn to be creative. I have some darling granddaughters that I would love to teach how to be creative and learn to do things with their hands and not just be idle. Thanks for the giveaway. I might buy the book anyway if I don’t win.

  21. Jessica January 13, 2014 at 11:22 pm #

    My daughter has recently shown an interest in sewing. This would be a great starting point for us both.

  22. Jessica January 13, 2014 at 11:27 pm #

    My daughter has recently shown an interest in sewing. This would be a great starting point for us both.

  23. Emily January 14, 2014 at 1:28 am #

    Fun! I hope Ansley learns to sew and that it’s okay to make mistakes.

  24. Emily January 14, 2014 at 1:28 am #

    Fun! I hope Ansley learns to sew and that it’s okay to make mistakes.

  25. Barbara Smith January 14, 2014 at 2:31 am #

    What a great giveaway! This has really inspired me to teach my daughters. I hope that they learn how to express their creativity, have a therapy outlet when needed but most of all to love themselves and to see themselves as successful, amazing crafty girls that they truly are.

  26. Kathy E. January 14, 2014 at 2:47 am #

    I want my child to know that his/her imagination is unlimited and whatever they like is creative and good! Inspiration comes from what they see around them, but how they interpret it into their own style makes it unique and that is the whole point of art.

  27. Falafel and the Bee January 14, 2014 at 3:42 am #

    I would love my girls to never stop pushing their limits. To keep on going and improving their skills. Never become stagnant.
    ~Michelle

  28. Katy Lewis January 14, 2014 at 9:19 am #

    I want them to learn that they can be as individual as they want, they have the means to create something as completely unique as they are and not follow the crowd.

  29. mik41 January 14, 2014 at 11:42 am #

    My granddaughter is only 3, but I have already begun to teach her how to sew – so much fun!

  30. LittleHouseontheDairy January 15, 2014 at 1:59 am #

    I have read this book from our local library several times! I love it

  31. Nique Etienne January 15, 2014 at 8:32 am #

    Individuality and problem solving skills

  32. Joelle January 16, 2014 at 5:48 am #

    that doing it “perfectly” is NOT the most important thing!

  33. Mommy's Got Class January 20, 2014 at 11:06 pm #

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  34. Jona January 20, 2014 at 11:14 pm #

    I hope my daughter learns to enjoy the process, even if the end result isn’t perfect!

  35. Erin January 20, 2014 at 11:19 pm #

    I just want my daughter to find an art that helps her to express herself

  36. fenna January 20, 2014 at 11:22 pm #

    I love creativity and would love if my kids could express themselves in some creative form! My oldest makes all sorts of things out of cardboard (think boy things like skis, snowshoes, swords, shields, cars, etc) But, I’d love to teach them one day to sew though I’m terrified of their little fingers being sewn 😉

  37. darcie January 21, 2014 at 12:08 am #

    My son did a project with the author’s “Planting a Rainbow” book last year in his Kindergarten class! I don’t know of her work other than that. We try to instill a love of art and self-expression in our kids, as we are both artists. My husband writes and acts, and I sew and dance, so introducing lots of different kinds of arts and encouraging that sort of exploration has always been something we’ve done. But working it in and cleaning up afterward are the hard parts!

  38. Laura January 21, 2014 at 3:52 am #

    I’m looking at giving my Grace life skills here. While I would love it if she starts making her own creations, I’m looking at giving her basic sewing skills. I want her to at least be able to mend things, fix popped seams, and sew on her own buttons. I’d like her to learn how to hem and maintain her own clothing. And in the process of teaching her that, I’m going to be teaching her how to measure, how to follow a pattern, and how to construct clothing and other sewing projects. So if in the future if she *does* really decide to become a fashion designer, which is what she keeps telling me she wants to do, she’ll have skills to build on and won’t be going in without knowing basics like what a french seam is or what cutting on the bias does!

  39. Brooke January 21, 2014 at 5:21 pm #

    My girlies likes to draw and cut out people. I am hoping to start teaching her to sew soon! I am thinking I would like to start in a couple weeks! She is 5. 🙂

  40. ua yse January 22, 2014 at 8:46 am #

    ahhh i bet this book is so wonderfully inspiring! my 6-year old cade is a very cautious and routined kind of child which makes his hesitant to perform tasks or really get outside of the box at times. i got him on a sewing machine a year ago by doing the foot pedal and letting him feel the gratification of feeding card stock cutouts through to make a beautiful garland. we hung that garland up in my studio for a whole year and I could see him light up every time someone pointed it out. I want more light-up moments this year so I think I’ll give another go at it 🙂 thanks for considering us.
    aloha, Uakea ( uakeaegami@gmail.com )

  41. Mickey Newman January 30, 2014 at 12:02 am #

    What a wonderful idea for a book. I am teaching my 5-year-old granddaughter how to sew. She has the low of making things already. I hope to extend her love to sewing..

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