Passing the torch
April 14th, 2008
I remember so clearly sitting on my mother’s lap when I was a little girl, helping her sew. I’m sure I mostly just sat there getting my big head in the way, watching the needle form stitches, like Olga does now. It’s hard to believe it has been more than twenty years since then, but here I am now, with my own little girl who seems to love cloth and fiber as much as I do. I know that at four she doesn’t realize what a useful skill she’s learning–for her it is all lots of fun. I hope she always feels that way; I think so far we’re on the right path.
I love it! I tried with my two daughters. One sewed for a little while, the other had absolutely no interest! *Sigh* Someday, they will realize what they’ve been missing!
Wonderful picture of you two!!! And I think it is so important that we pass down our skills to our daughters. I love that my girls are both interested in sewing and about all fiber arts too..some with more success than others..but they are willing to try. Oldest daughter even suggested that she would love a sewing machine for her 8th grade graduation this year!! You bet!
WAAHOO Annie!!
http://dads-garage.blogspot.com/2007/08/pic-for-week.html I agree with you – it’s important to teach our kids the things we know.
Ok, maybe that pic was starting a bit early, but my son Alex WILL learn how to take care of vehicles. Whether he chooses to do it or pay somebody else, at least he’ll KNOW.
Whether Olga wants to sew as an adult is up to her… but at least she’ll know how. Keep it up!!!!!
I love that you’re teaching Olga such a useful skill so early. My mom did the same with us. I’m not much of a seamstress now, as my creative juices flowed more into working with metal than textile. My one sister, though, still sews like a dream and can do amazing things with material.
And this picture is just darling!
Annie, that is the most precious picture. I hope you get that framed.