In our gloriously free days, we've been tackling projects. Before swapping out my colorful thread for the grey needed for a quilting project, I intended to complete a box of mending. This box comes out for attention every six months, so thankfully the clothes all still fit these growing children. I had no idea this little activity would turn into an entire day of sewing adventure!
Four year old Liam learned to use a real needle and thread to sew his own project. He independently sewed two long strips together to make the letter T that ran the width of our living room. Hannah created colorful ocean collages with her scrap collection. She then ripped out seams on many of her brother's shorts so I could replace elastic waistbands. I got to patch up various holy pants and shirts.
We enjoyed spending this productive day together. My children helped me move one small step closer to my quilting project. I intend to finish up the box of mending before it again fills with the wear and tear of these lives we love. What simple pleasures!
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| Ocean collages |
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| Little hands crafting with an even-smaller needle |
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| Seam Ripper Extraordinaire |
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| The baby quilt we will soon sew |
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