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Friday, January 4, 2013

Tools Of The Trade

My daughter-in-law inherited a sewing machine awhile ago and has now decided that she wants to learn how to sew!  I spent an afternoon showing her the way around her new machine, but I quickly became frustrated with her lack of good sewing supplies.  I knew if I was frustrated with cheap thread and dull scissors that she would be too and sewing would never be fun for her!  For her Christmas gift I purchased all the necessary tools and then made a sewing caddy and matching pin cushion to keep all of her new notions close at hand. I'm sure her next sewing project will go a lot smoother now that she has the right tools for the job! 
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8 comments:

  1. Kathy PJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    What a thoughtful, perfect gift! Both items look great and I'm sure she loved her gift!

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  2. KarynJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    What a sweet gift, Susan, I can imagine her joy at receiving both...I love your idea :)
    Hugs
    Ma

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  3. PokeyJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Sew thoughtful, Susan. You'll help another person to share in our love of creating with the sewing machine!
    :-}pokey

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  4. Needled MomJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    GREAT gift!!!! She will enjoy that for years to come. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to sew with poor tools.

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  5. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    So very very true - good tools make ALL the difference. Life is far too short to work with dull scissors!

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  6. Jean(ie)January 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    you are right. The right tools make or break the outcome. What a thoughtful gift! Love the spool fabric. That is adorable!

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  7. evelynJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    What a wonderful MIL you are! Such a great idea, and so thoughtful. Isn't it great to have a shared interest with DIL.

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  8. Sophie Belle DesignsJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    What a sweet and thoughtful gift I'm sure your DIL was very happy and touched :)

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