catsigler Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 My 8 y.o. granddaughter Kyra spent ten days with us, and she made her first quilt. She cut squares with a rotary cutter, pieced the blocks, sewed them into strips, and sewed some of the strips together. She also chose the border and backing fabric (50% off! weee!!!). And she quilted it on the Millie (circle lord swirls). I don't know who's more proud, Kyra, or me! She made sure I finished binding it in time for her to take it on the plane so she could snuggle with it instead of the icky airline blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Cathey, Kyra is a real cutie and I love her quilt. She did an awesome job on it:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Wow that is something to be very proud of and she sure looks like she is. Congratulations Grandma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Cathey, WOW! I am really impressed. Kyra is such a cutie pie and looks so proud of her accomplishment. The quilt is quite lovely - probably much better than some of the quilts you gals get to quilt for some of your customers. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have been told that beauty (and intelligence) is passed on every other generation... Kyra is a beauty (just like her grandma) and she's got the quilty smarts, too (just like her grandma). It's so obvious you are related... she's got your smile and your eyes and the blonde hair, too! I think you started something here with Kyra. What a wonderful time you had with your grand daughter. Future phone calls and conversations will include fabric and patterns and sewing supplies. I can see why you are so proud, Cathey. You have a beautiful family. ((hugs)) Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanme Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 What a wonderful quilt. If Kyra can do this at 8, just imagine what amazing quilts she will whip up in her 20s. Fantastic effort from a gorgeous girl You must all be very proud. My 17yo dd and I went shopping for her quilt fabric today. She made some lovely choices. I'm hoping that she enjoys putting it all together and that there will be many more. Satu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Great story...so, is Kyra hooked?? I love to see young ladies getting into quilting. You should be proud. Beautiful quilt - she did a great job. Mary Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 That is so AWESOME!! She will cherish this memory forever. Make sure you tell her that all your on-line APQS friends think her quilt is great. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Oh my gosh, Cathey! You must be sooooooo proud! What a beautiful little girl, and what a beautiful quilt she made!! How precious.......! The very best gift you could give her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats to Kyra for completing her first quilt!!! You have a cute grand daughter Cathey, and I know you two will have a lot of years together dis-cussing patterns and fabric. My GD is 9yr. old and made her first one when she was 7 but hasn't finished her baby doll quilt........too many activities right now. Hope the bug bites her again so she will get it finished but I will save it for her just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 What a memory you made together, And beautiful too. She will treasure this quilt for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucumberQuilting Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congratulations! What a wonderful story, start to finished photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeta Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 What a beautiful job. She should be very proud and so should you for passing on a love for quilting to the younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I've seen many adult quilts that aren't half that beautiful. What a joy for you to share your talent with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebger Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I pray I'll have a granddaughter (or grandson) someday who will want to quilt with me. My daughter at this time isn't interested. I do have a future daughter-in-law who's done some sewing....who knows? I know you're proud, Cathey. Great job, Kyra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Pretty quilt! Pretty granddaughter! Lucky grandmother! Linda R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajab Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Cathey, What a great quilt your granddaughter made. I bet you two made some wonderful memories to go along with the quilt that will be treasured forever just like her first quilt will be. Great job Kyra you go girl. I know my first quilt didn't look anything like that. Having a LA makes a world of difference. Angela Red Leaf Quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 What a great job! Isn't being a Grandma great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smockingRN Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Oh Cathey! Kyra is a doll, and I love her quilt! Beautiful colors and the swirls are to die for! I have a dgd who is 10...I would be so proud to help her make a quilt! It would truly be a dream come true! Maybe one day soon ;-) Hugs, Karen in Louisiana:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterscafe Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Wow, your picture is so cute I'd like to buy a whole book filled with stories and quilt photos with Grandma Cathey and precious Kyra! Thanks for the special treat! I bet she was snug as a bug all the way home in that big bus in the sky, what a brave and adventuresome young lady coming all the way by plane to visit for the summer I know she'll cherish the memory of her visit forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsigler Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thank you all for your lovely comments. I forwarded them all to Kyra. Kyra hasn't seen them yet, but her Mom got all teary eyed reading them and said what a wonderful chat group this is. I uploaded a series of pictures of Kyra making her quilt and one of her little sister Keely--although it has nothing to do with quilting--just because it made me laugh out loud. http://picasaweb.google.com/catsquilting/KyraSFirstQuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Oh my, Cathey! The concentration on Kyra's face was a joy to behold! This young lady is learning that she can do anything--and isn't that what we all want our children and grandchildren to know? I love that her tongue was helping her concentrate--what cute pictures and aren't you glad to have documented that first quilt? She can put one of those pictures in her first quilting publication with a dedication to her dear Grandmother who taught her to quilt! I'm teary! Thanks for sharing. Linda R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Cathey, I love the two pictures with Kyra concentrating on sewing her pieces together. I love how she has her tongue sticking out. These are great pictures and a wonderful memory for the two of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Cathey, thank you so much for sharing beautiful Kyra with us! How I enjoyed looking at all the photos, and yes I laughed out loud at her little sister, LOLOLOL!!! It's easy to see where Kyra gets her looks, too. Glad you included you in the pics so we could see more of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Kyra and Keely -- what absolutly beautiful names. I love those names!! Such beautiful girls, too...cute little blondies. Yaaaay! Thanks for sharing the progress on building Kyra's quilt top and then of her quilting it. You just made my day. I'm grinning a VBG. Thanks, Cathey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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