I have a 9-year-old granddaughter who loves to sew. She has received my hand-sewn gifts since she was born. A couple of years ago she wanted a sewing kit that included pieces to cut and sew by hand. The result was a small mermaid stuffie. Since then she would pick up needle, thread, and fabric, and sew creations by hand. On her 8th birthday her parents gave her a simple Brother sewing machine. That’s how it started.

I got a photo in a text soon after, showing a pillow she sewed and she was so proud of it! I ...

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