Category: Handicrafts

Well it's been almost a year now since we started researching Charlotte Mason & her homeschooling methods.  Is it working?  YES!  One of the most rewarding aspects of Charlotte Mason is finding more & more joy-filled days.  We minimized our lesson workload, cut out the busywork, & kept only the best of what was truly needed maximizing on those.  This opened up our afternoons for the kids to pursue their own interests.  Skeptical?  So was I.  However, it wasn't long before I realized that if the children were freed from their TV/computer/video games opportunities, they would eventually find something to do on their own.  And they actually do!  

This particular entry is about my daughter Jessie, now 10 years old.  Last year at this time she had some basic sewing skills and a little interest in learning more.  I jumped at this opportunity and started gathering materials & tools.  We found some wonderful Klutz books (a little pricey - I always purchase at Amazon & wait until I have $25 in my cart to get free shipping) with simple sewing directions, pictures, patterns, fabrics and bought some extra materials for her to use.  Well, a year later, and several more Klutz books later, she's now sewing & crocheting up a storm!  (By the way, I have very limited skills here.  She's going to have to teach me how to crochet because I'm just not getting it LOL!)  I'll blog about her sister-cousin Taylor a little later as she too has been learning some new skills!

Jessie & Her Recent Projects	Jewelry Roll & Envelope Purse	Jessie & Cutie
A "Princess" Felt Pillow She Uses for a Doorstop	Awesome Work Jessie!	Fish Mat for "Cutie" *see above pic*