"Catch the Sewing Bug, 25 Fun and Simple Projects" is now in print!  Younger children always want to sew, and we tend to think they're too young.  It was my desire to put together a book of simple, do-able, fun sewing projects, that with the help of mom, they can make and be successful with.

This  book, designed for younger hands working with adult ones, is written in such a way that adults with no sewing skills can easily work their way through it.  Each project builds upon skills learned in an earlier one, and by the time the child finishes the book, she not only has fair repertoire of basic sewing skills, but also a large boxful of useful, fun things that she has made.  It is amazing how much even the youngest child, with a caring adult, a good machine, and this book, can do!

My 3 year old grandson has successfully made a tote bag from a placemat, and his own "tractor"  (fabric) pillowcase.  He's so proud of them - packed them around all day, and has to show everybody.  I held Luke on my lap, with me running the foot control.  I let him lift the presser foot lever up and down, run the backstitch button, and pretty much guide the fabric.  Of course at that age he isn't capable of doing it all, but he loved what he did and we're cultivating the love of sewing and creating.  Be sure to check out "Catch the Sewing Bug" on my website, and also sign up for the "free tips for sewing with children" to make the time you spend with them at the machine more enjoyable for all.