Sometimes, just sometimes, I think it would probably be an easier ride being a non-sewing mum.
And then I see the end result, am secretly pleased with it and those thoughts disappear as quickly as they came.
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Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Expectations
Sometimes I think our children's expectations of producing the proverbial rabbit out of the hat for friends' birthdays are heightened by the misplaced belief that we love to sew anything: at any time, at a moment's notice and are on 24 hour call for personalised requests.
Sometimes, just sometimes, I think it would probably be an easier ride being a non-sewing mum.
And then I see the end result, am secretly pleased with it and those thoughts disappear as quickly as they came.
Sometimes, just sometimes, I think it would probably be an easier ride being a non-sewing mum.
And then I see the end result, am secretly pleased with it and those thoughts disappear as quickly as they came.
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ha, ha, just think of it as another excuse to sit down in front of the machine!
ReplyDeleteLove it and I'm sure Georgie will too. I have 4 of these to make on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! I think it's quite nice to be asked to make something - it shows that the person asking thinks you make nice things. Of course, there is a limit....
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice they want you to make something! Too bad kids don't do much in the way of planning ahead, however.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when people ask me to hem pants. Double Blah! Just because I like to sew does not mean I like to do alterations. :)
ReplyDeleteBut Georgie will love her pillow!
I expect that is why I was taught to sew when I was 5. My kids have never asked me to make stuff for their friends, I guess I have not made that an option they saw available. I love the pillow, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that they want you to sew something for their friends!
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ReplyDeletecan see this has been made with love, (sorry deleted previous comment as it had too many spelling mistakes)
ReplyDeleteHaHa! Not just a sewing mum but a good sewing mum, that's what you are. My eldest asked if I could produce a school bag with the 1D logo on it for a princely sum of £5 for a secret Santa gift for a friend to give a friend. I said no. I'm a mean sewing mum.
ReplyDeleteoh, I have so been there! Presents, and fancy dress costumes.
ReplyDeletethe expectation is there .. because we always produce the goods xx .. and good it is xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love that fabric. What a nice mom you are!
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