Thursday, July 13, 2017

Sew a Softie - The Crafternoon


It begins with needle and thread
that's how the magic is bred;
some fabric, a little stuffing,
and still it looks like nothing.

Now comes the fun part -
you begin working your art,
and as you sew your design
the magic begins to shine.

You stop for tea and cake,
and then go on with your make;
you work a little faster,
magic is a stern master.

With tea, conversation and fun
your softie is quickly done,
and you hope to return soon
for another crafternoon!


We are once again joining the Sew a Softie project
where my niece Dana (8) is a 'Kid Ambassador',
serious in her mission to spread the joy of sewing.

To that end we've hosted a crafternoon
where Dana showed how to make a heart softie.
We've made a garland out of the hearts
to show that you can make softie decorations
to cheer any party.


And there was even a student hiding underneath the table...

117 comments:

Maya Kuzman said...

What a lovely crafternoon! Dana seems excellent in her mission and quite happy about the gathering and the make!

Haak en Pen said...

It look like great fun and a happy afternoon with cake!!

KC'sCourt! said...

Looks like you are all having a wonderful lovely time

Julie xxxxxx

NADINE said...

Pretty, pretty softies, beautiful pictures, and wonderful words... :D

In stitches,
NADINE

Prunella Pepperpot said...

What a brilliant fun day. It's lovely to see Dana's happy smiling face, it's infectious. Loving the softies and the cakes and your adorable labrador!
Have a great Thursday Amalia :)

mamasmercantile said...

It looks amazing, such a fun afternoon spreading the joy of crafting.

Vee said...

Your niece is a wonderful ambassador! This sounds like ever so much fun.

Amy at love made my home said...

What a lovely fun afternoon!

Decor To Adore said...

This post made me smile and warmed my heart. I adore seeing children using their imaginations for crafting.

Manu said...

Wow the cake looks so yummy and the hearts are so cute!!
Thanks for sharing.
Love

Maggie Ann said...

Thats a sweet get-together. The hearts are so pretty and all done by hand!

Anna said...

Oh it looks like so much fun!xx

Luciana F. Damiano said...

How nice everyone sewing in harmony!
Tasting a sweet and great company!
The little dog is very handsome !!!

Anonymous said...

The student under the table may not have paid that much attention I'm afraid ;-)
Your pictures tell me that it was cosy and fun!! Lovely!

Lorrie said...

What a happy time sewing together. Looks like a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Rhodesia said...

Sounds like a fun afternoon, I would have enjoyed being there. Have a good weekend Diane

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

What a fun time! I love the project...and the student under the table is a heartstealer!

Ann Thompson said...

Crafternoon. I like the sound of this. Looks like a fun time

Dewena said...

That particular student looks like he's waiting for cake!

I've not heard of this project but what a wonderful idea. This took me back to summers growing up when all of my cousins each got a week or two at a favorite aunt's house. The time always started off with a visit to craft stores where we would choose a project to work on while we were visiting. Several summers as a teenager we went to a friend of my aunt who was a master hook rug artist. I learned to design one and work it and took it home with me to finish. I loved that better than any other craft I learned. I wonder what happened to that black hook rug with blue musical notes on it?

Louca por porcelana said...

Such happiness!Wonderful crafternoon!You are great!

Kim said...

What a lovely afternoon! Everything looks wonderful, the banner (my favorite!), the tablecloth, the cakes and the smiles. Fabulous right down to that pup!

MaryAnne said...

Well done, Dana! I love all the hearts - a wonderful way to share the love of sewing.

Fantastic poem, too!

Draffin Bears said...

Dear Amaila,

Looks like the perfect afternoon, crafting and having fun with friends.
I like that... Crafternoon.
Happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn

Jeanie said...

I love a crafternoon! (I thought my family was the only one who called them that! I love that someone else does!) It's a great project and anytime one can be with kids and creating is a day that is special in every way. I love, love this post!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

What a wonderful project! Kudos to Dana and you for hosting this lovely Crafternoon, Amalia :)

La Table De Nana said...

Best of times:) Adorable post..adorable girl:)

Conniecrafter said...

I do love the heart banner there that is just so pretty, and with all those hands working so hard I bet you can finish one quite quickly!! How fun to pass on the fun of sewing to kids and make a great project together too!

The French Hutch said...

Happy faces tell the story. What a fun way to spend time and learn to sew. Love your sweet poem and everything is better with cake and tea..........

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Just perfect, Amalia. I love it! Sharing the art of sewing and having cake makes for special memories. xo ♥

VeggieMummy said...

Crafting and cakes - what a perfect combination! Your Scottish holiday looks wonderful. xx

Carla from The River said...

Perfect craft time fun. I remember when I use to hold craft parties, even with my boys, I did. We made all kinds of fun things, Tie Dye T-shirts, bean/noodle art and one of their favorite, painting rocks.
xx oo
Carla

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

How fun that looks! I love the heart garland and the student under the table. As always the poem is precious!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

That is absolutely wonderful that Dana is spreading her joy of sewing at such a young age!
I would love to attend a crafternoon!

Gracie Saylor said...

Sweet Hearts you made and Sweet Hearts you are! Thanks for sharing the joy of Dana's softie sewing project, and enjoy it as well :) xxxxxxx

Anna said...

Quality time and quality pictures ! Words too ;)
Anna

Daniela said...

What a cheerful post you're sharing today, darling Amalia, I so love your works and the smiles of your kids !

Wishing you a most lovely end of your week,
always thinking of you with so much love,
precious friend of mine

XOXO Dany

said...

This seems so adorable and fun! Love the "kid ambassador" part. :)

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

I want to come play at your house ... it looks like you all had lots of fun! Crafts and cake and lots of giggles and playful concentration. What a lovely sewing ambassador, and that little one on the table with such cheeks to kiss!

Thanks for letting us in on this fun afternoon.
Brenda xox

Tricia Buice said...

Such a fun afternoon - love the name :) What a special gift to be able to share a talent like this. Bravo!

niwibo said...

Such a lucky afternoon. Only smiling faces.
And your garland of hearts looks so nice.
Have a sunny sunday,
greetings, Nicole

Jo said...

My girls love a crafternoon and we are due a few in a weeks time when the Summer holidays start. Jo x

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I had never heard the term 'crafternoon' and I love it!! What fun for all. And good for your niece for her good work at such a young age.

Edit said...

What a great crafternoon, Amalia! :-) I'm glad that I found your blog! Your beautiful photos and your lovely poems put a smile on my face! Have a delightful week!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Really sweet and very impressive that an 8 year old is teaching the love of sewing. Wish I could join you for a crafternoon as I never, ever learned to sew properly. Not even buttons that continuously feel off uniforms while my boys were in school. I just made salt dough hearts with my 6 year old neighbor that are outside drying in the summer sun right now.

handmade by amalia said...

We would have enjoying having you :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Crafting always carries fond memories with it, I've noticed. My grandmother once told me that when she was a girl they would sew with their mother for two hours after school, without fail. She had three sisters and I've always pictured it as a scene from Little Women though all my grandmother wanted at the time was to escape outside and play :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Thanks Maryanne. I see that you are also taking part, heading over to see what you are doing

handmade by amalia said...

This warmed my heart, Jeanie. And, indeed, we had fun.

handmade by amalia said...

I should come to you for advice. My little nephew wants to craft as well (anything big sister can do he can do better...) and I find that I don't have as many ideas for him once you exclude anything soccer related :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I wish I could hold a crafternoon and beam you all you over. Technology is letting me down.

handmade by amalia said...

Wouldn't that be something? And I'll make you all watch the FULL set of my Scotland photos :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Your summer holidays haven't started yet? We get two full months - the whole of July and August - and high school students get the last ten days of July as well because two months are not enough.

handmade by amalia said...

This is such a kind and lovely comment, Edit, Thank you! I'm glad you found me too :-)

handmade by amalia said...

We'll trade - sewing lessons for salt dough fun, and we'll bring cake.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Very nice pics! Thank for sharing! 👌👌👌

Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen said...

What a fun crafternoon, Amalia. Such a beautiful poem and stunning photos.

Gumbo Lily said...

Crafternoon! Brilliant! Love seeing your people enjoying an afternoon together. The cake looks scrumptch!!

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

You took some great pics....an afternoon crafting what more can a person want! Looks like you all had a great time. I want a piece of the cake..

Edit said...

:-)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Kudos to Dana!
Love the post, the food, the hearts and that beautiful dog :)

So much fun and learning for everyone :)

akiko hiramatsu said...

Oh, what a lovely post, Amalia!!
I would love to join there<3

akiko
www.akikohiramatsu.com

Existe Sempre Um Lugar said...

Boa tarde, é maravilhoso o convivo, os participantes revela a criatividade na criação de peças lindas, um doce no intervalo, cai bem, as fotos são excelente.
Continuação de boa semana,
AG

Gloria Baker said...

what lovely post and pictures Amalia!! all beauty!!

Le crocette di Mariuccia said...

Very nices pictures and lovely post!! Beautiful summer, Mariuccia

likeschocolate said...

Fun! Looks like everyone had a great time! Have a fun week!

Ohmydearests said...

wonderful! love the beautiful lab!

Stephanie said...

What a precious time all of you must have had! Your niece looks like such a sweetheart!

Hugs to you, dear Amalia!

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

Happy day!

Debby Ray said...

Oh what a fun sewing party that looks like! I remember well being a little girl and my mom teaching e to hand sew and also on the machine...precious times! The sweet little poem just says it all!! Hugs to you, sweet Amalia!

Lowcarb team member said...

Looks like everyone had such fun.
Lovely photographs.

Enjoy the rest of your week

All the best Jan

eileeninmd said...

Hello, looks like a fun sewing party. The soft hearts are so cute, I love the heart banner. The cake looks yummy. Your niece is pretty. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!

roughterrain crane said...

Each little stitch carries imagination into a joyful land filled with beautiful colors and designs. Have a nice weekend with your niece.

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

That looks like so much fun and it's so nice to see children crafting.

Rosie said...

Looks like great fun. Love the student under the table:)

Borgmästaren said...

Your ability to rhyme is phenomenal!! I am in awe! Pictures tell the story of a good day😄

Bonnie said...

Warmed my heart Amalia to see the girls enjoying your crafting lesson and pretty treats. Now, if you could teach them to rhyme that would be incredible.

Ela said...

It looks like everyone had a lot of fun !!
Lovely post, dear friend !!
Happy weekend !

Diane said...

What fun Amalia, love all the cute pictures.

Hugs Diane

Isabel said...

Bonito de ver, este convívio familiar, fazendo coisas tão giras!

Kisses:)

Annas Nadelbuch said...

Happy crafter ! What a wonderful idea to spend a creative evening together. I also think the student under the table enjoyed the evening. Hugs Carmen

Nancy Chan said...

A wonderful crafternoon for a meaningful project. A great team working together. The student below the table is patiently waiting for a piece of cake. Lol! Have a happy weekend!

Margie said...

What a heartwarming crafting tea party!

DeniseinVA said...

Hello Amalia, a delightful post. Sweet photos!

Blondie's Journal said...

The little party looks so fun and the hearts are precious!

Jane x

Jeanna said...

Well done. Someone is waiting for their tea and cake, ready for a mere crumb to fall.

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Wonderful photos and texts! ♥

Pam Richardson said...

What a sweet party and project...love all the little hearts!

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

What a wonderful fun project, reading this post makes me want to break out my sewing box! thanks Amalia!

krishna said...

The hearts are so cute.. i always love you poems..

Unknown said...

I love your bonus student! And your niece is a cutie,t oo!

Handmade in Israel said...

What a delightful way to sped an afternoon. Love the doggie. Is he/she yours? Dana is of course gorgeous too ;-)

Mia said...

Lovely pictures, great afternoon and a lovely poem. Kisses, my friend.

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, a beautiful poem, beautiful people and beautiful crafting xx

handmade by amalia said...

No, the dog came with the niece :-)

handmade by amalia said...

It is funny that you mention it, Bonnie, we play rhyming games all the time :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Crafting is wonderful for making memories.

handmade by amalia said...

Wouldn't it be lovely if you could, Akiko?

Our Hopeful Home said...

Such an adorable craft and even more adorable kids! Your niece is quite talented. Thanks for sharing it all (including the joyful poem) at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

baili said...

Your post is precious my dear Amelia!

These incredible photos reminded me the era when back in my village ladies and girls gather and work on their knitting, stiching and sewing projects and environment became like a celebration and so much fun went on.
Your niece is so adorable and pretty!
Her art is wonderful too

cristina said...

What good moments, Amalia! It's so nice to share hobbies with children! And your poem, preciousness!
You are an incredible woman!

Red Rose Alley said...

How wonderful that your niece is learning the art of sewing. The garland heart would look charming in any room. Love the picture of the crafters. What a sweet post, Amalia.

~Sheri

A Joyful Cottage said...

We have a "Dana" in our family, too. Dennis' oldest daughter is Dana. I love that name, and what a pretty girl your Dana is (ours is, too). :) It's so refreshing to see a young lady promoting sewing in this age of video games. Love it! Love the hearts, too! (Adorable under-the-table student.) Hugs.

Shannon @ Of The Hearth said...

I love the idea of a "crafternoon." It's so fun to share projects with others! Those softie hearts are simple so everyone can participate, including the young and those with few sewing skills.

Poções de Arte said...

Que lindos momentos!!! Mágicos e especiais!!!
Nada como reuniões para fazer o bem - alegram o coração.
Adorei o peludo prestando atenção em tudo!!!

Abraços esmagadores e feliz dia.

Enara Girl said...

It seems you had a great day! xoxo

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

This is such a sweet party! Love all the photos and the heart 'softie' garland! xxoo

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Looks like a great time was had by all!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Nothing better than a craftafternoon! How wonderful that your niece is serious about showing others how fun it is to sew! I agree that crafting is a tough taskmaster, one must keep at it while the creativity is flowing! Such a fun afternoon for all, but especially the sweet pup under the table, what a cutie!

Zaza said...

Love the idea of "crafternoon"! Thanks for your lovely post, Amalia:)

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Your blog is beautiful !!! I would love to see you on my blog !! Happy day!!!
👌👌👌💚💚💚

Jean | DelightfulRepast.com said...

A Crafternoon! That's exactly what I need. Can't seem to get motivated on my own.

decorayadora said...

Qué bonita reunion ,, espero que tengas un bendecido fin de semana junto a tus seres queridos
Cariños

Parsimonious Décor Darling said...

What a great poem!! Love the crafts, too. Have a lovely day, Amalia!

Maria said...

Sounds like a fun time for everyone; love your photos!

Diana Studer said...

How enviable to be able to happily share skills and pleasures with your grandchildren.
(I'm like the dog and loath working with needle and thread, but I'll knit!)

Suzan said...

WONDERFUL that you have the kids crocheting!!!
You are very talented!!!! Lovely work!!!

Tanna said...

Oh, Amalia... you two are ambassadors of hope and beauty and joy... all things good. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. blessings and big hugs ~ tanna