It's always a party in quilt class!

But these are NOT party decorations. And, sorry girls, I will not leave them up until next class. These "streamers" were a result of our lesson on chain-stitching our quilt squares. Once they figured out they could toss the ends of their chain over the loft edge, it was a merry time seeing how long the chains would be by the end of class. Fun times!

Why should girls have all the fun?

OK. If you didn't know this already, boys really are different from girls. More on that another time. But one way they are the same is that they can all sew! And do it beautifully! I am so impressed by the attention to detail. Just look at Jack ironing the trim piece for his Blazers pillowcase. He's going to get it right no matter what.

Pinning the pillowcase requires a ton of concentration and dexterity! Here's Cassy encouraging a very capable Jason. Go guys!

"Hey, we could wear these as dresses!"

They may be young, but they're super sewers already! Their pillowcases are not yet finished, but that doesn't matter because they can easily be worn as dresses. I love to witness their creativity and enthusiasm!

Cassy giving Jessie a lesson in ironing. I think we've heard at least a dozen stories of burnings by iron. Ironing is a pretty dangerous activity, apparently.

Marissa sewing her pillowcase tube, remembering to take those pins out before she sews over them. And there's her cute yellow pin cushion she sewed by hand.

"More pins?" Yes, Lily, you can never have too many pins. Pinning is not an easy skill but notice that she's got the technique mastered!