How do you create the next generation of sewists? I'm not positive, but it doesn't hurt to start them out young. A couple months back we visited Hamilton (we only live 20 minutes away), Missouri where the fun and famous Missouri Star Quilt Company is located. After we visited with Jenny she let Joseph pick out his very first "candy" precut pack. Now he thinks he has to "snow", that is sew.

Joseph checking out a Jenny Tutorial in the MSQC Main Shop.

When we got home and he couldn't wait to start. His very first quilt project!

Who are the next generation of sewists that you can teach?

Here's 1 easy way to make studying an enjoyable idea - create a Study Station using Carolyn Gavin's fabric collection Handpicked by Windham Fabrics.

 I've created -
1) Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ - The pattern for "Learn" is available for download below Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ is art that you add to. Kids can write their fave book titles or thoughts they have about learning on the "books" below the boy in the art. It's more of the ME + YOU = Look What We Can Do. This can also be made into a quilt. (Which if you do #shareitwithshannon because I'd love to see it.)
​2) Pear Buckets - Mod Podge® fabric cut out pears onto buckets
3) Apple Crate - Fabric covered crate (video instructions for my gift wrap version is here which is basically the same for fabric - just use Mod Podge® instead of spray adhesive & no need to pre-paint it)
4) Reversible Tablecloth - I've added a 3" border to the fabrics

I've included the downloadable pattern for the Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ so that you can make your own. Print on an oversized printer since the pattern is 24" x 48". Canvas was bought at Micheals or make it into a quilt

 I hope you get inspired to create a Study Station for a child you know to help them as they learn. If you need more Back to School ideas take a look at the other Blog Hop ladies.

Schedule:
9/11/17 Debby Kratovil  - Debby Dratovil Quilts
9/12/17 Sue Marsh - Whistle Pig Creek
9/13/17 Stephanie Kendron - Modern Sewciety
9/14/17 Chris Dodsley - Made by Chrissie D 
9/15/17 Brooke Hellmann – Silly Mama Quilts  She used the Handpicked Collection too, so our projects can go together
 
9/18/17 Shannon Christensen - Shannon's Studio - Me!
9/19/17 Wendy Sheppard - Ivory Spring

Windham will generously giving away a bundle of this divine fabric to one of you!!! leave me a comment to enter….
the giveaway will be open until September 22nd…  I will announce the winner on September 25th….

Today's blog hop goes to Susan Marsh of Whistle Pig Creek. She's done not just 1 project but 3 with the Windham's Going Steady line. This one is probably my favorite in the collection. Go take a look

Be sure to check out the other ladies on their project show dates.

Schedule is below :
9/11/17 Debby Kratovil  - Debby Dratovil Quilts
9/12/17 Sue Marsh - Whistle Pig Creek
9/13/17 Stephanie Kendron - Modern Sewciety
9/14/17 Chris Dodsley - Made by Chrissie D 
9/15/17 Brooke Hellmann – Silly Mama Quilts
 
9/18/17 Shannon Christensen - Shannon's Studio - Me!
9/19/17 Wendy Sheppard - Ivory Spring

I'll be sharing next Monday but stop by these gals sites over the next 7 business days. You're bound to come out with some great back to school ideas that you can use all year round.