Tag Archives: crochet

Is it really art?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Just Jackie

For the month of December, I decided to allow the kids to do ‘Paint by Numbers’. They each chose their own picture to do, and were really excited to start. My son ended up painting TWO because he enjoyed it … Continue reading →

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Another Week has come and gone

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Just Jackie

This week started rather slowly.? The Principal of our school, AKA “Daddy” was home for the day, so it made school almost impossible. We unschooled that day. 😀 We had fun with our Art Study.? We’re finishing up our study … Continue reading →

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This week, so far…

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Just Jackie

This week was a 1/2 day school week.? We have a two-day assembly this weekend, and I always like to sew new things for the girls and I to wear.? I made myself a skirt and shirt (that’s a first … Continue reading →

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Crochet is NOT a hobby!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Just Jackie

It’s a skill! I was watching an old episode of Knit & Crochet Today and there was an interview with Nikki Epstein.? She made the comment, “Knitting isn’t a hobby; it’s a skill!” That rang bells for me.? It’s true.? … Continue reading →

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Today's Lessons…

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Just Jackie

After service today, the girls sat down with their mommy-made sewing kits, and hand stitched for the first time. (We went to Hobby Lobby last week, and I found these sewing kits that had felt shaped animals, some embroidery thread, … Continue reading →

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