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what an awsome son you have! (and, you are one cool mom!)
close friends of ours have a son who is autistic-chris is 8. he is just now starting to string words together....but, as far as the tactile sense of fabric...we can relate! chris loves cotton balls...feeling the cotton ball seems to soothe him in a way that nothing else will. betsey "we do not inherit the earth, we caretake it for our children" |
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Welcome to the bestest group in the world!!!
-- Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html "CabnNThWoods" wrote in message ... Hi all, I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of questions in the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I wanted to introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions. I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and has autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an incredible gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some amazing artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into greeting cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago. Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis will understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with fabric. He decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a medium-grade sewer). We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family and friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested. About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what program he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started worrying about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them in". So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless healthcare outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services, socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back east. We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as from my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far. Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my little guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm trying to help him. Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here and there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures. Kindest regards, Cabn |
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Welcome Cabn,
Those are some wonderful quilts! Shona who used to live in the mountains and still misses them sometimes in NZ "CabnNThWoods" wrote in message ... Subject: Need to introduce myself From: "nzl*" Date: 1/9/04 11:26 PM Mountain Standard Time Message-id: yea, what cozy said. we looooooove pix round here. please please please jeanne Thank you all for your kind welcomes. :-) This is a multimedia piece my son did when he was 9. I think this is when he started getting a "thing" for fabric. LOL It's called "My Backyard" (we live in the mountains). http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/mtns.jpg This is one of our earliest quilts. We made it for his aunt for Xmas. Like I said, we've been mainly creating ragged-edge quilts, but are ready to step into something a little more difficult. http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/daff.jpg Regards, Cabn |
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And another quick request, folks (as I wend my way around, again very
much a newbie). Don't forget to sign your posts! Kinda hard for even an "oldie" to figure out who's saying what, from time to time! Oh, and one more (I'm just FULL of requests, tonight, aren't I? :-) ): mebbe include the link to what you just looked at? Grins, Sairey in Las Cruces NM (who WILL figure this out, sooner or later ... or not ... :-) ) cozy wrote: oh, I see now - thanks, great creative process! CabnNThWoods wrote in message ... Subject: Need to introduce myself From: "cozy" cape Date: 1/10/04 10:59 AM Mountain Standard Time Message-id: that is so cool! Can you explain what 'a multimedia piece' means? Sure. I can't exactly call it a "painting" because it's been created with a lot of different componants. Paints, markers, fabric, etc. It was displayed under the category of "multi-media". |
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And WOW!
GREAT fun! (and thanks for the link, Shona!) Grins, Sairey in Las Cruces, NM (and again, more welcomes, Cabn) Shona in NZ wrote: Welcome Cabn, Those are some wonderful quilts! Shona who used to live in the mountains and still misses them sometimes in NZ "CabnNThWoods" wrote in message ... Subject: Need to introduce myself From: "nzl*" Date: 1/9/04 11:26 PM Mountain Standard Time Message-id: yea, what cozy said. we looooooove pix round here. please please please jeanne Thank you all for your kind welcomes. :-) This is a multimedia piece my son did when he was 9. I think this is when he started getting a "thing" for fabric. LOL It's called "My Backyard" (we live in the mountains). http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/mtns.jpg This is one of our earliest quilts. We made it for his aunt for Xmas. Like I said, we've been mainly creating ragged-edge quilts, but are ready to step into something a little more difficult. http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/daff.jpg Regards, Cabn |
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She's back for 2 seconds and already bossin' folks around. Too bad the name
Miss Bossy Mouth is taken. ;-) -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply "Sarah Curry" wrote in message ... And another quick request, folks (as I wend my way around, again very much a newbie). Don't forget to sign your posts! Kinda hard for even an "oldie" to figure out who's saying what, from time to time! Oh, and one more (I'm just FULL of requests, tonight, aren't I? :-) ): mebbe include the link to what you just looked at? Grins, Sairey in Las Cruces NM (who WILL figure this out, sooner or later ... or not ... :-) ) cozy wrote: oh, I see now - thanks, great creative process! CabnNThWoods wrote in message ... Subject: Need to introduce myself From: "cozy" cape Date: 1/10/04 10:59 AM Mountain Standard Time Message-id: that is so cool! Can you explain what 'a multimedia piece' means? Sure. I can't exactly call it a "painting" because it's been created with a lot of different componants. Paints, markers, fabric, etc. It was displayed under the category of "multi-media". |
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On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:02:40 GMT, "frood"
wrote: She's back for 2 seconds and already bossin' folks around. Too bad the name Miss Bossy Mouth is taken. ;-) -- It is? by who? Enquiring minds want to know! Suzie B -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga |
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SandySmth was called Miss Bossy Mouth by a passing troll, and she liked the
insult so much, she kept it! -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply "Paul & Suzie Beckwith" wrote in message ... On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:02:40 GMT, "frood" wrote: She's back for 2 seconds and already bossin' folks around. Too bad the name Miss Bossy Mouth is taken. ;-) -- It is? by who? Enquiring minds want to know! Suzie B -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga |
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Just wanted to say hi, and to comment on your lovely note. I love the idea that your son has found a way to express his creativity through quilting and playing with fabric. I know just how he feels! Also, over the years we have had several members of this group who have children who are "differently abled". I have found every one of those Moms to be exceptional people, as I am sure you will prove to ne. Welcome,finally. Cheers, Lynne in Toronto ....................... CabnNThWoods wrote: Hi all, I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of questions in the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I wanted to introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions. I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and has autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an incredible gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some amazing artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into greeting cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago. Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis will understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with fabric. He decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a medium-grade sewer). We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family and friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested. About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what program he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started worrying about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them in". So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless healthcare outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services, socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back east. We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as from my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far. Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my little guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm trying to help him. Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here and there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures. Kindest regards, Cabn |
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