Sewing & Quilting: Tween
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Buying Sewing / Quilting Machine
Asked by V.A. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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Hello everyone! I've always heard that Singer is the best machine. Is that really so? Please help me pick out a sewing / quilting machine. It would be great to hea...
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- Hi V., Singer is no longer the best machine. It is not made the same way as in the past (nothing is anymore). I would recommend a Bernina. There are many good us...
- There is a little sewing machine/vaccuum shop in McKinney that sells sewing machines , but they won't sell Singer, because they aren't a good sewing machine (their fi...
- I have a 17 year old Kenmore that I had rarely used except for mending. When I decided I wanted to learn to quilt about 3 years ago, I asked the quilting teacher (I h...
Good Beginner Sewing Machine
Asked by R.N. from Houston
on November 18, 2009
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Hi Moms! My daughter has been asking for a sewing machine for a couple of years. She spends quite a bit of time sketching people and fashions, and she does some hand...
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- Go to a good sewing shop and ask their advise.
- Rebecca, As a child my mother kept me busy sewing just two pieces of material together on her Singer pedal sewing machine. Took only 1/2 semester of sewing in high...
- What a great gift! I, too, have been sewing since I was around 14 and started sewing with my Mom's Brother sewing machine. I then bought a Sears Kenmore 35 years ago...
Rules for a 14 Year old...how Much Freedom to Give Them
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on February 6, 2011
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I have a 14 yo daughter in 9th grade. I am just wondering what other moms who have a teenage daughter allow them to do with friends. Do you let them roam the mall wi...
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- If you're uncomfortable then go with your gut. I have a 15 year old daughter and we were pretty strict. She's so glad too. We wouldn't let her roam the mall alone u...
- This is always so hard to start letting them have independence. Part of the decision you need to make is do you trust your daughter? Do you start to give her freedom...
- It's tough to let them go and I agree you have to, but like the other moms said, you have to trust your instincts, do it in small increments and in situations that are...
Should I 86 My 12 Year Old Son's X-box 360
Asked by G.J. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2007
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My son got an X-Box 360 for Christmas and joined the gaming community that came with the unit, so he can play with other players on line. He wears the headset and hos...
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- Hello G.! I must say that XBox live is NOT FOR KIDS... my son is 14 years old and I do not allow him to utulize that service. My husband plays games on it, so i have...
- The XBox communities have a lot of older people playing and they usually dont take well to a 12 year old joining it. They prefer older gamers. So as a reaction he may ...
- G., I personally think that the in home game systems are right up there with TV. If you can't get your things done then you going get to use them. If you can't ge...
13 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on January 26, 2009
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Hello, My 13 year old daughter is in the 8th grade and has started hanging around with, in my opinion, a rough bunch of girls. She has a bad attitude about everything...
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- I think you are on the right track. I teach high school and have taught middle school (ten years ago). I have two boys, 4 and 11, and a 15 year old foreign exchange ...
- A., I'm going through the same thing as you. I also have a 13 year old who is driving me crazy. I'm loving all the responses you are getting. Last week there was an...
- I am in agreement with Tamela on this one. We have wide open lines of communication at our house. Nothing is off limits. Yes, oh yes there have been a few times...
Need a Cheap Sewing Machine
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on April 20, 2007
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I'm no expert at sewing even though I've done it in the past for fun, it's been years. I would like to start sewing again and looking for a cheap sewing machine to he...
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- Joann's has some good prices on sewing machines and I think if you register at their website they will send you coupons for 40% off all the time! Have a great time!
- my 13 year old sews & we bought her one at joann fabrics for about $100. i know they also have one at walmart that's about the same price. if you go to joann's, they...
- I bought a Brother 6000 off of overstock.com for $139. It's easy to use and has lots of stitches. Be sure to go to currentcodes.com and see if overstock is having any ...
Advice for Something We Witness Between an Uncle and 11 Year Old
Asked by S.R. from Spokane
on September 6, 2008
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I am not sure how to handle situations like this or if my feelings are even valid, but my husband and I went camping last week with a really good friend, her 11 year o...
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- Hi S. I too would get worried if I was to see all that and would ask some questions, but I would ask the little girl the questions because it's the younger kids that'...
- That is totally wrong between the uncle and niece.
- Please tell this childs parents what you saw and let them decide what to do.That kind of behaviour is NOT normal.It's completely inapropriate and just reading about it...
Need Help with Birthday Gift Ideas for 14 Year Old Girl
Asked by E.S. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2008
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My niece is turning 14 this month and I need help with birthday gift ideas! We don't have much contact with her since my husband had a falling out with his sister. S...
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- Giftcard, Giftcard, Giftcard!!! They love them at that age.
- Girls love Visa Gift cards, or Target cards, mall gift cards--then they can't make fun of what you got them! At least, that's what my daughter says to do!!
- Hi E., A lot of teenage girls are into scrapbooking and journaling. There are a lot of cool scrapbooking ideas on my website and what is nice is you can have it ship...
Need Christmas Gift Ideas for 14 Year Old Daughter....
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on September 22, 2011
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O.k. you'd think that since I was once 14, I'd know what a 14 year old would like! You are so wrong! :)
I suppose you're wondering why I'm asking such a question n...
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- I do get that gift cards aren't that exciting to open on Christmas morning, but maybe those can be a suggestion for the grandparents and extended family? Especially t...
- Maybe you can have her dad take her deer hunting for her gift. Truly, my dad's time is what I was most craving in my teen years. He took me small game hunting once, ...
- Would she perhaps like a camera? We've had great luck with Canons. Also, several years ago when my girls were just a little older than 14, they both wanted Ugg bo...
HELP ME!! ( My 10 Year Old Daughter Is Out of Control)
Asked by J.A. from Jacksonville
on October 27, 2006
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I am a mother of two beautiful kids.We have been through a lot together. I left my daughters father when she was 1 1/2 she is now 10 yrs.I had my little boy 2 years la...
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- Hi J., I feel for you! I know some of what you are going thru! I have a 6 year old daughter who recently has been diagnoised with ADHD. However, with ADHD there goes ...
- It seems to me like your daughter really needs to go to counseling to deal with some of her angry and feelings. Divorce can be extremely hard on a child. I know you th...
- Hi Julia - I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through a tough time with your daughter, especially since you've been so ill. My advice to you is short, simple, ...
