snazzy

Here it is ... my 12 year old's first sewing machine project all finished. 

The girl is on Cloud 9. 

And I have a feeling she'll be finding more uses for her snazzy patchwork bag than just piano books.

By the way, I'm suddenly wondering if it's still ok to say "snazzy"? 

I looked it up and it means "stylishly and often flashily attractive" so it totally applies here.  But I can't remember the last time I read it or heard someone SAY it.

It's such a great word. 

Snazzy.

Comments

[Sarah]

How in the world did you keep from going crazy while your daughter used your machine and space!! Somehow I manage to become a raving lunatic and control freak, all wrapped up in one, whenever my girls even ask to borrow supplies or machine. It's a WONDERFUL bag and a job well done. Snazzy is completely appropriate! I would love to hear how you can encourage your daughter without being a control freak... then again it might just be personalities?!? LOL

[Kristi]

I think snazzy is a great word too! I think I'll see how many times I can say it today!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

Totally snazzy! The bag is adorable, and I especially love the red polka-dot interior! What a great job! :)

[Jolana]

So nice job!!! The bag looks very very nice :) Jolana

[Tonya]

It's so pretty She did a great job!

[Heather (mtl)]

As I said before - she's a rock star! What a terrific job and such a beautiful selection of colours. I remember being 14 and making all kinds of things ( a long halter dress for my trip to Calif.) and just having fun. I see a long and happy sewing trail for this gal :)

[christina]

What a lovely bag! She did a fantastic job! Would love a tutorial for this!

[Laurie Baldwin]

It's gorgeous! She did a great job matching her seams. I wish I had started sewing when I was her age. Maybe I'd be good at it by now. :)

[Amy]

It's beautiful! She did such a great job!!

[Hildy]

Snazzy! That's the most stylish piano book bag ever. She's your daughter for sure:-)

[Tracey-Ann]

This is such a BEAUTIFUL bag. I cannot believe she's only 12 and making such great SNAZZY stuff :). You must be a lucky mom :)

[Kristy]

Please give AC a high five!!! As for snazzy.....totally works. If we all bind together and make it our new "word"...in no time it will be groovy to say it! Kristy

[Joan]

Oh yes, it's snazzy! Congratulations to your daughter. What a fabulous bag and the lining is so perfect. Love it!

[Keiko]

Wow! She is so talented. Very pretty bag! And I learned the "NEW" word, Snazzy!

[Lee]

nice job!! Very pretty, if she's doing that now can't wait till we see her future projects!!

[greenrabbitdesigns]

Clever girl....just like her Mum, dare I say!!! :)
V xxx

[kim]

It's beautiful! (my twelve year old has absolutely no interest in sewing :(. She made a baby quilt with 4 inch squares and was very proud but doesn't really like it.) I think snazzy is a great word and describes your bag with pizzazz!!!!

[Deb H.]

What a lovely job! She should be proud of it, and so should you!

[ina]

It is so beautiful!!! Another one to the dark side...yay!! ;p

I have been lurking but the days have been so busy. I love your hexie quilt! it is gonna be stunning when done. really, it will be. ;p

[Wendy]

My mum taught me to use the sewing machine at 12 too and I still have my first project, a rag doll who now sits in my sewing room. She is 38 years old and I still love her. That snazzy bag will be around for a long time and your daughter will get a lot of pleasure out of using something that she made herself. Keep up the good work both of you xxx

[Sandy D]

I think your daughter has inherited her Mothers Talent. Great job.

[Lucy]

I'm on cloud nine looking at it! Wow, I can't believe a 12 year old did this.
So happy for her. Great things ahead!!! Excellent work!!! Wish I had one too.
(Snazzy is a perfect word!)
Lucy

[Margaret Lawrence]

Wow! Great job, young lady!

[Suz]

I use the word 'snazzy' ALL the time! It's one of my favourite words! your daughter's bag is adorable! And SNAZZY!

[Margaret Parks]

Tell your daughter "well done" for me. Its just lovely and I love that little touch of embroidery. I love the fabrics. Did she choose them?

Snazzy is absolutely appropriate!
cheers
maggie

[Colette]

Such a great bag. She did a wonderful job!

[jude jones]

She did better than I likely could have. I love the word "snazzy" and since you mentioned it, I am going to start using it more!! Great post~!

[Marie Atkinson]

Very good job!!!! Congratulations! It is such a pleasure to sew with my daughter so I imagine you are just as much on cloud 9 as she is :D

[Amanda]

Wow! What a beautiful bag! She should be very proud of herself! I bet you are! Love Amanda xxx

[Carolyn]

Totally excellent!

[Bonnie Nyquist]

Applause and High Fives all around! If she can do this at age 12,watch out!!!! Oh goodness,I am so proud of her and for you,this is just the best post yet!! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it? I am anxious to see her next project!! She must be very proud to use it.

[greg]

You better lock down your stash before she makes a SPIFFY bag. Because after snazzy you move on up to spiffy! Just wait until she starts to combine Bonnie & Camille fabrics with Flower Sugar! This bag looks amazing.

[hildy]

I love this bag. She did a wonderful job. The rickrack gives it the finishing touch

[Barb]

When I was at school in the 70's SNAZZY was THE word!!! This is the coolest bag, and how absolutely wonderful that you two can share something so precious. I adore the bag, such great sewing at such an early age! Well done!! I love the pattern, the fabric and the lining - I too, see a brilliant future and she is for sure, your daughter!

[Donna@allthingsming]

We always use the word snazzy !!! What a wonderful job your daughter did ! Really amazing !

[Jane @ Handiworking]

Just WOW! That bag is beautiful. Love, love, love the patchwork, embroidery and the monogram ... I am so impressed!

[Bari Jo]

Way to go! So proud of her! What a special time for both of you to get to share a hobby together! Great job!!!!!!!

[Karen Shackleford]

She did a beautiful job on her bag. And snazzy is a perfect word for it! Thanks for showing us her gorgeous work!

[jenni]

I can't believe she is 12! She did such a lovely job matching evertything up! Beautiful!

[Cheryl]

Her music bag is definitely SNAZZY! I am very impressed. Her fabric choices are pretty and her sewing is really precise. Congrats!

[DianeM]

Wow! Your daughter did an AWESOME job! Her bag is soooo pretty :)
Smiles, DianeM

[Stephie]

Cloud Nine's a lovely place to be and I reckon she deserves to sit there for a while! Fab project, no doubt helped along by a very talented mummy :)

[Donna]

Snazzy is the perfect word! Beautiful would be another one to describe her work.. What a talented young lady.

[Jennifer]

Oh how proud you must be! The bad is beautiful !

[Louise]

I think your daughter did a beautiful job on her bag! Did this leave her hungry for more stitching? I first began stitching at a very young age and at 67 still loving it!

[Debbie]

I love the sound of the word "Snazzy". I'm going to try that word out today. I think it may be ready for a come-back! And that tote is just adorable!

[Jennifer B]

Wonderful job...and so pretty!

[Meredithe]

Oh My Goodness!! It's gorgeous and Very Snazzy!! Congratulations to your clever daughter - I can see big things ahead!! Well done sweetheart!

[Debbie R.]

Definitely snazzy. Snazzy bag. Snazzy girl. And snazzy mom! Great job everyone!

[Nancy]

She nailed it!!!