A Week in My Sewing Room! Life with teens and how I fit it all in.

[@leanichols6824]

Your dolls are so darn cute. I have at times added things to my to do list that I did that weren't originally on the list. Someone said that's cheating. I don't think it is, it helps to show where time went and can be helpful prioritizing things for the future. I like a list that is written too. A long time ago someone suggested crossing off completed tasks, etc. in red so that it stands out more. I used to do this and there is something to seeing all those red lines that made me feel better.

[@susanlee1827]

Got to say….I just found your channel and I want to be your neighbor. Your advice, insight and knowledge you share is invaluable to a hobbyist no matter the hobby.

[@Noreenlee1]

We have six "kids." The oldest is 22 years older than the youngest. I was 42 when I had the last addition to our family. As a result, I spent several years loading up little kids to taxi big kids. It was exhausting, frustrating, and so wonderful. And, yes, I got lots of sewing done, but I had to learn to sew a bit, cook a bit, clean a bit, and it eventually all got done.

[@jamievanskiver8380]

I love your videos so much! You are so inspiring! Thank you!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you so much!

[@cjane51]

I also raised three teenagers, although they went to regular school. They can be very intense, very needy, and very dramatic. Mine were all boys. It was crazy. My grocery bills were enormous. There were lots of silly fun times

[@PinCutSew]

Oh my gosh, the groceries!!! It's crazy 😅

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

How ironic! Just the other day, I was telling myself that I don't have to spend hours on something to make progress. Like you, I'm an "all or nothing" kind of project person. I want to be able to lose myself in my task for a few hours or I don't want to begin it at all. I need to start, and I will get going and eventually a feeling of accomplishment regardless of how long I'm able to work at the task. Thanks! I really appreciate your message of encouragement and confirmation. 😀

[@PinCutSew]

Hey, at least I’m not alone 😅

[@suescholz5993]

I really enjoy your videos. Yes, little pockets of time! I’m 74 and still look for them. It’s amazing what you can get done. Oh to be able to design a doll and share the love. Thank you. ❤️🥰

[@abigailthompson4456]

I also add tasks to my list and cross them off! So good.

[@ernestineromero4374]

I’m a grandma of 9 grandkids, three are now adults . But 4 teens who i drive all over town for different activities. Parents work so I’m busy with them. Two younger grandkids who I don’t need to worry about them as of yet. Just keeping them busy at home. So my sewing is in blocks of time most days

[@CordulaPrice]

The dolls are sooo cute and you are so down too earth I’m 73 I love watching the channel. I love too sew also 🤗👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbiebuttars5598]

I’ve always added things done that were unplanned to my list. Because you can’t plan every single thing you do. I think if it as my To Do & Done list. I used to do a paper list, but now I do my lists in my phone. I like that I always have my lists (to do, grocery, projects, etc.) with me. Love this post. And everything about you! ❤❤❤

[@cynthiajones1461]

Excellent video. I loved your blog today. I try to get up 20 minutes early to have 15 minutes of sewing time before leaving for work. When I started I couldn't believe how much I got done in 15 uninterrupted minutes. It still surprises me.

[@PinCutSew]

Good for you! 🙌🏻

[@deborahlh7747]

You are so real and I really like your perspective. I’m a grandma of one and still work part time. Finding/making time is a struggle for me. Love the adorable dolls!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you! 🫶🏻

[@sherryharding5792]

Great advise Nicky..i think that you're such a fun mum with your teenagers.....they seem happy around you. I had fun watching this video and i thinks its great when your daughter helps you with editing ❤ she's really sweet

[@janburkin357]

I only have my son but I took care of my brother's 2 and his best friend, who was like another brother, daughter as well. So when they wanted to do something and I had my list of things I needed to do I would bargain for a trade. Usually they wanted to go swimming so who wants to vacuum, dust, and sweep? I would clean the bathroom, and everyone hated dusting so I would have to remember who did it last time and the got to use the swifter to sweep. (Most loved job, seconded was vaccuming.) They got to swim and I could mark off a few things from my list.

[@MareeAlford]

I had my sewing machine in the kitchen next to kitchen table and now I have a designated studio I still loves Ewing in the kitchen love your doll's maree from australia ❤

[@cinnamons2962]

I clicked on this with sewing in mind but I’m getting so much good parenting advice too 😂 I love seeing the dynamic with older kids. I have 3 in elementary school. FT job and a huge passion for sewing. Thanks for this video! Really enjoyed it.

[@PinCutSew]

You’re in for a treat, the teen years are the BEST! 😁

[@imsewnavy]

Lots of great advice! I am a Military spouse, but my kids are grown. You do many of the same things I do. Especially adding things to a list that I did so I can feel accomplished! 😊

[@ConkreteMan]

This style vlog is nice sometimes because I don’t have to give it my 100% focus. I can have it playing while I do other stuff and it feels like there’s someone with me telling me a story. I cooked dinner while this one played. Thanks for the tips.

[@meghale4111]

So, I just found you about a month ago and I just love and appreciate everything you do on here. The tutorials are GREAT, and so are your patterns. I'm cleaning my sewing room today and put on this video to listen to and yes, teens are definitely more needy, haha, and more fun too! I too am currently teaching my teen son to drive and its been a bit crazy...let's just say we're "getting there". Anyways, thanks again for all the videos and I too am a mystery fan. (I thought I was the only one my age who watched Murder She Wrote);) God bless from a fellow Kentucky transplant.

[@sallygaddis8829]

Love Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot! If you also like reading mysteries, try Patricia Wentworth’s Miss Silver mysteries. 🙂📚📖

[@PinCutSew]

Ok, I will!

[@michellehenderson1397]

I have 2 teenage daughters and I think you're right about how they still need you. It's different to when they were younger but they're still how I spend a lot of my time. They both love crafting and this means we can see etc together, which I love. I am also a fan of Agatha Christie and so is my youngest daughter, we actually went to her holiday home last week. It's only an hour and a half from our house. I love the video and it was great to see your week and how you juggle everything.👍

[@PinCutSew]

That is so cool, I would love to take an Agatha Christie tour of some kind one day!

[@sandymackendrick6135]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@janiekrig5232]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing all that

[@mlandry491]

i definitely add the things i did not plan to do but did do to my to do list(whew! a mouthful lol) just to check them off! especially if it took a while etc. because i like to account for the time. i am often distracted and go off on creative tangents. i get very down on myself if my list is mainly undone, but ive created or organized a thing to perfection in that time. i did not waste the time time, but until i started writing down the rogue projects it felt that way. write it and check it i say!

[@theresaturnbach610]

Hugh Agatha Christie fan. I’m actually on a Murder the Orient Express marathon this week. Trying to see all versions again.

[@PinCutSew]

That’s amazing, a marathon is a great idea 🚂

[@helenwood6166]

Hi, loved your blog today with all your interesting thoughts and ideas on life. I’m a great grandmother now and my husband and myself are building our dream home ourselves, not builders. So I do have to make time and find time for sewing because sometimes we really need the escape that sewing brings us, thank you.

[@janeybeasley9525]

I love your videos, so thank you for that. I’m now a Nana so past the stage of having other people stopping me stitch but when my children were tiny, I used to put my sewing table and machine in the play pen and let the children play around me, that way we were all safe and I was right by them so they were happy with that! I did it this way cos I have yet to meet the toddler who liked being penned in! I also used the same idea to get ironing done. My kids were teenagers 20 plus years ago and I think the world has changed even in that time, so I was a taxi mum and got used to using pockets of time as you suggest but they also were able to be quite independent in quite a lot of ways. I loved the teenage years, they were my favourite part of the parenting journey. I love your doll patterns and I’m looking at which one I’ll make for my granddaughter for Christmas this year. ❤

[@barbmckinlay5108]

That was a fun video. I often get more done with a ta-done list than a ta-do list because I strive to make it grow. I love your doll patterns but alas, I have no printer.

[@cassieoz1702]

... and the cost of printer ink for those lovely photo-illustrated pattern downloads is astronomical

[@marywilliams5262]

That is so funny! I had zero car driving from my parents but I did drive farm equipment at 13 on so I guess that helped. You are doing a great job and raising people who will make the world a better place!

[@PinCutSew]

Haha my son is next, but he’s been driving the riding lawn mower for a few years now, so we think he’s already halfway there 😅

[@DesigingJ]

I love your podcast. I loved this one very much. I use apps a lot but not for to dos - I need paper and pencil. I too have added a task I completed to my to do list so I can cross it off. I learned in a class to have a monthly to do list then create a weekly to do list for the week I’m in taking things from the monthly list. Then each day add items from the week list only what I can get done that day. Things that don’t get completely done can be pushed to the next day. It gives a great sense of accomplishment to get thru my day’s to do list. Oh I love the dolls you had in this podcast. I just ordered and downloaded it. I sew for a charity for kids that need to leave their home. They leave with nothing. I think this doll will be loved by many.

[@ChrissyMassageandCreations]

Aww that doll pattern is precious! You remind me of my mom do it all, she did a handmade cabbage patch dolls with dimples..lol.

[@tammygermonto2113]

I love this video. All the little ideas on how to add in sewing to your day. Love the dolls! And seeing snippets of your life. Thanks for sharing!

[@teresaparmelee3319]

Love all Agatha Christy and Mysteries!!

[@audreynolan9384]

Wow, I love our channel. You mentioned that your teenager needs to do 60 hours driving before they get their license. Here in Queensland Australia, our driver learners have to do 100 hours !!! I love the rag dolls etc that you make. looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@PinCutSew]

100 hours 😱. My daughter did get her license and they didn’t even ask to see the log we kept. We’re the only people we know who didn’t lie on the hours, so I really wanted to show it to them and they appreciate our hard work 😂😂

[@tammywoyak5477]

I was out looking at you store and I saw the dolls and I was like I love these! I have to get all of these projects before I can start a new one lol I know you understand. I love watching your videos and I showed my husband this one tonight. I told him I love her cause she is so organized 😁

[@PinCutSew]

Haha! I try

[@Ivyandhazel11]

My kids are making their way through the 20s and I haven’t found that to be much less demanding either. 🤪😊

[@PinCutSew]

Oh no, haha!!

[@marycato1361]

Love this video

[@penniestout8878]

So cute ❤love your little doll creations. Just adorable! This is something I might like to try in the near future between quilting and crochet 😊 loved your video ❤❤❤

[@kellynaugle-seiler853]

Loved this vlog!❤

[@loribarton7480]

I just love this video! You and your family are adorable! So I’m retired! I’m in retired mode. My life is almost as busy as when I raised my family. Lol. I volunteer, babysit, sew, craft, see friends and family. I find that if I don’t schedule my happy place time (sewing and crafting) I get a little cranky. Do I am learning to put my time in my planner. I recently started to learn how to refinish furniture so I don’t have to buy new. Btw. I love that doll. I must make my grand daughter one. Even though she is 9, she loves dolls! I have got to buy that pattern. You are a breathe of fresh air when I watch you. I remember when I first discovered your channel and I thought… I like her… I like her a lot! And I grew up and still am in Colorado! Have a fun week!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw thank you so much! My husband and I grew up in CO too, we’re from Aurora!

[@loribarton7480]

@@PinCutSew I grew up and reside in Westminster!

[@deloresrast8543]

Great video!!! Enjoyed!!!

[@marshasetering3143]

Great video! Dolls are so cute!

[@denisedarcelle9716]

Thank you for making these videos....I really like your projects and enjoy your messages!!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Great editing!!!! ❤

[@PinCutSew]

I’ll tell Layla you liked it 😁

[@sandraengstrand2784]

@@PinCutSew She did an excellent job!!!!

[@journeyofamidwestquilter]

Great video! I have not been in my sewing room for a few weeks and I REALLY want to spend some time in there this weekend, and since it is my birthday on Sunday, I plan to do just that! 😇 I LOVE that you are an Agatha Christie fan! I am going to be in the play, "Murder on the Orient Express" in September. A town in the county where I live is sponsoring it. I am playing Mrs. Hubbard! 😄

[@PinCutSew]

Ahhhhh I would love to see that play!!! Happy Birthday and break a leg 😁

[@christy8130]

I thought I was the only Murder She Wrote fan! I found all 12 seasons on DVD cheap on Amazon. My 9 year old watches them with me, the rest of the family just laughs

[@PinCutSew]

She’s an icon 😏

[@bonniemcgill6532]

I have looked all over your sites and I can't find your promised tutorial on how to sew the tutu...HELP!!!! please and thank you! ❤️

[@PinCutSew]

I’m so sorry, I have not made that video! I will revisit that and make it soon, but if you already have the sewing pattern for it and have questions, I’m happy to help!

[@tammywoyak5477]

I heard you say Kentucky Shakespeare and I was like she is by me yay!! So I assume you live in Kentucky?

[@PinCutSew]

Oh yeah, we’re in Louisville! We’ve lived here one year and absolutely love it. We’re literally at Shakespeare in the park again as I’m typing this lol.

[@tammywoyak5477]

@@PinCutSew aw that's awesome! I like it here as well. I am originally from here and no matter how many times I left I always came back home. My husband and I are both veterans so we have seen other places and there is no place like home. The Kentucky state fair is coming up soon. I always put something in to be judged and hopefully win and least a ribbon of some sorts lol. I put in a quilt I did once and it took 3rd but it was a beginner applique and my stitch in the ditch needs a lot of work but not bad for my first one. You should put something in next year. I think you can still enter something maybe but if course there is a late fee. It is just fun to see what others put in and then it's exciting to see if you won anything. The derby events around here are fun as well which I am sure you saw this year what all is out there to do during the derby. If you ever need to know anything about the area don't hesitate to reach out. 🙂

[@PinCutSew]

I’m looking forward to the fair! We are going to try to stay here if the army allows, and retire. We’re renovating a midcentury house, we’d like to stay and enjoy it haha. And my daughter Natalie is dancing with the Louisville Ballet, so she’s committed here. We’ve lived in 7 states and I didn’t know if we’d ever find one we liked well enough to want to stay, but we finally did!

[@tammywoyak5477]

@@PinCutSew that's awesome! It would be nice if they would let him retire here and not move to another place again. There are some really nice Mid century homes in the old Louisville area. Since he is so close to retiring I hope you all do get to stay . If I had stayed in I would have retired in 2005. I really wish I could have but life happens when you end up being a single parent with two small kids.

[@cassieoz1702]

Id never FIND time, i need to MAKE time