Comments on: Sew,Papa,Sew!: Thoughts on Fatherhood, Sewing + Gender Expectations http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/ Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Melissa Q. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-646747 Melissa Q. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:30:03 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-646747 As a mother of two boys, I really appreciate this post. As always, Thomas is so thoughtful. I hope my boys gain an interest in sewing but more than anything I hope they gain (as you are saying) the understanding of laboring over something when it would be easier to go to the store to buy something but instead you give something of yourself and of your heart. That is what I hope they acquire from me. As a mother of two boys, I really appreciate this post. As always, Thomas is so thoughtful. I hope my boys gain an interest in sewing but more than anything I hope they gain (as you are saying) the understanding of laboring over something when it would be easier to go to the store to buy something but instead you give something of yourself and of your heart. That is what I hope they acquire from me.

]]> By: Glaudius http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643991 Glaudius Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:47:20 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643991 Hmmm! My own experience tells me that most of the times daddy's little girl won't follow dad. My dad (an artist) would have been so happy if any of us followed his passion. It did not happen with any of the 6 of us... even with those of us he tried to groom for that. He passed away in 2010. One of his grand kids now 17 is following his steps. How strange huh ? I did open an etsy shop this year which is kinda following his steps in a very little way. However countless people have learned from him and are carrying his spirit. Hmmm! My own experience tells me that most of the times daddy’s little girl won’t follow dad. My dad (an artist) would have been so happy if any of us followed his passion. It did not happen with any of the 6 of us… even with those of us he tried to groom for that. He passed away in 2010. One of his grand kids now 17 is following his steps. How strange huh ? I did open an etsy shop this year which is kinda following his steps in a very little way.

However countless people have learned from him and are carrying his spirit.

]]> By: cinzia allocca http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643711 cinzia allocca Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:20:56 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643711 what more could a little girl ask for! what more could a little girl ask for!

]]> By: Seanna Lea http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643649 Seanna Lea Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:55:36 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643649 This is wonderful and sweet. I hope you and Bee can grow way beyond the stereotypes of of Daddy's little girl. This is wonderful and sweet. I hope you and Bee can grow way beyond the stereotypes of of Daddy’s little girl.

]]> By: Mary Ann http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643633 Mary Ann Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:03:53 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643633 Lucky Bee to have a Papa who works and worries about how to grow with her as well as watch her grow. And such a delight for us all to learn from his thoughtful musings along the way. Lucky Bee to have a Papa who works and worries about how to grow with her as well as watch her grow. And such a delight for us all to learn from his thoughtful musings along the way.

]]> By: Jennie T. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643627 Jennie T. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:26:18 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643627 Great post. What a good father. I'd love to know where I can get the H-quilt pattern. I have a little Henry who would love it! Great post. What a good father.

I’d love to know where I can get the H-quilt pattern. I have a little Henry who would love it!

]]> By: lara http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643559 lara Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:32:34 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643559 I love this series by Thomas Knauer. I am always touched by your beautiful writing and thoughtful heart. Thank you. I love this series by Thomas Knauer. I am always touched by your beautiful writing and thoughtful heart. Thank you.

]]> By: nopinkhere http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643524 nopinkhere Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:16:37 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643524 I am really enjoying this series! My son is interested in learning to sew, and I hope he continues to enjoy it as he grows (he's 6). I am really enjoying this series! My son is interested in learning to sew, and I hope he continues to enjoy it as he grows (he’s 6).

]]> By: palak http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643475 palak Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:48:58 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643475 My son is just two, but he's already interested in sewing! I'm sure in a generation there will be plenty of men sewing! BTW, we have the same machine! My son is just two, but he’s already interested in sewing! I’m sure in a generation there will be plenty of men sewing! BTW, we have the same machine!

]]> By: Beulah http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2012/08/sewpapasew-thoughts-on-fatherhood-sewing-gender-expectations-3/#comment-643468 Beulah Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:17:40 +0000 http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=27318#comment-643468 Well said Dad! May all the dads out there have their hearts turn to their children, may the relationships be nurtured, strengthend and restored...with every moment cherished. As each family journeys through life here on planet earth. Children have so much to teach...we adults have so much to share...as we all encourage one another. Well said Dad! May all the dads out there have their hearts turn to their children, may the relationships be nurtured, strengthend and restored…with every moment cherished. As each family journeys through life here on planet earth. Children have so much to teach…we adults have so much to share…as we all encourage one another.

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