I still remember the rainy afternoon when I first taught my son and daughter how to sew a simple square with a zigzag stitch. We laid out scraps on the kitchen island while my husband brewed coffee and my mother called to ask how the grandchildren were doing. As a mom in my forties who takes pride in the warmth of our home and small traditions passed down from my parents, I love turning useful items into charming décor. With two kids between eight and twelve, projects need to be both safe and satisfying. Whether we are swapping fabric choices…