Description
I have loved quilting for my entire adult life, and I have taught classes to homeschooled students (and mothers) many times. You can see a few of my quilts here.
Included in this unit study guide:
- Book lists and video links
- American quilting history
- instructions for a lap-sized beginner quilt
How to use this guide:
Making a quilt is a project that is suitable for anyone who has learned to use a sewing machine. It is a useful craft and a beautiful art form, but also involves some thinking, measuring, and the ability to follow instructions.
This guide was inspired by the classes I teach at our homeschool co-op, so it’s definitely suitable for a classroom. I usually teach a group of 6-8 girls who are 7th grade and up (with an adult helper or two). We spend 10 weeks making the quilt with the instructions in this guide, and along the way, I share the history of quilts and a bunch of examples from my collection.
But this guide is also great for home use! Take all the time you need to work through the history of quilts in America as you construct your own project.
Digital and print
I recommend using both the digital and printed versions of this PDF. Put the printed PDF in a folder or binder, and keep the digital version handy on your smart device or computer to watch videos and read articles linked within.
Check out the book list for your next trip to the library, or purchase one of the suggested titles on the history of quilting in America:
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·     The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950.
·     Threads of the Past: Stories of Pioneer Women and Their Quilts
·     Quilts of the Oregon Trail
- The Quiltmaker’s Gift (Children’s picture book)
- The Friendship Quilt (historical fiction)
- American Needlework (by Laura Ingalls’ daughter, Rose Wilder Lane)
- 101 Fabulous Rotary Cut Quilts
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