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- Grade Range
- 2nd - 4th
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Students examine the many ways quilts were used to chronicle the history and experiences of African slaves and African-Americans in America. They analyze a story quilt using the elements of storytelling, then create a class quilt. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students have the opportunity to observe patterns in quilts. They produce their own quilt patterns. Combining video and the Internet, these lessons are intended to be the culminating lessons for a study of patterns. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students use Elsie's tips and techniques for hand quilting in one day-long session or two shorter sessions. You'll mark intricate quilting designs, discover a tried-and-true basting method. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 6th
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Students examine why fabric was first sewn in layers and how it was used. They identify, compare and make 3 different fabric design types which will become a basis for looking at the quilts created by African Americans. They begin the construction of their own story quilt block. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students create a bright and busy quilt to visually stimulate an infant or toddler. They use both hand applique and machine applique to piece together colorful scraps using many different shapes and patterns. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students create a hand applique flannel quilt while working on a wildsunflower block. Students practice their hand applique techniques to perfect the invisible stitch. Students create a quilt using hand applique techniques. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students practice stenciling designs onto fabric in hoops. After the quilting is complete, they stitch lace around the hoop to make it more decrative. They share their quilt with the class and the class comments on the design. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students are introduced the techniques of hand quilting. After viewing a demonstration, they practice the same skills in which to successfully create a quilt. They share their creation with the class and offer constructive criticism on the piece. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students create a baby quilt by following the directions in Alex Anderson's book, Baby Quilts with Love. Students use the knowledge they gain to create a baby quilt of their own. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students explore patterns. They observe a video, "Math Monsters." Students determine the next item in a sequence. Students read books about patterns. They discuss patterns in quilts. Students visit a specified web site and design their own quilt. Full Review »
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