Cozy Up to Quilts

 

Do you have a quilt in your home? It might be on a bed, on the wall, or even worn! Get cozy and comfy with these online activities about quilts.

 

CONNECT:

• A quilt is a special type of blanket that has a decorative topic, filling in the middle, and a solid backing. See the details of making them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqwFJB2o37I
• Read 10 charming facts about quilting at https://www.factretriever.com/quilting-facts
• See quilt’s American history at https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/pa11.vhssocst.us.indust.quilts/picturing-america-quilts/
• See a sample of historical African American quilts at https://kidspacemuseum.org/for-families-at-home/quilts/

 

CREATE:

• Make a fabric quilt with glue and cardboard at https://frugalfun4boys.com/quilt-craft-for-kids/
• Get mathematical with quilts at https://buggyandbuddy.com/geometry-kids-quilt-activity-using-triangles-free-printable/
• Try these quilt-related crafts at https://carolinaoneto.com/fun-quilt-craft-for-kids-creative-projects-to-try-today/

 

CARE:

• Learn how to care of quilts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz0EV4ZdO2s
• Learn about the service project Quilt for Kids at https://www.pbs.org/video/quilts-kids-okqtcu/ ; youth groups can help too: https://www.quiltsforkids.org/groups.htm
• See this list of charity sewing ideas that your family might participate in: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/

 

CAREERS:

Have you ever thought about making a quilt – and making money in the process? You could become a professional quilter. Even if you can’t make a quilt, you might sell them, curate them in a museum.  

• https://himalayas.app/career-guides/quilter
• https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/
• https://quiltmuseum.org/team/