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The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. Vocabulary Words. Border. Definition : A part that forms the outside edge of something Sentence : She made a pink border around the quilt. Threaded. Definition : Passed thread through the eye of a needle. Sentence :
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The Keeping Quiltby Patricia Polacco Vocabulary Words
Border Definition: A part that forms the outside edge of something Sentence: She made a pink border around the quilt.
Threaded Definition: Passed thread through the eye of a needle. Sentence: She threaded the needle before she began sewing.
Gathering Definition: A coming together of people. Sentence: We were excited to attend the family gathering at Christmas.
Scraps Definition: Leftover bits of cloth. Sentence: We used scraps to make a family quilt.
Needles Definition: Small, thin tools used for sewing. Sentence: She used a needle and thread to mend her pants.
Sewn Definition: Fastened with stitches using a needle and thread. Sentence: The doll was hand sewn.
Babushka Definition: A woman’s head scarf; from the Russian word meaning “grandmother.” Sentence: Mother wore a red babushka when she went shopping.
Challah Definition: A loaf of white bread, often braided, that traditionally is eaten at special Jewish celebrations. Sentence: On Friday night, Anna ate challah with her dinner.
Huppa Definition: A canopy under which traditional Jewish weddings are performed. Sentence: They were married under a beautifully decorated huppa.
Bouquet Definition: A bunch of flowers. Sentence: The bride carried a lovely bouquet of red and yellow roses.