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Quilt Making. Name: Madison Drye Class : English 4 Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Saunders. Quilt Making. I thought it would be unique to have a quilt made for the first graduating class at Wheatmore. Research. Quilting is an ancient craft
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Quilt Making Name: Madison Drye Class: English 4 Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Saunders
Quilt Making • I thought it would be unique to have a quilt made for the first graduating class at Wheatmore
Research • Quilting is an ancient craft • During the Civil War quilts were made for comfort and patriotism • Throughout history, women and men would use quilts for various reasons • Keep warm • Decorate their homes • Express their political views
Research • Quilts were common trade goods in the wealthy circles in Europe and Asia
Steps to Quilting • Steps to follow • Piecing • Layering • Pre-washing • Binding • Materials needed • Fabrics • Sewing/Quilting Machine • Rotary Items
Quilt making • Created a quilt for the first graduating class • Learned the process of making a quilt
Mentor • Marsha Clark • Multi-generational quilter
Product and Mentor • Spent over 17 hours on product • My mentor helped me tremendously with: • Ideas for the quilt • Process • Piecing • Sewing • Putting the quilt together
Product/Mentor • What I learned • Steps to making a quilt • How to use the machines • The different materials
Obstacles • Time Management • Artistic Ability • Machine Usage
Closing • Thank you for your time • Are there any questions?