Tag Archives: quilting with children

Art week 11 at Catholic Schoolhouse

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

Art: Quilting. Several students returned this week with finished nine-patch blocks! They worked on reinforcing their seams to get rid of any holes while the rest of the class continued to work on their blocks. I have been most impressed … Continue reading →

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A Quilting Kit: Could be a fun gift idea for nieces…and nephews!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin

What is in our quilting kits at Catholic Schoolhouse? 9 pre-cut fabric squares large eye-hole hand needle fabric holder for needle 1 spool of thread (25 yards) instructions All materials were bought locally. The needles came in packs of 12 … Continue reading →

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Art and Science, week 10 at Catholic Schoolhouse

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Art: Quilting Like the Pioneers. The next three weeks in art class, we will be working on a 9 Patch Block quilt. Each child received a quilting kit with instructions, and they were introduced today to sewing basics and to … Continue reading →

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