Quilt MakingName: 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 reasonsKeep warmDecorate their homesExpress their political views

ResearchQuilts 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?