Quilting

Have you ever wondered the history of a quilt in a museum or one hanging on a wall in your house? This project is designed to help you learn about quilts and gain a deeper appreciation of the art of quilt making. The 4-H quilting project lets you explore your creativity and strengthen your self-confidence while keeping alive a historical pastime, tradition and craft.

Here's What You Can Learn . . . .

• Learn about the history of quilts in your family
• Research methods of displaying quilts
• Know the basic items you need to start quilting
• Learn about geometric elements
• Learn about batting and how it is used
• Shop for quilting supplies
• Learn how to select proper quilting fabric
• Learn about the color wheel