Quilting is another
honor that goes well when the them for the year is Pioneering.
Below is a link to some
simple quilting patterns. Remember the more seam lines, the more time
consuming it will be for the children who are sewing for the first time.
Less seams means less frustration for first time sewers as a general rule.
Quilting Patterns for Kids
The honor requirements
list knowing the difference between yarn tying and quilting as one of the
requirements. If you want the Pathfinders to get the feel of actually
sewing on a quilt without sewing a complete quilt you may want to have them
quilt a square that could be used as a pot holder.
Make a placemat: This is really a mini quilt about 13" high x 18" across.
You use all the sewing techniques needed to make a larger quilt: appliqué,
sewing blocks together, machine quilting and signing your name with machine
stitches. This way you don't overwhelm yourself with too many pattern pieces
or colors or prints. You only need about six fabrics.
Make Christmas tree ornaments: Make small quilt blocks that can be used as
Christmas tree ornaments.
Make a pillow top: check out the "Kids
Can Quilt" website for ideas to get started
If you are going to
donate the quilt to one of the organizations listed under the
Outreach
Activity section you can have everyone work on the same quilt. If everyone
wants to keep their quilt then they will need to make their own.
