Thread: Hoping for some help from you!?

I would use pictures of some of the very intricate patterns and compare to some of the simple patterns and go on to explain how they are all art. Maybe include some of the picture quilts that are so popular now. Show some thread painting also. Another point to make is how mothers and daughters quilt together. Good luck and congratulations on completing your degree. I know how that feels!!!!
Sue

Good idea. Visuals are always good in a presentation.

Thoughts I'd include:

1) Quilting uses and encourages mathematical thinking and logic - much like carpentry.
2) Requires understanding of geometry - although many of us don't really think we have an understanding of geometry.
3) Encourages personal relationship building, collaboration and teamwork.
4) Keeps learning skills intact for your entire life.
5) Allows one be a good citizens through charity work.
6) Encourages family relationships through teaching, learning and giving to family members.

Originally Posted by michelehuston

Thank you both so much!!! They are both great, and lorrainne, it is exactly what I was looking for!!!

For me, after losing so many people in a very short time, losing myself in a quilt project actually became my therapy. I cried along with many stitches. Then quilting took me to a "happy place" til the tears stopped. Quilting can be more than putting pcs. of fabric together. It also helped me sleep since I'd force my mind to think about my project & where I was in the process instead of the sadness.

Don't know if this is the kind of thing you're looking for but it worked for me.

Congrats on finishing school. Been there. Took me 5 yrs. to become a 2 yr. RN having to begin by taking one class at a time. Thankfully I had a very supportive husb.

Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I did a presentation on quilting for 2 of my classes (I will be done with my Associates Degree in Registered Vet Tech in 5 months!!!). I focused on the history of quilting re: why women quilted, what supplies they had available, quilting bees as a social activity for the prairie women, when the sewing machine was invented, etc. I then went on to the inventions that have made the process of quilting easier: Fabric in abundance, Scissors, rotary cutters, plexiglass templates vs. paper, rulers, printed patterns, die cut machines, advanced sewing machines, long arm machines. I discussed how quilting is not only a utility need but also quilts that are made just for show, quilt shows etc. I also took in some of my quilts for visual aids!

I just tried to find my report on my computer but I guess I did it before my computer crashed and the mother board had to be replaced. I could dig to see if I have a hard copy of it if you would be interested in seeing it, I would be willing to share!!!

I had an art class and they told us to do a paper on any kind of art. I asked if I could sew a quilt and they said yes. I did a doll quilt and did a paper giving the history of quilting and why people made quilts. I also said that people used what they had available such as old clothing. At the end of my paper I told how some people made or left imperfections as it was bad luck to have a perfect quilt. One of my classmates asked if that was why I made my quilt crooked. I laughed and said no I hadn't even noticed it was crooked.