Originally Posted by
GingerK
Personally, I would cut 12 1/2 inch squares of a few different fabrics and teach the kids simple piecing, including matching seams and pressing, and then go on to very simple quilting or tying.
When they do their class quilt, they will learn piecing. Each will do a 9 patch square with squares that tell about their time at the school. They will sign one of their squares. We'll make photographic squares of their previous years, plus their particular interests. I have tons of "I spy" charms they can use on their square.
These lapquilts have to be finished before Christmas vacation so they can be donated. We don't have time to learn piecing in addition to sewing machine and cutting, etc. before then.
A church in the area is arranging the donation. I'm guessing they will go to the Methodist home for the aged, given this is a Methodist church.
Thanks for all your help.
I will just switch the batting.
I did wash and dry the flannel. It's my first use of flannel, though you guys have already taught me about shrinkage.
I don't mind binding them. (I just won't hand sew them.)
Thanks again for the help.
bkay