Teaching Girl Scouts
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South Dakota
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When I as a leader many, many years ago, I had my troop make doll size quilts. I only had my sewing machine, so they were both hand pieced and machine pieced. Each girl got a chance to learn how to sew on the machine. We used 6 inch squares if I remember right. Very simple, but it taught the concept and got their feet wet.
#7
The motto is be prepared. Make up some pre-cut kits for small quilts and have a completed one on hand for them to refer to. Begin by showing them how to cut the fabric and give them the kits and show them a row at a time. Provide patterns if age level is ready. You will find that some of the girls will catch on easily and others will be disintrested or simply not crafty. If using machines, try to have enough machines for at least 1/2 the girls expected. Remember they are slow and it may take several meetings. -- Have fun!
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tupelo, MS
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Originally Posted by mslbl
Has anyone out there been involved in this? My guild has an opportunity to do this and hopefully get some of the youngest intested. Any suggestions as "how to" would be appreciated.
#10
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mansfield, Mo
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We did quilting at a lockin that way some of the girls could quilt while others could do other projects and then switch out when they got finished. Or could have different stations some cutting, some sewing, some quilting. We asked if parent had sewing machines to please bring them also. Loved working with the girls.
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