Developed by Laura Harper Lee, Education Curator, and Julianne Carroll, Graduate Assistant
Edited and revised by Christy Spurlock, Education Curator, and Mary Koegel, Graduate Assistant (2006) Kentucky Library and Museum, Western Kentucky University

This guide is intended to assist in the planning of lessons related to American history, quilting, the importance of the craft, and traditions related to it. The guide also presents information on quilting today, providing examples that attest to the craft’s relevance in the contemporary world.

Teachers will also find classroom activities involving math, science, language arts, social studies, and art, as per Kentucky Core Content requirements.

History of Quilting

• General History
• African-American Influence on Quilting
• Quilts as Political Statements
• Quilting in Times of Crisis
• The Quilting Bee
• Quilt Patterns and Pattern Names

  Download:
  history.doc 436KB
  history.pdf 1.9MB

Quick Reference Guide

• Glossary of Quilting Terms
• Quilting Techniques
• Quilt Pattern Names
• Quilt Types

  Download:
  referenceguide.doc 424KB
  referenceguide.pdf 1.6MB

Activities & Worksheets
(*Many activities can be modified for any age group.)

• All Ages
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Worksheets

  Download:
  activities_worksheets.doc 2.94MB
  activities_worksheets.pdf 4.25MB

Resources

• Classroom Resources
• Recommended Reading
• A list of resources used for this guide

  Download:
  resources.doc 100KB
  resources.pdf 104KB

Download the entire Quilting Education Guide

quilting_ed_guide.doc 3.81MB
quilting_ed_guide.pdf 8.46MB

Questions related to the information in this guide should be directed to:

Christy Spurlock
Education Curator at the Kentucky Library and Museum
270-745-6082
Christy.Spurlock@wku.edu