Directions for Patchwork Patterns

 
 

• With your partner, view some quilt patterns, then decide on one to recreate.

• You will need the following materials:
• A piece of 10”x10” construction or scrapbooking paper
• Scissors, glue, and a ruler
• Smaller pieces of construction paper or material
• You will measure a 1 inch margin around all four sides of your 10”x10” square.  Your actual quilt block will go inside the margin.

• Before you cut paper or material, plan your quilt block and use the templates to make a practice design.

• After you have created your practice design, cut your pieces and assemble them on your 10”x10” square.  Make sure you have all pieces within the margins.

• Carefully glue the pieces to the 10”x10” square.

• Now, tell what geometric shapes were involved in making your quilt block.  Be sure to tell how many of each shape were used (Ex. 6 triangles, 2 squares, etc.)  Write this on an index card and paperclip it to your quilt piece.