Nine Patch Pillow Workshop

Age Population:  Adult 

Introduction: 

Participants will enjoy the traditional craft of quilting.  They will sew a quilt square pillow of the basic nine patch pattern.

 Background:

Quilt making is a craft tradition passed on to descendants by the African Americans who lived mostly in the Carolinas. Quilts are composed of three layers: a top, a batting or lining, and a backing.  Basic quilt patterns are composed of many pieces which may be placed in a geometric or other design format using one or more shapes.   The Nine Patch design is one fundamental block construction used in many quilts.  Participants will sew a nine patch quilt square pillow in this workshop.

Objectives:

Participants will learn about the basics of quilting.

Participants will sew their nine patch fabric squares together to create the pillow design.

Methodology: 

• Participants will be given a kit of quilt pillow supplies consisting of precut fabric squares,   batting or filling, needle, and thread.

• Participants will assemble and sew the nine patch fabric pieces in a color pattern for the front and back pillow faces of the case.

• Participants will sew the two faces (front and back) of the pillow together, leaving one end open.

• Participants will insert the batting or filling material into the pillow and sew it shut.

• A review and discussion will follow the activity.
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Fee Structure: 

The cost of each program is as follows:

Educational group program I for 20 participants or fewer - $25.

Educational group program II for 30 participants - $35.

Educational group program III for over 30 participants, but fewer than 60 - $45.