Paper quilt craft

Weaving paper was one of my favorite crafts to do as a kid. It was really fun to see ordinary paper transformed into a paper weaving masterpiece!

Make a kid's quilt craft and help your preschooler (or older kid!) practice glueing, pattern making, and creativity! Read 'The Quiltmaker's Gift' - the book is all about being selfless, giving, and the magic of sewing!

"Are there any parents who would be interested in working on the class auction project this year?" Me, "YES!!!" I am usually the first one to raise my hand when a teacher asks for help with an art project. I love working with the students on group projects. Last year we made two beautiful quilts (which you can read about here and here) which raised over $1,000 for the school. It was a great project, but it was also a huge time and a bit of a financial investment. This year I was determined…

This impressive display is a perfect project for Grandparents Day or a special presentation for an elementary art class, (grades 1-5). My inspiration came from Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids, by …

Back in November we spent a week with The Quilt and all things square with a few other shapes thrown in. One of my favorite projects was ...

A few weeks ago I gave a mini presentation on quilts to Noah’s kindergarten class. I had 15 minutes to tell 22 5 and 6 year olds about something I do. I linked many aspects of quilting to t…

Teaching preschool is fun and easy with this free preschool lesson plan! Kids love the Letter Q activities including books, printables, games, and more.

Welcome to the world of quilting, where the rich tapestry of fabric and design come together through paper piecing patterns. Our 20 free paper piecing quilt patterns for beginners are tailored for those eager to infuse their crafting. Each paper piecing pattern offers clear instructions, making intricate blocks achievable with precision and ease. Our guide empowers you to take fabric scraps and transform them into creative masterpieces. Revitalize your quilting with a medley of 20 free paper…

I adore making crafts with my kids. Some of my favorite crafts have been the simplest. Last spring during a homeschool preschool lesson on the letter Q,

Paper Quilt Crafts for Kids : Ideas to Make Paper Quilts with easy arts & crafts quilting instructions & activities for Children, Teens, & Preschoolers

Make a construction paper quilt and discover the holiday of Kwanzaa with this creative art activity!

Add some color to a cold winter day! Make a colorful kids art quilt using paper snowflakes. It's the perfect craft to do with the kids on a snow day, too!

Patchwork Quilt Sewing Craft & Activity * This post contains affiliate links for convenience* A few weeks ago, my daughter & I made sew & weave Easter bonnets. She really enjoyed working with the plastic sewing needle. She liked it & took to it so well that I wanted to give her more sewing projects. […]

How cute would this be on a tabletop...link doesn't work :( but I think I can figure it out

2016 Topic 13: Paper Piecing Urtica Well hello everyone, Darcy here bringing you a brand new topic. For the next fortnight we will be exploring Paper Piecing. We will be encouraging you to paint and decorate papers to use, or even better use up all your old scraps. If you like jigsaws then you will love paper piecing, and the arrangements can be as simple or as complicated as you wish. First let's clear any confusion about what paper piecing actually is and how it differs from Foundation…

Create a beautiful story with Coloris Floss! Each skein has four complimentary shades in one thread with little gradation; colors change almost with every stitch, every 5cm. This package contains 8.7yds of cotton floss. Comes in a variety of colors. Each sold separately. Imported.

Hi! I’m here today to share with you a meaningful art project for your younger students. This would be good as as a “getting to know you” activity. The following examples were all made by kindergartners near the end of the year, but I would think this lesson would be suitable for kids through grades 2. Many art teachers have taught about the artist Faith Ringgold and had their students create paper quilts. I have a free printable for you … Read more... →