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The quilting project is designed to teach techniques and skills in making quilted, appliquéd or patchworked items for home or personal use. Youth choosing to do special projects would complete Design Your Own Project.

It may take three years to complete a level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project. 

 

Projects to learn

At level 1 of quilting, students will learn

  • The beginning quilting project will teach about quilting and piecing. Learn how to select fabrics, to cut and stitch the quilt top, as well as finishing the quilt. Some basic patterns will be included in this project.

At level 2 of quilting, students will learn

  • Youth can print the book or learn right from the CD. This project is designed for completion in two years. Since there is not a leader manual specific to this project, use the Design Your Own project to set goals. The Quilt Quest Leaders Guide gives guidance to help youth succeed in quilt projects and has additional projects and resources.

At level 3 of quilting, students will learn

  • Terrific Triangles CD includes a wide variety of designs using basic triangles — both half square and quarter square triangles, plus a couple using equilateral triangles. You can print the book or use right from the CD. Each Block in Quilt Quest increases in skills and mastery of quilting, building upon the previous Project Block. 

Independent study is for any youth looking for new challenges and opportunities in 4-H. This allows a member to explore topics that have not been investigated while remaining enrolled in a 4-H project. Members enrolling in the independent study phase of a project should

  • develop a detailed learning plan for their work
  • identify an area of interest within the project area
  • set goals and locate resources (people, publications, materials) to carry out a project plan
  • determine specific experiences needed to accomplish project goals,
  • set a realistic timeline for completion
  • carry out the project learning plan,
  • share experiences with others
  • evaluate outcomes and determine what could be improved.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The individualized learning plan should be approved by a parent, 4-H adult volunteer leader or 4-H agent. For assistance in developing a personal learning contract, use Design Your Own project materials or other goal-setting materials. While independent study provides flexibility and creativity, it also requires serious planning, implementation and evaluation.

 

Materials you'll need

 

Non-Animal Record Books

A Project/Financial Journal is needed for each non-animal related project. Project journals need to contain the name of the project, the year these records were kept, and a leader/parent signature. All sections of the journal need to be completed. If nothing was done in an area or section of a record sheet, the word “none” or something similar should be written. 

Download record book sheet

 

Careers in Quilting

If you are wanting to explore careers in quilting, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.