CTFA21
Module 21:Basic Quilting (Optional)
Outcome
Create a basic quilt.
Indicators
(a) Investigate cultural and historic significance of quilting (e.g., pioneers, First Nations, Underground Railway, re-use of fabric, social significance).
(b)

Explore quilting equipment:

  • cutting tools (e.g., rotary cutters, cutting mat);
  • quilting tools (e.g., quilting rulers, quilting pins); and,
  • notions (e.g., marking tools, pins).
(c) Demonstrate appropriate care and use of equipment (e.g., setting machine tension, stitch selection, proper use of machine attachments).
(d) Examine a variety of quilting patterns (e.g., log cabin, bear paw, star) for quilt creations.
(e) Select a pattern (e.g., rag quilts, simple block quilts).
(f) Apply mathematical concepts (e.g., problem solving, estimation, measurement, pattern-making, tessellations, geometric shapes) found within the process of quilting.
(g) Apply knowledge of quilt pattern construction (e.g., cutting of fabric, notions, fabric choices, sub-cutting) to basic quilt creation.
(h) Practise quilt finishing techniques (e.g., bias binding, attachment).
(i) Construct quilt using basic techniques (e.g., block assembly, pressing techniques, row assembly, layering of batting, pinning, stitch in the ditch).
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