Bell Ringer Use Poll Everywhere to answer these three questions. 1. Paducah is the home of the National Quilt Museum. Why do you think such an old form of art is still important in the world today? 2. Have you ever made any artwork with fabric before? 3. What is functional art?

What's a quilt?

A coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with a soft substance, such as wool or down, between them and stitched in patterns in order to prevent the filling from shifting

When do you think the first quilting process was done?

Quilt-making Throughout History The earliest known quilted garment is on the carved ivory figure of a pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty about 3400 B.C. Crusaders brought quilting to Europe from the Middle East in the late 11 th century. Quilted garments were popular in the Middle Ages and knights even used them under armor to make it more comfortable. American made quilts flourished between

Quilt-making Throughout History early settlers began moving west toward the Great Plains. Quilts were used for much more than covers. They were used as wall hangings, floor mats, and even currency. Many quilts during this time were pieced together from calico pieces of cloth from old clothing. They used the beautiful colors to make patterns into beautiful works of art.

A story behind the quilt... In what ways can there be a story behind a quilt?

A story behind the quilt... In what ways can there be a story behind a quilt? 1. Why the quilt was made 2. How the quilt has been used over the years 3. The imagery used in the quilt

How is imagery used to tell a story in this quilt?

Quilt Blocks Quilt blocks are square pieces of pattern that are eventually sewn together to make the quilt.

Quilt Blocks Several quilt block patterns that have names that relate to the image. Can you see why this name applies to this pattern? Bear's Claw

Quilt Blocks Several quilt block patterns that have names that relate to the image. Can you see why this name applies to this pattern? Shoo fly

Quilt Blocks Several quilt block patterns that have names that relate to the image. Can you see why this name applies to this pattern? Friendship star