Quilting a Bridge from Tradition to Technology

Nancy Laudemann, White City 4th Grade teacher, used The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau to develop cross-curricular activities centered around quilting. Students have the opportunity to see how technology has moved quilting to a new level -- from hand stitching to high-tech quilting using a computerized sewing machine.  Students also explore quilt design, history, and the special meanings that quilts can have.  Reading, math, writing, and social studies activities comprise the components of this lesson.