Utah 4-H Project Sheet Needle Arts: Crochet, Knitting, Needlework, Etc. Project summary Are you creative and love to work with your hands? If so, this project is for you. Needlework is a decorative sew- ing handicraft and art form. It uses many different forms of thread-able material and pliable textile. Needlework tools can include hooks, shuttles and many different sizes and shapes of needles. Crafts include crochet, knitting, tatting, macramé, needle point, cross stitch, embroidery, bead embroidery, needle felting, punch needle, appli- que, and hand quilting.
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Pick a craft and gather the materials Set goals to improve and learn more. Complete more advanced projects. and tools needed. Read different patterns. Design your own pattern. Learn basic stitches through a class, Study color and design principles. Teach your craft to others. online tutorial or mentor. Discover different textiles available. Learn process used to make textile or Remember hand work takes time, Learn to care for your handicraft project. tools (fabric, yarn, thread, hooks, shut- practice and patience, so relax and Add advanced stitch techniques. tles, needles, etc.). enjoy the process. Select a new type of needlework handi- Learn the history of the craft. Complete a simple beginner project. craft. Display your handiwork. awards & recognition awards & recognition awards & recognition Ribbon & premium money at county or state fair Ribbon & premium money at county or state fair Ribbon & premium money at county or state fair FCS contest awards at county, state and national levels FCS contest awards at county, state and national levels FCS contest awards at county, state and national levels FCS 4-H Portfolio (resume & cover letter) at county & state level FCS 4-H Portfolio (resume & cover letter) at county & state level FCS 4-H Portfolio (resume & cover letter) at county & state level
Training curriculum resources Utah State University’s annual train- • Discover 4-H Crochet Clubs • Online craft classes/school (Craftsy, Creativelive, Creativebug) ings: • The 4-H Crocheting Handbook • Library Clothing and Textiles Training f • The 4-H Knitting Handbook • Family and riends • Volunteers make a variety of projects • Local guilds to be implemented in a club or camp. • Kentucky 4-H Needlework • All county and state USU Extension leaders and curricula • USU Extension Needle Arts Family Consumer Science Classic • Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) • Utah 4-H Resource Materials un- • Youth and volunteers attend work- • Crafty Yarn Council der Consumer and Family Science shops and compete in contests specifi- • FCS Presentation, FCS Bowl, Consumer Decision Making & FCS Skill-a-thon contests cally related to needle arts.
Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. 4-H Pathway The four components of the Pathway provide intentional and progressive education and leadership skills for youth of all ages.
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Take a class. Create your own needle arts Participate in the FCS Use the knowledge and s Shop fabric & craft stores. club. contest which include: skills gained in 4-H and transfer them into real- g m . • FCS Presentation – about Attend a uild eeting Take a JoAnns Learn to Knit world learning K c . your needle art or Crochet ids lass opportunities by selling Ask friends or family • FCS Bowl members to show you their Attend the FCS Classic your needle art at a craft • FCS Skill-a-Thon talents/hobbies. needle arts workshops and show and learning related contests. • Exhibit at county & state business skills. c f e . Visit ounty air xhibits fairs
Service Opportunities leadership Service opportunities are endless with needle art skills. Here Apply to be on the FCS Classic Design Team to plan are a few ideas of organizations that always have a need and and produce the statewide FCS training event. would love donated items: • Local assisted living centers, • Crochet for Cancer Teach a needle arts club for younger youth. hospitals and shelters • Heartmade Blessings Run a camp where youth learn a handicraft skill. • Knit-A-Square • Warm Up America Assist others to make and enter an exhibit into the • Snuggles Project • Afghans for Afghans county fair. • Knit for kids • Festival of Trees • Soldiers' Angels • Project Linus college & Career readiness 4-H Project area of study career options The following 4-H projects and contests are offered Here are some degrees that could turn a love •Fashion designer related to Needle Arts: for needle arts into a cottage industry business: •Freelance needlework artist Projects • Art • • Crochet • Business Instructor • Knitting • Entrepreneurship •Blogger • Needlework • Family & Consumer Science Education •Home-based business owner M • any more handicrafts • General Studies: Arts & Humanities •Research textile technician Contests • Interior Design •Embroiderer • FCS Presentation – related to your needle art • Management • • FCS Bowl • Marketing Entrepreneur • FCS Skill-a-Thon • Textiles & Apparel Studies •Sewing and craft store buyer