4-H Needlework – QUILTING ADVANCED

Teacher/Leader Guide

Growth & Development Expectations  Continue to use and improve on the

skills from previous units.  The older 4-H youth has an interest span Skills to be added: similar to adults. . Free-motion quilting  Training, encouragement and experience . Transferring and following a needs are the same as adults. design for quilting  Older youth need and want guidance, but . Handling bulk in the machine may not be willing to ask for it. They while quilting want, and generally expect, to be treated . Various appliqué techniques like adults. Older teens are very . Advanced piecing techniques independent but appreciate and need such as foundation piecing, others to show interest in their work. English paper piecing, and miniature scale  Status and “fitting in” can be very . Dimensional and landscape important. Youth are very group oriented designs and generally like doing things with the . Appropriate finishing techniques opposite sex.

 At this age, 4-Hers are very independent and can make decisions based on Project Pointers

previous experience. Reasoning and  deductive power may be very good. You may need to think of yourself as a coordinator rather than a leader. The  They have the ability to relate ideas and advanced 4-Her quilting projects tend to to apply the new information to their own need less structured meetings. These situation. youth do, however, need the assurance that you are available when assistance is  Older youth like, need and can assume needed. responsibility. They make excellent teen leaders. Teens need to feel wanted,  Advanced 4-Hers need persons with a listened to and accepted. good degree of quilting expertise to guide them. If you do not have the answers, tell them, but be willing and able to get Competencies the necessary answers, guidance or help.

At the close of this project level, each 4-Her  Teen 4-Hers are generally involved in a should be able to: great many activities. They must already have a high degree of interest in quilting  Complete basic skills needed to construct a pieced or appliquéd quilted or a specific reason for continuing in the project with limited guidance from unit. Keep meetings and activities leader/parent/teacher. current and interesting! Field trips, projects and other activities will keep  Express creativity through the use of teens wanting more. fabric and quilt design.

 Because of their involvement in many The project to be completed for the activities, help youth establish a realistic Advanced level is a creative quilt or quilted time schedule for completing their wall hanging that includes: quilting activity. The amount of time  Advanced piecing techniques joined they have available, the pattern and fabric by hand or machine. chosen should be carefully considered . Dimensional pieces when selecting an option. . English Paper piecing  Follow-up is extremely important! Make . Foundation piecing sure the 4-Hers are progressing at a pace . Freezer paper or needle turned which will allow them to complete their appliqué project in time for the County . Landscape design Fair/Fashion Revue. . Miniature scale  Periodically schedule time to discuss and  Piecing by hand or machine work on practice/service projects.  Quilting by hand or machine using  Be sure to use the expertise of advanced stippling or patterned/stenciled motifs 4-Hers as teen leaders/helpers with the  first level quilting projects. This gets the Binding with mitered corners  Hanging sleeve is optional seniors involved in leadership roles which are important to their own personal  Finished quilt measures at least 24 development. inches by 24 inches but not more than  Acquaint yourself with all the resources, 48 inches by 48 inches (Dimensions publications and quilting books to are based on finished block size, not research quilting techniques. including seam allowance. Binding  Advanced 4-Hers need support and extends beyond the block, therefore encouragement from you and their peers. quilt will measure a little larger.) A pat on the back, a personal note or a  Teach and work with youngsters to keep telephone call may be just the motivating their project equipment and supplies factor needed at a particularly low time. together and in good condition. A copy  Adolescents sometimes become shy and of this is also in the 4-H Member’s need to be asked to participate or become Project Guide. involve. GO THE EXTRA MILE—  Leaders should be sure the 4-Her is You may be just the helping hand ASK! familiar with the following terms: needed.  Freezer paper appliqué Clutter Control  Needle turned appliqué Equipment and supplies have a tendency to  Raw edge appliqué get lost. Here are some suggestions for each  Machine quilting foot student to help keep everything safe.  Buttonhole stitch . Use a 1 gallon bag with a zip top for your  Stippling quilting project; put your name on it.  Free-motion quilting

. Use a small container to hold your basic

sewing kit.

. Use a cloth or sturdy bag with handles to

tote all supplies. . Use a pocket folder/binder to hold handouts and patterns. Revised by: Marjorie M. Baker, January 2015

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