Memory Quilts are a really fun way for students to keep memories forever with them. Although we just made paper quilts, it was a fun project that brought back many good memories from the past. We first had to pick out eight different designs of scrap-booking paper. Of those eight, we had to pick four and cut out a big square of each. Then, we had to use a circle and cut out the other four remaining scrap-paper. Then, we glued the circles on the squares. Once all that was glued together, we had to cut those into four smaller squares. Then, we put the pieces how we wanted on a nice square piece of white paper. Once we figured out where we wanted to place them, we glued them down. Lastly, we could draw a design around the outside to make a border. After we were all done gluing and designing, we had to write a short paragraph stating why we choose the colors and designs we did. Orange, green, and blue are my favorite colors. The brown one with the flowers and the other flowery one, reminds me of my ranch and that spring is here and foals will start to be born. The crazy orange design reminds me of a saddle blanket, which I'm horse crazy so it fits right in.
This can be part of a history lesson. When we are learning about the Native Americans, we learn about the star quilts. This could be a really fun way to get students involved and thinking about what is important in their lives. After they have made this piece of the quilt (on paper), they can present it to the class explaining why they choose the colors and designs they did.
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