Thursday, August 1, 2013

Eight Hands Round


Storybook Quilts
Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet
by
Ann Whitford Paul

Synopsis: The author provides information about pioneer life through speculation about the origins of 26 quilt patterns, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Discussion Topics: Not only will the book serve as a resource for studies of pioneer life, but it will also be useful in encouraging students to develop their own creations in cloth or on paper. 

Additional Resources: Author's website with activities

Made by: Donna McCormick & Julia Bailey