Thursday, August 1, 2013

The Name Quilt


Storybook Quilts
The Name Quilt
by
Phyllis Root


Synopsis: A family history in patches and stories. Summer evenings at Grandma's house always end with Grandma tucking Sadie in with the Name Quilt. Each patch tells the story of relatives and days gone by. When the quilt is blown away by a storm, Sadie realizes how much a part of her the quilt has become.

Discussion Topics: Traditions, heritage, the value of oral history, intergenerational relationships.

Additional Resources: Signature Quilts

Made by: Richard Dixon