“…the beds were neat under their patchwork quilts. The rays of the setting sun came through the windows and filled the house with golden light.” Little House on the Prairie As any quilter can tell you, quilting requires a strong foundation of math skills, including pattern recognition, sequencing, and measurement. The math principles that Laura…
Free Quilt-Themed Language Arts Printables
“…the beds were neat under their patchwork quilts. The rays of the setting sun came through the windows and filled the house with golden light.” Little House on the Prairie Quilting and sewing were common activities in the Ingalls household as seen throughout the books and TV show. Quilts were an important part of their daily lives –…
Prairie Life Quilt Kit Giveaway (CLOSED)
We were so impressed with all of the interest in the Little House on the Prairie® Andover Fabrics Giveaway that we decided to launch another fabric-related giveaway! We’ve seen some amazing crafts and projects with these fabrics, and loved the #LittleHouseMoment pictures you all shared. Craftsy is carrying three amazing quilt kits and pre-cut fabric…
Learning to Quilt in Japan: Little House on the Prairie Influenced a Whole Generation
The world of quilting in Japan is big business these days. There are at least two million Japanese quilters, and the interesting thing is that quilting in Japan was originally heavily influenced by American culture. In the 1970s and 80s, as enthusiastic women began looking for new creative outlets, the American antique quilt was a…