reticule...

Third graders are on a covered wagon trip across the country.... What do they need?? A reticule... in case you don't know what that is... (because I definitely did)...

It is a woman's small bag or purse, usually in the form of a pouch with a drawstring and made of net, beading, brocade, etc. used in 18th and 19th centuries. (thanks thefreedictionary.com)

Anyway... each kid designed their own reticule (and yes I left out the fact that it was a woman's purse so the boys would want to create one.)

We used fabric and puff paint to color in the designs. And finally, the kids sewed the sides together...

This was a cute and quick little project...

The kids are going to use their reticule in class to hold their covered wagon note cards.

slavery quilts...

4th grade has begun studying slavery and the Civil War. In art, we talk about Harriet Powers and her famous quilts. We learn about her life, why her quilts were meaningful, and her applique techniques.

I love this project for the following reasons:

1. Kids get to illustrate a favorite memory.
2. Kids will make a quilt square out of felt.
3. Kids will learn to sew.

Big giant felt mess!!!!

Stitching!!!

Slavery quilts...

 

Artwork at the top of the post:

Harriet Powers, Bible Quilts, 1886