All ages can participate in this artistic quilted expression of friendship.
Permanent dye magic markers give children a familiar tool to communicate their feelings. Every quilt square is accompanied by a letter explaining its meaning.
Quilting
1. We begin by having each child draw out a design on paper.
The child is encouraged to keep their drawing free from references to war, political agendas or religion, so that the message of peace and friendship is clear.
2. A 12 x 12 inch cloth square for the final image is used.
After drawing the image onto the square, each child’s drawing is surrounded by a colorful cloth border, and sewn into the completed square.
3. Letter time!
Every quilt square is accompanied by a letter explaining its meaning.
4. The squares are turned into finished quilts by a professional quilting service.
Students raise money to cover this expense through bake sales and other fund raising activities.