Origami Reflection

In the comments, please answer ONE of the questions below. Answer the question before Friday the 14th. Comments will be moderated by yours truly. Comments must be 1) on topic 2) not mean 3) in formal English.


1. What is one thing you wish you knew before you started this project?
2. What is one tip you would give to someone starting this project?
3. What is one thing that you are happy with how your project turned out?

-Rachel

p.s. Include your NAME in your comment.

Fused Plastic

To Do List:

Make a fused plastic triptych
Make a small purse or checkbook cover






:::::::See directions in the FOR THE CURIOUS link list::::::::::::

Weaving

TO DO LIST

1. Brain Storm (5 points)
2. Weaving (30 points)


Brain Storm: Check out the weaving link. Draw three ideas (including colors) of your weaving. Turn this in for points.

Weaving: Either on the branch, or loom. See me for a loom. Your weaving should have a pattern and a color scheme. You do not have to weave with yarn. You could use cloth strips, electrical cords, plants, beads, etc.

Embroidery

To Do List:

1. Practice 5 different embroidery stitches (5 pts)
2. Final project (30 pts)
3. Thumbnail Sketches* (6 pts)


*Thumbnail Sketches

Check out the embroidery links on the left (under "for the curious"). Find 3 embroidery artworks that catch your eye. Draw a small (1/2 the size of a dollar bill) picture of each. Don't fret about drawing skills- you won't be graded on that.

Quilt Squares

"The bed is our whole life. It is there that we are born, it is there that we love, it is there that we die." -Guy de Maupassant


Quilt Square Project

Your quilt square will be like a mini quilt.
Finished size will be 6" to 10" square.
Choose colors and shapes carefully.
No "raw" edges.

See my quilting patterns in class or check out the quilting link (on the right) for more ideas.



Quilting Myths Assignment

Visit this link: http://www.womenfolk.com/historyofquilts/quiltmyth.htm
Here you will find 11 myths of quilting. You will need to number a page 1-11 and FIRST guess if each myth is true or false. THEN read further to see if you were right. Place the correct answer next to your guess.



AIDS Quilt Assignment

Visit this link: http://www.aidsquilt.org/
Read about the project, check out the photos.
Write down 1) a one paragraph summery and 2) at least 2 sentences of your response.


To Do List

Quilt Square (30 pts)
Quilting Myths (11 pts)
AIDS Quilt (5pts)

Further Reading
•The Uncommon Quilter: Small Art Quilts Created with Paper, Plastic, Fiber, and Surface Design By Jeanne Williamson
•The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting By Laura Ehrlich
•Soft Covers for Hard Times: Quiltmaking & the Great Depression By Merikay Waldvogel