The Quilt Story

When a little girl moves many miles from her previous home, she is exceedingly lonely. Living across the American plains is an entirely different lifestyle and she finds solace in quilting. It helps to work on something that resurrects her many memories before finding new friendss while missing the prevous ones. She rediscovers her previous quilt, and together she and her mother mend the patterns of sun and a life that made her very happy

This is about a little girl named Abigail whose mother makes her a quilt that she loves and takes with her everywhere and it makes her feel at home even when they move away and her little girl finds it years later and starts to love it too.

This story touches me because I have a baby blanket that I love and haven't been able to let go and always makes me feel better and I hope to pass on to my child one day.

Classroom connection is that we could discuss things special to us or make a paper quilt representing different things that are special to us.

Summary:
This story is about a little pioneer girl named Abigail. Her mother makes her a quilt that Abigail loves. She does everything with her quilt, and gets comfort from it. When her family moves she feels like everything is new, but then she gets her quilt out and she feels better. Years later another little girl finds the quilt and finds the same comfort for it.

Personal Reaction:
I was not a big fan of this book. I thought it was a bit gross that mice were eating it, and animals were having babies on it. I did however like the comfort theme with the quilt.

Classroom Extensions:
1. We could make a classroom quilt. Each student would receive a square piece of material, and special fabric markers to decorate it with. Once they were done I show more would have all of the squares sewn together and a quilt made. It would be our classroom quilt that we could use during reading time.
2. We could discuss what each of our comfort items are; for example a blankie or special stuffed animal, and why it means so much to each of us. show less

I enjoyed reading this book. I think the book conveyed a wonderful message about appreciating the love of something and passing that love down so that others can enjoy it as well. I also loved the beautiful pictures as well. I think this would be a wonderful read for young children.

A little girl's mother make her a quilt with her name sewn on it. The quilt is very comforting for the girl, such as when they were moving. When the girl is older and has a daughter, her daughter finds it and uses it.
I really liked this story. I can relate to this story because my mom had a trinket box, I was very attached to it. My Mom would put her special jewelery in the box. When I was married, my Mom gave me the box so I can put my wedding rings in it too, just like she did.
I can use this story in my class by asking my students what is something from home that they are attached to, and if allowed to bring it to class to share with everyone.

Summary:
This story is about a little girl who has a quilt made by her mom. This quilt follows her and her family through the pioneer days as they move. It provides her comfort. The quilt is then found by a child in modern times who has the quilt through her families move and it provides her the same comfort.
Personal Reaction:
This book would help many children understand that everyone moves with their families. This quilt shows that comfort can be provided regardless of where you are located. I liked how even the animals enjoyed the quilt.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Have each child bring in a piece of fabric of their choice. Then sew together your own classroom quilt that can be placed for children to find comfort within the classroom show more as well. show less

Summary: A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigal.They use it and then pack it away. Many years later it is found by another girl and she has her mother mend and patch it. They move away and take the quilt with them and it is brought back out.

Personal Response: I really liked this story. I can relate to it because I have a quilt thats been passed down to me. It is comforting to cuddle up in a handed down hand made quilt.

Classroom Extension Ideas: Talk about what makes each student comforted like the quilt comforts the girl. Also have them draw what a quilt they would want would look like.