Needlework
Overview
Crochet...embroidery...knitting...lacework (tatting)...quilting...in 4-H, youth have the opportunity to use needles/hook and thread/yarn/floss to create a wide variety of creative and functional items. Throughout history, needlework has served as a means of relaxation, stress reduction, creative expression and increased manual dexterity.
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. This project fosters mastery by learning needlework skills, belonging by developing relationships with mentors and youth with similar interests, independence by making decisions and developing personal talents, and generosity by displaying created items with others. Contact your county extension office for more information.
Curriculum
Youth:
- Crochet Project Book Ages 9-18
- Crochet Factsheet (CT-MMB.740)
- Embroidery Project Book Ages 9-18
- Beginning Creative Stitchery Factsheet (CT-MMB.710)
- Advanced Creative Stitchery Factsheet (CT-MMB.711)
- Chicken Scratch Factsheet (CT-MMB.712)
- Huck Embroidery Terms Factsheet (CT-MMB.713)
- Knitting Project Book Ages 9-18
- Beginning Knitting Factsheet (CT-MMB.730)
- Intermediate Knitting Factsheet (CT-MMB.731)
- Advanced Knitting Factsheet (CT-MMB.732)
- Quilting Project Book Ages 9-18
- Young Beginner Quilting pp. 3-4
- Beginner Quilting pp. 5-6
- Intermediate Quilting pp. 7-8
- Advanced Quilting pp. 9-10
- General Quilting Factsheets:
- Quilting (CT-MMB.720)
- Pieced Patchwork Block-Unit Assembly (CT-MMB.721)
- Applique Basics (CT-MMB.722)
- Bias Strips (CT-MMB.723)
- Care and Storage of Quilts (CT.MMB.067)
- Cleaning Heirloom Textiles (CT-MMB.065)
- Tatting (lacework) Project Book Ages 9-18
- Tatting Matters (CT-MMB.750)
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Volunteer:
- Quilting Leader's Guide
Events/Activities
- Fair Entries--See Needlework Division
- Kentucky 4-H Fashion Revue
- Kentucky 4-H Fashion Leadership Board
- Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the Kentucky State Fair
- Kentucky 4-H Sewing Skill-a-thon
- Communications Day
- Kentucky 4-H Achievement
State Contact: Marjorie Baker | marjorie.baker@uky.edu | 859-257-7772