Embroidery Projects

4th grade Fiber Arts Unit

Our 4th graders have been working very hard on their embroidery deigns!  They started this unit by looking at how embroidery is used by many cultures throughout history.  We focused our exploration on the amazing Bayeux Tapestry (over 250 feet long!) and discovered how the art of embroidery is not only beautiful but it can capture historical moments too!  We talked about the patience and dedication it takes to create art with string and collectively agreed that the imagery should be significantly important if they were going to invest so much time in its creation.  After watching parts of a great tutorial video by Cassie Stephens , they set to work drawing their "Significant" designs, transferring them to fabric, and embroidering their details with running stitches.  

Here are a few in progress... they are so proud!    

As more classes finish, I'll add more!