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Lesson Plan
Other

Kente Paper Weaving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson plan that introduces young pupils to African textiles. This is a simple paper weaving lesson based on African Kente cloth. Includes lesson adaptations.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Yvonne Porcella

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Yvonne Porcella is described here along with information on her contributions to art through fiber arts and textile design.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Claire Zeisler

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Claire Zeisler is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with fiber arts and the weaving process.
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Activity
Other

Card Weaving

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shows how to weave a strap from the making of the cards to how to use them for weaving.
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Website
Other

Free Quilt Patterns: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site alphabetically listed links to hundreds of sites with free quilt designs from Free Quilt Patterns.
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Website
Other

Castle Tapestry: Unicorn & Lady, Unicorn Tapestries

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that is offering copies of 16th century tapestries for sale. The desciptive portion of the site has a unique history of the tapestries as well as great images.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Consuelo Jiminez Underwood

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her weaving and work with fiber arts.
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Graphic
Curated OER

How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle

For Students 9th - 10th
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
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Graphic
Curated OER

How to Knit the Purl Stitch

For Students 9th - 10th
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.
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Graphic
Curated OER

How to Knit the Purl Stitch

For Students 9th - 10th
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a purl stitch. Includes pictures to follow as you learn.
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Graphic
Curated OER

How to Read a Knitting Pattern

For Students 9th - 10th
Once you know the basics to knitting here is a guide to helping you understand patterns.