Kindness Sewing and Craft Kit

Kit Includes: "The Kindness Quilt,” hardback story book by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace; illustrated directions; 7 laminated instruction cards for some more difficult steps; fifteen 4½ by 4½ fabric squares (they will choose twelve to use); 12½ by 16½ inch fabric backing; 12½ by 16½ ...Kit Includes: "The Kindness Quilt,” hardback story book by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace; illustrated directions; 7 laminated instruction cards for some more difficult steps; fifteen 4½ by 4½ fabric squares (they will choose twelve to use); 12½ by 16½ inch fabric backing; 12½ by 16½ batting; 1 needle in a container; 1 spool of thread; 4 quilting clips; a pair of scissors; twenty 4 by 4 sheets of paper (15 mixed pattern and solid colors, 5 white); 1 glue stick; colored pencils; a ruler; a pencil sharpener; and two 12 by 18 pieces of paper (will come rolled, lay out and put books on for a day or two to smooth out). (Optional-there are sections where you will need an iron. This activity helps build the following skills: concentration, coordination, small muscle development, eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, development of three finger grasp, care of self, and left to right progression for reading and writing development.

Your child/student will learn the following stitches: backstitch, running stitch, and blind stitch. Creator: Sewing and crafting Kit prepared by: Caroline Moulsdale, Owner and Lead Educational Consultant of ABC Crate, LLC, with Credentials in Early Childhood Education (Preschool and Kindergarten) from CMTE/NY, 2001; Elementary Education I (grades 1st to 3rd) and II (grades 4th to 6th) from Delaware Institute for Montessori Education, 2015; BS from The University of Delaware; Lead Teacher in Montessori Education for 18 years, and Parent Education Director for 8 years. Andrea Keller-Moore from Hidden Fox Studio assisted in the creation of this crate with her knowledgeable sewing skills and expertise.

Ages: 8 & up, ages 5-8 will need parent supervision the entire time Source and Copyright: ABC Crate , Caroline Moulsdale, 2021