Quilts have a strong heritage in this country. Make one of your own in the 4-H quilting project!
What can you do?
In the quilting project, you can:
- Learn basic quilting skills, techniques and tools.
- Study quilt conservation and exhibiting.
- Express your culture, aesthetics and ideas through quilting.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the quilting project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about quilting project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a quilting project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Resources to support youth in quilting
Utah 4-H T-Shirt Quilt Club activities (free download)
Ohio 4-H You Can Quilt! and Quilting the Best Better activity guides (for purchase)
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for quilting project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023