The My First Patchwork Book kit includes the book, a cardboard Four
Patch template, plus patterns for patchwork alphabet code flags. This
fifth book in the My First Sewing Book series teaches young crafters the
backbone of quilting: learning to piece fabrics together. Children first
learn how to choose and prepare fabric, make and draw around a template,
and sew four patches together into a block to make a pillow or flag. The
book then guides them to make more patchwork blocks with squares,
rectangles and triangles, sew appliqué, combine blocks and then make the
alphabet patchwork blocks of the international code flags. Winky
Cherry's unique My First Sewing Book program teaches young children not
only sewing skills, but life skills: responsibility, commitment, focus,
patience, coordination, organization, and how to follow rules, all
through the enjoyment of sewing. In six books, levels progress from
simple hand sewing, embroidery, and doll making, to machine sewing,
patchwork, and quilting. The three hand sewing books feature clever
rhyming instructions for children as young as 5. The three machine
sewing books are for children ages 7 and older. All six titles have
simple, clearly-illustrated instructions. Each book builds on the
previous books, and each book can stand alone.