I think the Biblical Quilt: Study and Stitch curriculum has a huge amount of potential. A rough skeleton of the idea is presented here, but I think this is advantageous to those who choose to take this idea in different directions. As Director of Youth and Family Ministries in my context, I would love to see these lessons be used as a means of combining the women’s quilting group with junior high confirmation students. By having a shared goal (making a quilt) and learning together, I think this could be a hugely enriching experience for everyone.
When looking at this outline through the lens of Vella’s Twelve Principles, I find that the parts I find appealing about this lesson are reflected in the principles: potential for sound relationships, learners as subjects of their own learning, and teamwork.
Studies show that during early adolescent years, our youth need strong, positive role models who have vital faith in order to develop lasting faith lives in youth. The way relationships are formed are through spending quality time with individuals. If used in a mentorship capacity, this lesson has the potential to create a bond between youth and adult.
Learners would be subject to their own learning. This is what I like so much about including a quilt in this lesson. Quilting is all about making decisions (patterns, fabric colors, etc) and working towards a common goal, often fixing mistakes as you go. There are few things more educational than ripping out a seam! With this tied into the overall bible study, this lesson has potential to be a powerful experience.
Lastly, this lesson exudes teamwork! The pairs are more than just learning together, they are creating something together. This is a bond that is often stronger than conversation. They have a physical sign of their relationship and its growth! These quilts could be hung in the church to be shown to the congregation and then donated to a charity organization to include the element of discipleship.
The potential in this lesson is overwhelming. It is well outlined and lends itself to a number of different uses seamlessly. I recommend this lesson.

I think the Biblical Quilt: Study and Stitch curriculum has a huge amount of potential. A rough skeleton of the idea is presented here, but I think this is advantageous to those who choose to take this idea in different directions. As Director of Youth and Family Ministries in my context, I would love to see these lessons be used as a means of combining the women’s quilting group with junior high confirmation students. By having a shared goal (making a quilt) and learning together, I think this could be a hugely enriching experience for everyone.
When looking at this outline through the lens of Vella’s Twelve Principles, I find that the parts I find appealing about this lesson are reflected in the principles: potential for sound relationships, learners as subjects of their own learning, and teamwork.
Studies show that during early adolescent years, our youth need strong, positive role models who have vital faith in order to develop lasting faith lives in youth. The way relationships are formed are through spending quality time with individuals. If used in a mentorship capacity, this lesson has the potential to create a bond between youth and adult.
Learners would be subject to their own learning. This is what I like so much about including a quilt in this lesson. Quilting is all about making decisions (patterns, fabric colors, etc) and working towards a common goal, often fixing mistakes as you go. There are few things more educational than ripping out a seam! With this tied into the overall bible study, this lesson has potential to be a powerful experience.
Lastly, this lesson exudes teamwork! The pairs are more than just learning together, they are creating something together. This is a bond that is often stronger than conversation. They have a physical sign of their relationship and its growth! These quilts could be hung in the church to be shown to the congregation and then donated to a charity organization to include the element of discipleship.
The potential in this lesson is overwhelming. It is well outlined and lends itself to a number of different uses seamlessly. I recommend this lesson.