You will want to look carefully at these in order to get some ideas for when you begin creating the group patch. Notice the differences brought to traditional Native American quilting by the Hopi people. Carefully read the section of this site dedicated to Star Quilts. These quilts have special significance to Native Americans. Quilts are given as gifts at several different occasions.
Gift giving is an important part of most Native American communities.
Visit Native Quilting Traditions to see examples of Native American quilts. Examine the second paragraph closely. Even after a loved one dies, Native Americans give quilts as gifts at memorial services. This is another example of the importance placed on quilts as gifts to symbolize certain ideas and feelings. Visit the Star Quilt Gallery to see some examples of the star quilts you just read about.