Most quilt craft books found at the public library will have some historic background to supplement the project in addition to explaining how to construct a quilt block. Quilting is currently a very popular craft and resource people should be easy to find. Contact your local county extension office for assistance. It is also possible that parents or grandparents of the students quilt and could be persuaded to offer technical assistance or to share their work. Quilt magazines can be easily found on the newsstand to show students color photographs of full-size quilts in both traditional and contemporary designs.
Many quilt blocks change appearance when set next to each other in a full size quilt.
Try to find photographs of full size quilts to show students. Please discourage students from bringing quilts to class on their own. Size and weight of a quilt would not be easy for students to carry in a pack or sack. Damage or loss of quilts could easily occur. Quilting as a traditional craft has now become an accepted art form.