Author, designer, and teacher Barbara Herring feels that one method for teaching beginning stitchery is to allow children the freedom to experiment with needle and threads through their own individual creative design. The following lesson, adaptable for grades K-12, is based on the formula for a creative approach to teaching that is set forth in Barbara's book. Procedure A. Motivational Experiences 1. Class will go on a nature walk to note the contrasts in color, texture, and shape contained in the environment. B. Activities 1.
Teacher uses the chalkboard, creating a realistic image by drawing a rectangle and triangle.
One or more shapes may be used. Continue to ask questions and aid in the technical skills. Each student can create an original design with a feeling of security. The proposed stitches and techniques for the class should provide a base for flexible experimenting. The running stitch, cross stitch, couching, chain stitch, and wrapped chain stitch are a few suggestions.