Jessie's end-of semester Appalachian Project

For our Appalachian studies we had to choose a project to do. This is the project that I chose to do: I made a pot holder, and I did everything by hand.
   I started by measuring out the pieces, and cutting the pieces out. Then, I pieced it together, and sewed the back to it. Then, as you can see in the picture above, I quilted X's on each square. I used blue/green thread on the dark green cloth and dusty yellow for the flowery pieces, which is why it is hard to see.
   It took me about four hours to cut the pieces, piece the pieces together, then sew the back to it. It took me two and a half hours to quilt it.

   Quilting was not an art a long time ago in Appalachia. It was more of work to make them warm. They were almost always made out of old clothes or blankets or anything that was cloth, and could be sewn. But now it is an art to make quilts because they do not make them a lot now a' days.
   All I know is that it was fun making it and it will be very useful to my parents! It was very easy to make and the only time I asked for help was when I was cutting out the pieces and sewing the back to it! I also plan on making a quilt soon. Can't wait to get started!