Design Challenges
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Parameters:
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A quilt made for one person by another depicting their life can create a deep connection
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Quilts often express abstract concepts. This quilt for example is a clear example of diversity, from the fabrics to the garb of the people.
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Quilts can also be political. Obama's election was a big deal for people around the world, and this quilt commemorates it.
The Challenge!Loops:
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The twisted star is a recent design by south western native americans. Make a twisted star quilt cover the screen by using loops to move the pattern around the stage.
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Almira Jackson's Tulip Star quilt is a refreshing take on the beloved star quilt pattern from south western native americans. Make a tulip star quilt cover the screen by using loops to move the pattern around the stage.
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Adding a black circle to the center of a traditional rose pattern was meant to embed abolition into every fabric of life.
The Challenge!Functions:
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Clemence Gardipee wanted to break free of the morning star design, and so created something she saw as embodying the night.
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Using bits of what others might call waste cloth, Rosaline Long Knife created another take on the south western star pattern.
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The twisted star is a recent design by south western native americans. Make a twisted star quilt cover the screen by using loops to move the pattern around the stage.
The Challenge!Variables:
Need a little help? Try out the Variables Tutorial!
Southern African Quilters translated the 3D pine cone into a 2D version with incredible and cool looking results.
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The Morning Star pattern in native american quilts is ubiquitous and meaningful, this is the traditional design.
The Challenge!Conditionals:
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Gees Bend quilts can often be seen as switching back and forth between things. Let's use conditionals to give our script the ability to switch and make decissions.
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The designs from Gees Bend often mirrors kente cloth patterns like this one.
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An iteration of the gees bend design is rotating the strips into a scaling box pattern.
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