Students and individual artists across the United States have quilted the moon! After learning about the history of textiles and sewing in space exploration from astronaut and artist Karen Nyberg, they have worked to create and submit quilt blocks based on the lunar theme.

Nov 14, 2024 · "The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting moon-themed quilt blocks created by American students in seventh through 12 grade, as well as individual quilters,...

Astronaut and quilter, Dr. Karen Nyberg, the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, and NASA collaborated to create a new quilt block challenge to celebrate the space program’s return to the moon. The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge was launched as a STEM program to 7-12 graders in the United States last month.

Sep 28, 2022 · Learn more about the lunar calendar, legend behind the zodiac animals and colour symbolism in Asian cultures in our FREE Lunar Zodiac PDF quilt assembly instructions here.

LUNAR QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE GUIDELINES For Individual Quilters, Crafters & Artists THEME: NASA's Artemis campaign, which aims to return humans to the Moon, establish a sustainable presence in orbit and on the lunar surface, and pave the way for future missions to …

Mar 10, 2025 · In this roundup, we will explore various free moon quilt patterns that range from simple and elegant designs to intricate and detailed masterpieces. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, you are sure to find a moon quilt pattern that will inspire you to create something magical.

Nov 14, 2024 · “The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilt Block Challenge” is now accepting moon-themed quilt blocks created by American students in seventh through 12 grade, as well as individual quilters, crafters and artists located across the United States. The best squares entered from each of the 50 states will be sewn into an official “Lunar Quilt ...

Nov 14, 2024 · "Submit your quilt block design for a special opportunity to be included in a newly stitched official Lunar Quilt designed by Karen Nyberg. The Lunar Quilt will feature artwork from youth and quilt makers across America and will be on display at the Kennedy Center next spring!

They will be part of the Lunar Quilt which will include blocks from all 50 states and will be exhibited at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in the Spring of 2025.

Jan 15, 2025 · The competition, designed for 7th-12th graders, invited students to create quilt blocks inspired by the moon that would be assembled together into a large quilt to be displayed at the Kennedy Center for the Arts.