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Quilt Geometry
  by Steven H. Cullinane

"Making quilt blocks is an excellent way to explore symmetry.
 A quilt block is made of 16 smaller squares.
 Each small square consists of two triangles."

-- the Annenberg/CPB site on
Shape and Space in Geometry


 Annenberg/CPB Examples:

     

The Annenberg/CPB site goes on to explain some very elementary notions of symmetry for the benefit of elementary-school teachers.

Here are some additional examples, following the above definition, of more traditional quilt blocks, with their traditional names:

Actually, a great deal more can be said about quilt geometry.
The following list indicates some resources.

Elementary:

Quilted Math

Shape and Space in Geometry

Quilting Our Way Through Geometry

Geometry in Traditional Quilt Design

The Geometric Appeal of Quilting

Math Quilts

Finding Geometry and Algebra in Quilts

Technology-Enhanced Learning of Geometry

Click and Drag to Make a Quilt

Intermediate:

Women's Early Art

Nine-Block Pattern Generator

72 Programmed Quilt Blocks

Planet Patchwork Quilt Software Reviews

Quilt Software Article at About.com

Advanced:

The Grid and the Quilt

Block Designs in Art and Mathematics

The Diamond 16 Puzzle

Geometry of the 4x4 square

Diamond Theory



Page created August 9, 2004