Create Your Own National Parks Quilt

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Use the template to piece together your national parks quilt or patch together your own design

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Junior Ranger Phoebe loves visiting parks with her family and hopes to see a werewolf in the wild

Quilts are patched together by one person or in quilting circles with each section sharing artistry and meaning. Piece together your own national parks quilt with images that represent your memories, favorite things, and hopes. Use the template below or create your own quilt arrangement.

Alternative Text for the Image

The image is intended as a drawing or coloring project. Text on the image reads "Create a Quilt and Share Your Art. NPS.gov". The image is an outline of a quilt that is four squares across and four squares down with a big square in the center panel. Instructions for the activity are included on the webpage.

Instructions

Patch together your own virtual quilt design or download the “Create a Quilt and Share Your Art Image” image. Choose your method to decorate your quilt with national park-related images:

1. Print the image and color it or paste on photos and scrapbooking images or
2. Use a software program to draw, paint, or insert photos and images

Share your quilt masterpiece on social media using #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque to add it to the virtual Find Your Park quilt exhibit on social media.

Sample Quilts

Ranger Matt enjoys touring homes of US presidents

Ranger Sarah enjoys spotting wildlife in parks and on park websites

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