Dancing Rainbow

A tactile and rhythmic stimulation to discussion about rainbows, colours, materials and textures.

PLEASE REFER TO THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION BEFORE COMMENCING

Size

Approximately 35cm x 45cm (all 3 layers cut 37 x 47cm)

Light coloured fabric on top so the various colours and textures stand out
Velour or fleece on back
Thin wadding if needed
Wide range of ribbon, ric rac, fabric and cord in the six rainbow colours.
The wide yellow strip in Dancing Rainbow 1 is vinyl, and I had to place a piece of greaseproof paper over it whilst sewing so the sewing machine foot would move smoothly over it.
Have fun varying the layouts – the children will enjoy them being “wonky”and will puzzle over the why and how.

ORDER OF ASSEMBLY

The back of Dancing Rainbow 2 makes a feature of joining up 3 smaller pieces of velour.
Use pencil to lightly make guide points on the front fabric as per diagram below. As seen in the examples, they are a guide only, as it adds to the dancing movement to be flexible in placing the lines.
Assemble all layers.
Pin the coloured lines in place and stitch.
Trim and bind the quilt