Stitch in Time Project for Primary Schools

The Stitch in Time project links maths, computing with design and technology.  WMG created this project to celebrate Coventry, City of Culture, and are again continuing to offer this project to primary schools within reasonable travelling distance of the University.

Children create patterns using a language very similar to Scratch, called TurtleStitch (freely available at www.turtlestitch.org).  They give instructions to a turtle, moving it around and turning it to create their desired pattern. These patterns can then be stitched onto fabric using a digital embroidery machine.  WMG potentially can stitch students designs at Warwick, or alternatively arrange the of loan of a machine (depending on availability).

If you are interested in finding out more information, please get in touch with wmgoutreach@warwick.ac.uk    WMG are also gathering teachers feedback on this project as part of a wider project evaluation, although participation in this section is completely voluntary.

More information about the Stitch In Time project is here: www.warwick.ac.uk/turtlestitch/stitchintime

There will be an introduction to TurtleStitch on the 4th of October at 4.30pm online. Register here: www.warwick.ac.uk/turtlestitch