Storybook Quilts
Our Storybooks and Quilts To Go program brings reading to life—one quilt at a time! The Denton Quilt Guild has gathered a special collection of over 70 children’s books with quilt-related themes, each paired with a handcrafted quilt made by our talented members. As new books are added, guild volunteers design and sew matching quilts to keep the collection growing.
During the school year, the books and quilts travel to local schools and libraries, where teachers and librarians use them to spark imagination and learning. In the summer, they’re available to museums, libraries, and children’s groups across the community.
This heartwarming project is proudly supported in part by the Greater Denton Arts Council, the Arts Guild of Denton, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Want to check one out or schedule a visit? Contact our Storybooks Coordinator at DQGStorybooks@gmail.com.
For the complete index of all Storybooks in the collection is CLICK HERE. Browse by title and age range. Or click a book cover below to learn even more about each title.
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The Quilt (by Valériane Leblond)
This is a beautifully illustrated story about emigration and homesickness. A little girl lives with her parents on a farm near the coast, around the turn of the twentieth century. Times are hard and the family decides to… …read more
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The Quilt Block History of Pioneer Days
Easy-to-make papercraft quilt projects show how the daily lives and experiences of the pioneers came to be reflected in the quilts they made. Ages 7 and Up …read more
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The Quilt Story
Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Now years later, anohter girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in… …read more
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The Quilting Bee
Back in colonial times, quilting bees were important social functions, combining both work and pleasure. They still exist today and attract thousands of snippers, clippers, and stitchers from all walks of life. Ages 4 and Up …read more
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The Quiltmaker’s Gift
A quiltmaker helps a selfish king learn that giving is the true secret to happiness. The heartwarming, strongly moral tale supports important values, and the detailed illustrations, featuring dozens of lovingly rendered quilt patterns offer hours of delight.… …read more
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The Quiltmaker’s Journey
Escaping from the protective walls of wealth and privilege, a young girl discovers the harsh world outside, where some people don’t have as much as others. When she realizes that she has the power to help them, the… …read more