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. Click a book cover below to learn more about each title!
The Tortilla Quilt
Maria and her best friend Sarah learn to quilt with Maria’s grandmother and give her the very first quilt they make. Instructional Spanish, recipe, and quilt patterns included. All Ages …read more
The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather’s Story
Written by Anthony D. Fredericks and illustrated by Tammy YeeAn enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai’i, on April 1, 1946, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered.… …read more
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages… …read more
Under the Quilt of Night
Written by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by James E. RansomeFrom the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt comes the stunning, richly illustrated sequel about a young enslaved girl who follows a quilt’s message… …read more
Winter Lights
From glowing, dancing holiday lights to the shimmering ones of natural phenomena, this stunning poetry picture book features unbelievably intricate quilts made by the author to illustrate each elegant poem. A variety of winter holidays make an appearance,… …read more